iBrewMaster (iPhone) - Great

[seatbelt123]

Not a fan at all of this app - there is no infusion strike calculator which is a main function.

For instance - I have 4 lbs of grain at 68 degrees and 1.5 gallons of water. I want to mash a 152 - how hot should the initial water be! ???

RTFI much?

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[Beezy]

RTFI much?

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I have to admit I was guilty of not liking this program out of ignorance. It is quite deep and getting deeper with each update. I don't even mess with any pc software anymore. Everything is in the pocket.

 

[sea1961]

I use all three of the apps! iPhone, iPad and Mac.... I love this program for many reason!!! Using it right now to brew my Smoked Porter on the good ole Brew- Magic! Cheers!

 

[Sherpa FE]

The new update is out with inventory function!
Love this app!

 

[seatbelt123]

The new update is out with inventory function!
Love this app!

Yep, the inventory feature is cool!

There is a bug that will cause it to crash. I emailed support and they said a new version would be submitted to apple next week.

The bug is when you add new ingredients - so don't do that until the new version. I had to add Calypso hops and now my recipe with that hop doesn't work. Anyway just a small annoyance. Otherwise a great tool for brewers.

I really like the batch tool (for scheduling with push notification) and the hop/additive timer.

 

[Special Hops]

Ibrewmaster keeps getting better. Inventory module is out now. And they say they have efficiency calculator and yeast pitch rate calculators planned.

I hardly use ProMash anymore. And Brewpal is just buggy. Though it has some good calculators.

 

[jonolivier]

The developer, Joe, seems pretty open to suggestions and ideas from users. And his response to support issues has been great.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Yikes! The price has gone up a bit since the OP posted. Up to ten bucks now.

 

[Special Hops]

Yikes! The price has gone up a bit since the OP posted. Up to ten bucks now.

I bought it for 8 bucks last summer. Considering all the updated features not a bad deal. I would still pay 10 bucks today for it. Still a hell of a deal.

 

[Frogger42]

Love this app, it is GREAT. One thing i have noticed is that I have continually come up with batches smaller than targeting. Is there any way to adjust boil-off settings?

 

[HollisBT]

I use all three of the apps! iPhone, iPad and Mac.... I love this program for many reason!!! Using it right now to brew my Smoked Porter on the good ole Brew- Magic! Cheers!

Do the apps sync with each other? For instance, if I make a recipe on my iPad, will it transfer over to my iPhone?

 

[sea1961]

I been told they will in the future but not at the moment! I just export the batch or the receipt and email them to my self, Then I just import them to which ever device I would like it on. So far it works great for me!

 

[RubiconMatt]

I just got it today and keeping track of my Imperial IPa I have in the secondary at the moment. I think it will be helpfull the next time I brew.

 

[HollisBT]

Love this app, it is GREAT. One thing i have noticed is that I have continually come up with batches smaller than targeting. Is there any way to adjust boil-off settings?

Under the settings/set up tab, there is a setting for mash profile. You can adjust all of your water losses including boil off (as an hourly rate) in there.

 

[Hoppylikerabbits]

This program is AWESOME! I love it! It helps alot being able to mess with it during down time (deployed). Im still figuring it out but its definatly worth the money. I esp like being able to design a recipie and comparing it to that styles BJCP guidelines. Now if they could add all the calculators that brewalchemy has this thing would be worth its weight in gold!

 

[Bernie Brewer]

I bought it for 8 bucks last summer. Considering all the updated features not a bad deal. I would still pay 10 bucks today for it. Still a hell of a deal.

Yeah, I know. But I am a cheap bastid. And yet I do love my toys. I'll prolly get it, but not till after some wrangling with my conscience.

 

[Hoppylikerabbits]

Yeah, I know. But I am a cheap bastid. And yet I do love my toys. I'll prolly get it, but not till after some wrangling with my conscience.

Dont think.. just buy.. isint that how retail therapy goes?

 

[Frogger42]

Under the settings/set up tab, there is a setting for mash profile. You can adjust all of your water losses including boil off (as an hourly rate) in there.

Awesome! Thank you so much! The default is 0.1 gal/ hour, seriously? I set mine to 1 gal/hr which is more like what I have been experiencing. What do you guys assume? 0.1 seems pretty unrealistic from my experience...

 

[TwoGunz]

Awesome! Thank you so much! The default is 0.1 gal/ hour, seriously? I set mine to 1 gal/hr which is more like what I have been experiencing. What do you guys assume? 0.1 seems pretty unrealistic from my experience...

1 gal per hour is what my system generally boils off

 

[Taypo]

Is it just me, or is there no way to add yeasts that arent there? For instance, I'm just not seeing West Yorkshire 1469 in there anywhere...

 

[Frogger42]

1 gal per hour is what my system generally boils off

So along those lines are there any other default settings that you guys have found to be pretty off mark that are in desperate need of adjustment?

 

[TwoGunz]

Is it just me, or is there no way to add yeasts that arent there? For instance, I'm just not seeing West Yorkshire 1469 in there anywhere...

More -> Setup -> Yeast -> Edit -> Add

You're covered

 

[TwoGunz]

So along those lines are there any other default settings that you guys have found to be pretty off mark that are in desperate need of adjustment?

Not necessarily off the mark, but I created my own mash equipment setup that better predicts the temp drop after strike. I also do a batch sparge and the temp listed is actually the final temp and not the sparge strike temp.

 

[seatbelt123]

Is it just me, or is there no way to add yeasts that arent there? For instance, I'm just not seeing West Yorkshire 1469 in there anywhere...

Don't add any new ingredients until the next release later this month. It will crash if you try to add the new ingredient.

Maybe just take an existing similar yeast and adjust the attenuation etc for the specific recipe.

 

[Taypo]

Thanks for the help, folks

 

[dukes7779]

Where do I figure out the mash steps and what they mean?? I have been using brew pal and doing single infusion mashes and a batch sparge. I bought iBrewmaster today and am confused by their mash step setup. Freeform, Auto., and how the rest steps would be used if doing a step mash....... 😒

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Stuck a crowbar in my wallet and got the app. Toys toys toys!

 

[sivdrinks]

I was gonna get Beersmith but was a bit overwhelmed by it, lots of stuff. My setup will be BIAB with a keggle, will this be a good fit?

 

[TwoGunz]

I was gonna get Beersmith but was a bit overwhelmed by it, lots of stuff. My setup will be BIAB with a keggle, will this be a good fit?

Sure will

 

[coolharry]

These comments have me sold on this one.
To the app store!