Transfering recipies to forum for review

[bigken462]

I've just downloaded a trial version of BeerSmith and really like it. That said, I was wondering if there is a way to transfer the design data of a recipe to a post here in the forums for review without having to retype everything?

 

[poptarts]

Use the report feature and you can copy and paste. I just use a built in one but there are some custom reports on here designed just for posting

 

[bigken462]

Maybe it's in front of me, but I just don't see it.

 

[bigken462]

I see a report tab under options, but can't figure out what to do with it.

 

[Yooper]

I use the "export" feature and export it as a text file in Word, then copy/paste here.

Or, I just copy in the preview pane below the recipe and paste here.

 

[passedpawn]

TxBrew now allows Beer XML (*.xml) files to be attached to posts. Select your recipe in your Beersmith brew log, then File | Export. Then click attachments under your new post and add this file. Of course, this forces everyone to download and open it in their software, so it's probably best to do as Yooper says. I, however, really like just downloading the xml.

View attachment Uncommon Alice.xml

 

[bigken462]

Lol, took me a while to figure out what TxBrew was. Let's see if this works. I tried to export to text, so none BrewSmith folks could see it, but can't figure that out. In the mean time, I'll see if this attachment works.

I see how that works, but can also see where the attachment file would not be practical for none program users. Just need to learn how to copy into word. Grrr

View attachment Forum Practice.bsmx

 

[Yooper]

Lol, took me a while to figure out what TxBrew was. Let's see if this works. I tried to export to text, so none BrewSmith folks could see it, but can't figure that out. In the mean time, I'll see if this attachment works.

I see how that works, but can also see where the attachment file would not be practical for none program users. Just need to learn how to copy into word. Grrr

That works for me, but it does open Beersmith so I don't think people who use other software can view it.

When you export to a text file, you can grab it in Word and then copy/paste here.

The easiest way is to just copy/paste directly from Beersmith, in my opinion.

Like this (your recipe back at ya!):

5 lbs Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.5 SRM) Extract 1 71.4 %
1 lbs 4.0 oz Rice Extract Syrup (7.0 SRM) Extract 2 17.9 %
12.0 oz Corn Sugar (Dextrose) (0.0 SRM) Sugar 3 10.7 %
1.00 oz Willamette [5.50 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 4 19.6 IBUs
1.00 oz Willamette [5.50 %] - Boil 7.0 min Hop 5 5.3 IBUs

Estimated Post Boil Vol: 6.25 gal and Est Post Boil Gravity: 1.042 SG
Cool and Prepare Fermentation

Cool wort to fermentation temperature
Transfer wort to fermenter
Add water to achieve final volume of 5.00 gal
Fermentation Ingredients Amt Name Type # %/IBU
1.0 pkg Nottingham (Danstar #-) [23.66 ml] Yeast 6 -

Measure Actual Original Gravity _______ (Target: 1.042 SG)
Measure Actual Batch Volume _______ (Target: 5.00 gal)
Fermentation
11/28/13 - Primary Fermentation (4.00 days at 67.0 F ending at 67.0 F)
12/02/13 - Secondary Fermentation (10.00 days at 67.0 F ending at 67.0 F)

Dry Hop and Prepare for Bottling/Kegging
Measure Final Gravity: _________ (Estimate: 1.008 SG)
Date Bottled/Kegged: 12/12/13 - Carbonation: Bottle with 4.55 oz Corn Sugar
Age beer for 30.00 days at 65.0 F
01/11/14 - Drink and enjoy!


______________________________________________________
I cut some of it out, but you can see how you add it set up.

 

[bigken462]

Just seeing what the .xml attachment does.

View attachment test.xml

 

[bigken462]

That would be the best. But honestly, I can't for the life of me figure out how to export to a text file. When I try to export, there are only three file options. All related to Beersmith

 

[bigken462]

I see that page, but it's not letting me copy and paste. Could it be because I have the trial version you think?

 

[Yooper]

I see that page, but it's not letting me copy and paste. Could it be because I have the trial version you think?

Copy/paste is just something I do all the time, in my browser and in all my programs. I can't imagine that it doesn't work in the trial version, but I suppose it's possible.

 

[Yooper]

As an example, this is the "recipe" view in the preview pane below the recipe.

I just highlighted, did a right mouse click to copy and then did a right mouse click to paste it here.


Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 10.50 gal
Boil Size: 12.00 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 10.50 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 10.25 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Single Stage
Date: 11/30/13
Brewer: Yooper
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Stainless Kegs (10 Gal/37.8 L) - HERMS
Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 71.7 %
Taste Rating: 35.0

Taste Notes:

Ingredients Amt Name Type # %/IBU
17 lbs Pale Malt, Maris Otter (3.0 SRM) Grain 1 90.7 %
1 lbs Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L (40.0 SRM) Grain 2 5.3 %
12.0 oz Caramel/Crystal Malt - 80L (80.0 SRM) Grain 3 4.0 %
0.75 oz Magnum Leaf [16.40 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 4 21.1 IBUs
2.00 oz Cascade [8.60 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 5 16.1 IBUs
2.00 oz Cascade [5.40 %] - Boil 5.0 min Hop 6 4.1 IBUs
2.00 oz Cascade [8.00 %] - Boil 0.0 min Hop 7 0.0 IBUs
2.00 oz Cascade (homegrown) [5.00 %] - Dry Hop 7.0 Days Hop 8 0.0 IBUs

Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.047 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.012 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 4.6 %
Bitterness: 41.4 IBUs
Est Color: 9.1 SRM Measured Original Gravity: 1.045 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.6 %
Calories: 148.2 kcal/12oz
Mash Profile
Mash Name: Temperature Mash, 1 Step, Medium Body
Sparge Water: 7.22 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Total Grain Weight: 18 lbs 12.0 oz
Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Mash PH: 5.45
Mash Steps Name Description Step Temperature Step Time
Saccharification Add 28.65 qt of water at 164.5 F 152.0 F 60 min
Mash Out Heat to 168.0 F over 10 min 168.0 F 10 min

Sparge: Fly sparge with 7.22 gal water at 168.0 F

________________________________________________________

Normally, I do that and just take out extraneous information. There probably ARE easier ways, but this has always worked for me.

 

[bigken462]

It does nothing when I right click. Tried Control C & V. It pretty much limits me to printing.

 

[bigken462]

Yep, just went back to the preview tab. It won't let me highlight, copy or anything. Just a print preview page. Could be because I'm a trial user. Hummm

 

[bigken462]

It just threw a update at me. 2.2 now.

Now i'm able to copy and paste from the brew steps tab, but not the print preview.



Ken's practice brew Cream Ale

Cream Ale (6 A)



Type: Extract
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
Boil Size: 8.38 gal
Boil Time: 90 min
End of Boil Vol: 6.25 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 4.55 gal
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage


Date: 11/28/13
Brewer:
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Pot (13 Gal/50 L) - BIAB
Efficiency: 70.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 0.0 %
Taste Rating: 30.0


Taste Notes:


Prepare for Brewing

◯ Clean and Prepare Brewing Equipment
◯ Total Water Needed: 9.58 gal


Mash or Steep Grains
◯ If steeping, remove grains, and prepare to boil wort

◯ Add water to achieve boil volume of 8.38 gal
◯ Estimated pre-boil gravity is 1.036 SG

Boil Ingredients


Amt

Name

Type

#

%/IBU

5 lbs Pilsner Liquid Extract (3.5 SRM) Extract 1 71.4 %
1 lbs 4.0 oz Rice Extract Syrup (7.0 SRM) Extract 2 17.9 %
12.0 oz Corn Sugar (Dextrose) (0.0 SRM) Sugar 3 10.7 %
1.00 oz Willamette [5.50 %] - Boil 60.0 min Hop 4 19.6 IBUs
1.00 oz Willamette [5.50 %] - Boil 7.0 min Hop 5 5.3 IBUs
◯ Estimated Post Boil Vol: 6.25 gal and Est Post Boil Gravity: 1.042 SG

Cool and Transfer Wort
◯ Cool wort to fermentation temperature
◯ Transfer wort to fermenter
◯ Add water if needed to achieve final volume of 5.00 gal

Pitch Yeast and Measure Gravity and Volume

Fermentation Ingredients


Amt

Name

Type

#

%/IBU

1.0 pkg Nottingham (Danstar #-) [23.66 ml] Yeast 6 -
◯ Measure Actual Original Gravity _______ (Target: 1.042 SG)
◯ Measure Actual Batch Volume _______ (Target: 5.00 gal)
◯ Add water if needed to achieve final volume of 5.00 gal

Fermentation
◯ 11/28/13 - Primary Fermentation (4.00 days at 67.0 F ending at 67.0 F)
◯ 12/02/13 - Secondary Fermentation (10.00 days at 67.0 F ending at 67.0 F)


Dry Hop and Bottle/Keg
◯ Measure Final Gravity: _________ (Estimate: 1.008 SG)
◯ Date Bottled/Kegged: 12/12/13 - Carbonation: Bottle with 4.55 oz Corn Sugar
◯ Age beer for 30.00 days at 65.0 F
◯ 01/11/14 - Drink and enjoy!