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The Brewfather Alternative
Built by Brewers, for Brewers

We studied hundreds of feature requests from the homebrewing community — many open for 5 to 8 years. BrewForge is built around what brewers actually need.

Why Brewers Are Looking for an Alternative

The homebrewing community has been asking for these features for years. BrewForge delivers them.

Comprehensive Calendar

Visual calendar view for scheduling brews, fermentation, and packaging

Decoction Mash Steps

Full decoction mash step support with volume and temperature calculations

Spunding Calculator

Calculate target pressure for natural carbonation during fermentation

Built by Community Demand

We studied hundreds of feature requests from the homebrewing community — many open for 5 to 8 years. BrewForge is built around what brewers actually need.

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Available Now in BrewForge

Comprehensive Calendar

Visual calendar view for scheduling brews, fermentation, and packaging

Medium Demand~15+ requests since 2018

Decoction Mash Steps

Full decoction mash step support with volume and temperature calculations

Medium Demand~10+ requests since 2019

Spunding Calculator

Calculate target pressure for natural carbonation during fermentation

Medium Demand~30+ requests since 2018

Inventory Management

Track ingredient costs and see per-brew cost breakdowns automatically

High Demand~15+ requests since 2019

Multi-Brew Stock Projection

PRO

See which recipes you can brew right now based on your current stock levels

Very High Demand~70+ requests since 2019

Shortage Detection & Order Management

PRO

Generate shopping lists from planned brews with automatic shortage detection and supplier ordering

Very High Demand~70+ requests since 2018

BJCP Digital Score Sheet

PRO

Digital BJCP score sheets with public sharing and multiple ratings per brew

Medium Demand~15+ requests since 2020

Beer Stock Management

PRO

Track vessel occupation, beer stock levels, and manage your cellar inventory

High Demand~25+ requests since 2019

Taplist / Digital Menu

PRO

Create printable beer menus and digital tap displays for your bar or taproom

High Demand~25+ requests since 2018

Sulfate:Chloride Ratio Display

See your SO4:Cl ratio with style descriptors directly in the water calculator

Medium Demand~10+ requests since 2019

FG Prediction & Completion Estimate

Predict final gravity and estimated fermentation completion from live device data

High Demand~6+ requests since 2018

API Access

PRO

REST API for custom integrations, webhooks, and home automation

Medium Demand~30+ requests since 2019

Recipe Folders & Organization

Organize recipes into folders with tags, favorites, and advanced search

Medium Demand~60+ requests since 2019

Cost per Liter / Bottle Breakdown

See exactly what each bottle or liter of your beer costs to produce

Medium Demand~8+ requests since 2019

On Our Roadmap

Brewday Timer

Interactive brew day checklist with timers, alarms, and step tracking

Medium Demand~25+ requests since 2019

Fermentation Graph Annotations

Add notes and markers to fermentation charts for dry hops, temperature changes, and more

High Demand~60+ requests since 2018

Dual Unit Display

Show metric and imperial units side by side across the entire app

Medium Demand~30+ requests since 2018

Fermentation Alerts

Get notified when gravity or temperature crosses thresholds you set

High Demand~6+ requests since 2018

Recipe Versioning & History

Track changes to recipes over time with full version history and rollback

High Demand~5+ requests since 2018

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Brew Notebook & Notes

Persistent notepad for brew notes, linked to batches and recipes

Medium Demand~15+ requests since 2019

Hop & Yeast Substitution Suggestions

Smart ingredient alternatives when you're out of stock or want to experiment

Medium Demand~60+ requests since 2018

Recipe Collaboration & Co-Authoring

Invite other brewers to collaborate on recipes and share brewing notes

Medium Demand~20+ requests since 2020

Fermentation Rate Display

Show gravity change per hour/day to track fermentation activity at a glance

Medium Demand~5+ requests since 2018

Batch Comparison Charts

Compare fermentation curves, gravities, and outcomes across batches side by side

Medium Demand~3+ requests since 2019

Recipe Images & Photos

Attach photos to recipes and batches for visual brew logs and galleries

Medium Demand~7+ requests since 2018

Multiple Acid Support

Use lactic, phosphoric, and other acids together in water adjustments

Medium Demand~5+ requests since 2019

No-Chill / Cubing IBU Calculation

Account for continued isomerization during whirlpool and cube hop stands

Medium Demand~3+ requests since 2018

Multi-User Brewery & Team Access

Share a brewery with multiple users for homebrew clubs or small commercial setups

Medium Demand~4+ requests since 2019

Label Designer & Printing

Design and print custom beer labels for bottles, cans, and kegs

Medium Demand~3+ requests since 2018

Help Shape What We Build Next

Our roadmap is community-driven. Subscribers get 3 votes per month to prioritize the features that matter most.

View Our Interactive Roadmap

Easy Migration from Brewfather

Switching is painless. BrewForge imports your entire Brewfather account in minutes.

  • All recipes with full ingredient detail
  • Batch history and fermentation data
  • Equipment, mash, fermentation, and water profiles
  • Inventory with automatic ingredient matching
  • Keeps your original Brewfather data untouched

How BrewForge Compares

An honest look at where each tool excels.

FeatureBrewForgeBrewfather
Comprehensive Calendar
Decoction Mash Steps
Spunding Calculator
Inventory Management
Multi-Brew Stock Projection
Shortage Detection & Order Management
BJCP Digital Score Sheet
Beer Stock Management
Taplist / Digital Menu
Sulfate:Chloride Ratio Display
FG Prediction & Completion Estimate
API Access
Native iOS & Android AppsPlanned
Brewday TimerPlanned
Recipe Folders & Organization
Cost per Liter / Bottle Breakdown

See full feature comparison →

Simple, Fair Pricing

BrewForge Basic

$19.99

/year

33% less than Brewfather

Brewfather

$29.99

/year

 

BrewForge Pro

$29.99

/year

Full feature set

Ready to Switch?

Import your Brewfather data and start brewing with the features you've been waiting for.

BrewForge is not affiliated with Brewfather. Comparison based on publicly available information.