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.
The homebrewing community has been asking for these features for years. BrewForge delivers them.
Visual calendar view for scheduling brews, fermentation, and packaging
Full decoction mash step support with volume and temperature calculations
Calculate target pressure for natural carbonation during fermentation
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.
Visual calendar view for scheduling brews, fermentation, and packaging
Full decoction mash step support with volume and temperature calculations
Calculate target pressure for natural carbonation during fermentation
Track ingredient costs and see per-brew cost breakdowns automatically
See which recipes you can brew right now based on your current stock levels
Generate shopping lists from planned brews with automatic shortage detection and supplier ordering
Digital BJCP score sheets with public sharing and multiple ratings per brew
Track vessel occupation, beer stock levels, and manage your cellar inventory
Create printable beer menus and digital tap displays for your bar or taproom
See your SO4:Cl ratio with style descriptors directly in the water calculator
Predict final gravity and estimated fermentation completion from live device data
REST API for custom integrations, webhooks, and home automation
Organize recipes into folders with tags, favorites, and advanced search
See exactly what each bottle or liter of your beer costs to produce
Interactive brew day checklist with timers, alarms, and step tracking
Add notes and markers to fermentation charts for dry hops, temperature changes, and more
Show metric and imperial units side by side across the entire app
Get notified when gravity or temperature crosses thresholds you set
Track changes to recipes over time with full version history and rollback
Persistent notepad for brew notes, linked to batches and recipes
Smart ingredient alternatives when you're out of stock or want to experiment
Invite other brewers to collaborate on recipes and share brewing notes
Show gravity change per hour/day to track fermentation activity at a glance
Compare fermentation curves, gravities, and outcomes across batches side by side
Attach photos to recipes and batches for visual brew logs and galleries
Use lactic, phosphoric, and other acids together in water adjustments
Account for continued isomerization during whirlpool and cube hop stands
Share a brewery with multiple users for homebrew clubs or small commercial setups
Design and print custom beer labels for bottles, cans, and kegs
Our roadmap is community-driven. Subscribers get 3 votes per month to prioritize the features that matter most.
View Our Interactive RoadmapSwitching is painless. BrewForge imports your entire Brewfather account in minutes.
An honest look at where each tool excels.
| Feature | BrewForge | Brewfather |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Apps | Planned | |
| Brewday Timer | Planned | |
| Recipe Folders & Organization | ||
| Cost per Liter / Bottle Breakdown |
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BrewForge is not affiliated with Brewfather. Comparison based on publicly available information.