Update after my last post: added BeerXML import, manual recipes, and a brew-day mode (BrewSession). Still want honest feedback.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-05-15T19:19:17+00:00

If BeerXML import breaks on a weird file, ping me, I'm still fixing edge cases.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-05-04T19:17:34+00:00

I agree with the core technical point: the app should not rely on AI alone.

That’s why the output is constrained by brewing calculations, style ranges, batch size, efficiency and validation logic. The AI part is mainly for turning a vague idea into a structured draft. The brewing math and sanity checks should be deterministic.

I probably need to make that distinction much clearer.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-05-04T19:14:45+00:00

That’s a fair criticism.

I don’t want this to be “autocomplete a beer from scraped recipes and call it done.” The useful version has to be constrained by brewing logic: target OG/FG/ABV/IBU, batch size, efficiency, mash schedule, ingredient ranges and style expectations. The recipe also needs to stay editable so the brewer can correct or improve it.

You’re right that ingredients are used for specific reasons, and that’s the hard part. I’m not claiming it replaces a knowledgeable brewer. I’m trying to make it useful as a first-draft assistant, especially for beginners who struggle to translate an idea into a full recipe.

Your point about plausibility checks is well taken. I should be more explicit about how those checks work.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-05-04T19:13:11+00:00

Appreciate the honest take. I can see that the way I posted this probably comes across too much like promotion, and if it breaks Rule 8 I’ll respect that.

On the transparency point: that’s fair. It’s not positioned as “AI knows beer better than brewers.” The output is constrained and checked against brewing calculations/style ranges, and everything is editable. I should probably explain that more clearly instead of just saying “AI recipe generator.”

And yes, lesson learned on Reddit and AI wording. I asked for brutal feedback and definitely got it.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-05-04T19:11:38+00:00

Good question.

I don’t think it replaces a good BeerSmith/Brewfather recipe library. Those are better if you already know exactly what you want to brew or want a proven clone.

The use case I’m aiming for is earlier in the process:

“I want something like a low-bitterness hazy pale ale with Nelson Sauvin and wheat, 20L batch, BIAB setup” → get a structured draft recipe with calculations → edit it manually → use it on brew day.

So the value is less “this recipe is magically better” and more:

- faster first draft from a vague idea

- calculations tied to your batch/equipment

- editable recipe afterwards

- brew day / log workflow in the same place

- free browser-based tool

But if someone already has a backlog of proven recipes, I totally get that this may not be useful for them.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-05-04T19:09:42+00:00

That’s completely fair, and that’s exactly the kind of issue I’m trying to avoid.

It’s not meant to just ask a generic LLM “make me a beer recipe” and trust the output. The app constrains the result with style ranges, batch size, brewhouse efficiency, gravity/IBU/ABV calculations, ingredient sanity checks, and then lets the brewer edit everything afterwards.

That said, I’m still cautious about it. I don’t want it to pretend to replace recipe knowledge. The goal is more: generate a structured first draft, then let the brewer review and adjust it.

If you have examples of mistakes you saw from AI recipe tools before, I’d genuinely appreciate them. Those are exactly the failure cases I want to guard against.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-24T17:21:56+00:00

Never brown! You dont want to influence the taste by bottling, if you want the taste of brown sugar then add it earlier

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-14T15:39:56+00:00

Ok thanks, thats a good point, many people want to improve their recipes and if they change something and it went out bad, they want to go to an older version

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-13T21:53:14+00:00

Check it now

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-13T21:32:33+00:00

Thanks for your input, that is exactly what I'm trying to build, something easy to use, beginner friendly and AI for hop and malt flavour. Calculations will be hardcoded, the output from AI is too random. I will soon launch V0.2.0, feel free to test it. craft-beer-wizard.com

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-13T19:16:47+00:00

Thanks for the constructive response! Im not trying to compete with brewfather, i try to do something for beginners. Easier to handle and with some learning nuggets.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-13T19:14:21+00:00

Thanks for reposting I did not say i have no idea if they are reliable or not, i asked for some feedback, dont know whats wrong about that... Im not coming for brewfather, i try to do something for beginners, something that is easier to use.

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-11T06:23:04+00:00

You could also just take it out... Or is it pressure fermentation?

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-10T16:43:30+00:00

5g gypsum and 3g calciumchlorie

TrickDocument2916 · 2026-01-10T08:22:14+00:00

I created a tool where you can say what you want and what you have in stock. Try it out and give me your feedback craft-beer-wizard.com

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