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juicy

by bubby

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 51

11 minutes ago

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Blond

Belgian Blond Ale by Endre

OG: 1.067 FG: 1.012 ABV: 7.2% IBU: 22

21 minutes ago

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Rye Pale Ale Oatless

Blonde Ale

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.011 ABV: 5.7% IBU: 36

26 minutes ago

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IPA 2026

American IPA by AngelicaAdorno

OG: 1.062 FG: 1.011 ABV: 6.6% IBU: 65

about 1 hour ago

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House Out Stout

Imperial Stout

OG: 1.118 FG: 1.027 ABV: 12.0% IBU: 0

2 hours ago

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Bali Hai

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.009 ABV: 5.1% IBU: 11

2 hours ago

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Partigyle Quad/Table

Belgian Dark Strong Ale by maultenederale

OG: 1.066 FG: 1.014 ABV: 6.7% IBU: 0

2 hours ago

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NA Hoppy Ale

American Pale Ale by Dan G

OG: 1.006 FG: 1.001 ABV: 0.6% IBU: 51

2 hours ago

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Dry Irish Stout

Irish Stout by Jamper Brewer

OG: 1.041 FG: 1.010 ABV: 4.1% IBU: 27

2 hours ago

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scottish

Scottish Export

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 0

2 hours ago

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  • Scale recipe batch sizes up or down.
  • Tracks water volume and mash process.
  • Select your preferred equations (eg Tinseth, Rager).
  • Keeps track of your inventory.
  • Calculates actual ABV and apparent attenuation based on measured OG and FG.
  • Four types of efficiency: conversion, pre-boil, ending kettle, and brew house!
  • Hydrometer correction and calibration.
  • Supports Plato or Specific Gravity extract scale.
  • Target 'to the fermentor' or 'to the kettle' batch sizes.
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