Do You Update Recipes?

[Mike at Bay]

This may sound like a stupid question but I am ok with that. Do you all update your recipes with actual result once the beer is packaged? I have never done that in part because my results are not always on target and I don't want to lead others astray!

 

[Donoroto]

This may sound like a stupid question but I am ok with that. Do you all update your recipes with actual result once the beer is packaged? I have never done that in part because my results are not always on target and I don't want to lead others astray!

I save the original as a snapshot, then update the efficiency to better match the result, particularly for new recipes. The old ones are fairly well dialed-in.

 

[Zambi]

Sometimes....

 

[Sandy Feet]

Yes, because I usually want to try some version if it again at some point. I use another software program though. The recipe is yours. Don't worry about what others do or don't do with it.
If someone wants to make a certain beer, it is their responsibility to research the style and see if your recipe fits their version of it. I often see things in the recipes on here that do not appeal to me. I do compare them to other recipes I see online though.
That is your way of keeping notes, so I would update them, at least with a v1 or a v2 etc.

 

[Minbari]

I don't use the sw on this site so it operates differently. each batch allows you alter the recipe or change it based on what you really did. I always leave tasting notes.

If the recipe is really good, i will leave a note that I need to brew it again. You can also push the changes on to the original recipe, over writing it

 

[Limey]

Yes, but I do print out and keep a paper record of each brew - with the stats. I rarely make exactly the same brew twice!

 

[Bigbre04]

I do! but if it is a drastic change i will create a V2 V3 etc. and mark the original. I also write out the important stuff on my brewsheets and keep those for my notes.

 

[Dave Y]

It depends.

I've ended up with better attenuation than expected, so I would sometimes update that value.
For mash/brewhouse I will sometimes, depending on how close I am.

Regardless, I try to keep process, ingredient & significant data in the notes section. I'm not as thorough as @Bigbre04 with my notes, but I've been successful at recipe repeatability of late.

A snapshot is a good way to handle this, that way I can fall back to the original if I make any recipe changes or substitutions.

 

[Bigbre04]

It depends.

I've ended up with better attenuation than expected, so I would sometimes update that value.
For mash/brewhouse I will sometimes, depending on how close I am.

Regardless, I try to keep process, ingredient & significant data in the notes section. I'm not as thorough as @Bigbre04 with my notes, but I've been successful at recipe repeatability of late.

A snapshot is a good way to handle this, that way I can fall back to the original if I make any recipe changes or substitutions.

to be fair im a little different. some might call it special, i prefer to call it professional.

 

[JVi]

I do update my recipes to match exactly what i have done, if i have somehow done differently for some reason.
Also i have started to keep my own brewsheet where i try to collect as much data as possible.

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

I have a what I call a master recipe on paper, I have it in a plastic sleved binder, all brew day sheets made from that recipe are tucked in the same sleeve, if any of the changed brewdays get repeated I'll print a new sheet and rename it 2 or 3 and so on

 

[Craigerrr]

I print a copy before every brew day, and sa e it in a binder with my notes and measurements. If I feel the need to make any adjustments I make them then print a copy again before the next brew.

 

[Mont Y. Märzen]

I make snapshots. If I ever change anything for a particular brew (such as slightly different malt, water chem, etc.) then that gets a new snapshot, with logs and notes for everything. If I make a significant permanent change based on results, then I update the original main recipe. (with notes as to why!) I also print them out and keep a binder for offline reference.

 

[Zambi]

I use software for the calculations etc, but thhe recipes are written out and put in a binder. Sometimes with remarks added later on about taste etc.
Yes, you read that right. Pen and paper
Remember that stuff?

 

[Mont Y. Märzen]

I use software for the calculations etc, but thhe recipes are written out and put in a binder. Sometimes with remarks added later on about taste etc.
Yes, you read that right. Pen and paper
Remember that stuff?

I originally made my own recipe sheets with places to record various readings. Calculations were done in a spreadsheet and I used my readings there for log entries where I kept running averages for various system specs. (boil-off, grain absorption, efficiency, etc.) I switched to Brewers Friend for all of it, but I still have them if the net goes down. Nothing will get in the way of brewing if I need/want to brew!

 

[Mont Y. Märzen]

I originally made my own recipe sheets with places to record various readings. Calculations were done in a spreadsheet and I used my readings there for log entries where I kept running averages for various system specs. (boil-off, grain absorption, efficiency, etc.) I switched to Brewers Friend for all of it, but I still have them if the net goes down. Nothing will get in the way of brewing if I need/want to brew!

Which reminds me it would be nice if the brew log data could be used for those running averages to tweak equipment profiles and for new recipes. (without having to keep track separately.)

 

[WesBrew]

I make taste notes for all of the recipes. If I want minor adjustments, I'll make notes with the original recipe and the changes and then alter the recipe. If it's bigger changes, I'll create a v2, v3...etc.

 

[Bigbre04]

Posted about my brewsheets if anyone wants to use them feel free! I need to update them again now that i have changed my process a bit but i will wait until i need to print more sheets before i update them.

https://www.brewersfriend.com/forum/threads/updated-my-brew-cellar-sheets.18519/

 

[Ozarks Mountain Brewery]

This is mine, pretty basic and this is how I name My recipes, Name_Date

 

[BarbarianBrewer]

I created my own as well. The only real difference with the excellent examples above is that I hit the print recipe button, then take a screen shot of that and past it on the first page of my brew day sheet. That saves time and avoids transcription errors. Page two where I write down measurements. Page three lists brew steps and notes, with highlights and exclamations points for things not to forget....again.