Brewing software

[Smh77]

I'm thinking of getting some brewing software and i was wondering what everyone thinks is the best one out there. Also, does anybody know which ones are Mac compatible?

[HarkJohnny]

BeerAlchemy

www.beeralchemy.com

used it for about two years and very happy with it. The developer, Steve, is very responsive and has worked with me to fix a number of issues I've had.

p.s. welcome! to another mac brewing member!

[Smh77]

Thanks, Ill check that out.

[Bob E.]

Last I knew promash and beersmith offer free trial versions.
Go through the tutorials and play around with them.
I use beersmith.

[HarkJohnny]

ah, but promash is not mac compatible, at least natively. might be able to run it via parallels or crossover, but haven't tested it.

i've heard good things about beersmith too

[Bob E.]

Awe crap, I blew right over the Mac part.
The Promash website says " (compatible with Mac using Virtual PC, and Linux using Wine) "
I'm not sure about Beersmith the website doesn’t say anything and I'm not very Mac savvy.
I actually liked some of the features on Promash better than Beersmith, particularly the separation of recipes and brew sessions. Beersmith had a more familiar user interface, and then I stumbled on a loop hole in the trial version. So, it grew on me. :D
To be honest I hardly use it anymore. I've found a notepad and pencil work best for me.
For a Mac user Beeralchamy looks like a good choice.

[Smh77]

Thanks guys, I wish ProMash was compatible, I've heard lots of good things about it. Maybe I can download the free trial at work on my pc there. My boss will wonder why I'm putting in so many hours, maybe I'll get a raise?!

[Mad Scientist]

Weigh all of them...I found beersmith to be better. Bob E, I like the way termed that a 'loophole'.....

[Cosmic Charlie]

Am I the only one that uses the free on-line Recipator?

http://hbd.org/recipator/