Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer
Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer is made and published by Benjamin Holder. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Benjamin Holder. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Benjamin Holder and are shown as published on the App Store.
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- Rating on App Store
- 5.00
- 8 ratings
- Last updated
- October 24, 2026
- Size
- 21.2 MB
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By Benjamin Holder, from the App StoreDescription by Benjamin Holder Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
BREW DAY FEATURES
• Cascading equipment-aware timers for steep, mash, boil, and fermentation
• Real-time mash pH calculator with water chemistry adjustments
• Integrated brew log with one-tap step completion
• Souring, fermentation, and aging phase tracking with editable start time...see exactly how many days into each phase you are
• Auto-filled rack, keg, and bottle dates when you check off the matching step
• Per-brew-day Live Activities & Dynamic Island timer...run multiple batches at once without losing your place
• Apple Watch Companion (watchOS + iPhone 15+)
RECIPE DESIGN
• Complete all-grain, extract, partial mash, kettle sour, and mixed fermentation recipes
• 109 BJCP style profiles with gravity ranges and characteristics
• Group recipes by broad style...every IPA, Stout, Lager, or Sour in your library in one glance
• Live ingredient library...tweak a grain's PPG, a yeast's notes, or a water profile, and every recipe that uses it picks up the change
• Searchable ingredient libraries...find the grain, hop, yeast, or adjunct you need in seconds
• BeerXML import/export (compatible with Brewfather, BeerSmith, Brewer's Friend)
• Unlimited recipes in free tier
RECIPE SHARING
• QR codes - share a complete recipe by scan or photo; no account, no login, no link to click
• Universal Links - recipients without the app see a styled web preview at share.brewpilotapp.com
• Custom ingredients travel with the recipe - your custom grains, hops, and yeast auto-populate the recipient's library on scan
• Universal stats - every shared card uses a standard efficiency so the numbers represent the recipe, not your specific brewery
• Long-press the QR on a saved image to open it directly, no second device needed
WHY BREW PILOT WINS
• Offline-first: No internet required, no data harvesting
• No account needed: Your recipes stay on your phone
• Free forever: Full recipe design + brew logs, zero paywalls
• One-time Pro ($24.99): Advanced water chemistry, BJCP profiles, multiple equipment setups, iCloud sync
• watchOS + Dynamic Island: Brew day timer on your wrist - no phone needed
• Cascading timers: All timers sync, reset, and pause together
MADE FOR HOMEBREWERS WHO VALUE SIMPLICITY
Built by someone who got tired of paying subscriptions for software that didn't work when you needed it most. No email harvesting. No monthly charges. Just a tool that disappears into your brew day and gets out of the way.
FREE FOREVER. PREMIUM ONCE.
• Brew Pilot is free with unlimited recipes, QR recipe sharing, BeerXML / JSON import and export, 1 active brew day, full brew day tracking, and 7 ready-to-brew house recipes.
• Brew Pilot Premium unlocks pro calculators, BJCP style compliance, stepped mash, multiple equipment setups, water chemistry, cost tracking, iCloud sync, PDF brew sheets, Apple Watch companion, SG tracking, Tilt Hydrometer compatibility and cross-batch insights with a single one-time purchase.
• No subscription. No recurring fees. Ever.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 21.2 MB
- Content rating
- High
Technologies used by Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 1.7.6
- Launched
- April 2026
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About Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer
Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer is a food & drink app developed by Benjamin Holder.
User Ratings
Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 8 ratings.
App Information
Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 21.25 MB. The latest version available is 1.7.6. The last update was on October 24, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since April 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer
Is Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer free?
Yes. Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer is free on the App Store.
Is Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer still available?
Yes. Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 24, 2026.
How large is Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer?
Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer is 21.25 MB.
Is Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer suitable for children?
App Store gives Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer a high maturity rating. It is meant for adults.
How do people rate Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer?
Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer scores 5.00 out of 5 stars, from 8 ratings on the App Store.
Who made Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer?
Brew Pilot: Brew Better Beer was developed by Benjamin Holder. It is listed in the food & drink category on the App Store.