Introduction
Brewfather is our top choice for homebrewing applications. While it offers a free version (with an option to upgrade for additional features), we find the free version more than sufficient for our needs. It's particularly useful for inputting recipes, and it comes with a built-in BrewZilla equipment profile that has proven to be very accurate based on our brewing experiences.
Why Brewfather?
After entering a recipe, Brewfather provides detailed information on the amount of mash and sparge water needed. It can even make water adjustments if you input a water profile based on the mineral content of your brewing water and the target profile of the beer style you're aiming to create.
You can customize the profile if necessary to match your specific numbers and efficiency ratings, but we've found that the default configuration works exceptionally well.
Steps to Change Equipment Profile in Brewfather
To set/change the equipment profile, follow the steps below;
- Open the Brewfather app/website
- Load/open the recipe - in this example we'll use the Sample Blonde Ale
- Click the Change Equipment Profile button in the top right corner
- Enter brewzilla into the search box then select the corresponding entry for the 35L or 65L model
- If necessary you can adjust the values for brewhouse efficiency, boiloff rate, water/grain ratio but I've found the default values to be very close/accurate. Click Save in the bottom right corner
- You may be prompted to scale the recipe - click Yes
- Any future recipes you create should now automatically use this profile
Conclusion
Brewfather simplifies the homebrewing process by providing accurate equipment profiles and detailed brewing instructions - especially if you're using a BrewZilla. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced brewer, Brewfather's features can help you achieve consistent and high-quality results - and with a free version available boasting loads of features, go and check it out to see for yourself!
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