how to use beersmith

When we started brewing, we basically did a lot of research and figured things out independently. Fortunately, Mike and I are good at researching and were able to find products and processes that worked well. Unfortunately, we felt like we were spending a lot more time researching and troubleshooting than brewing. When we decided to try our hand at making our own recipes, we were at a loss for how to do it. We had read books that included complicated calculations to determine mash temps, but we wanted something simpler. We came across Beersmith, purchased the software, and have been happy ever since. 

Below is a video tutorial of how to save a recipe in Beersmith and make some changes. I highly encourage anyone who wants to use Beersmith to not only watch our video but to also take advantage of the Beersmith tutorials. The tutorials are embedded throughout the program and cover every aspect of the program. 

Some topics covered in the video:
- How to save a Beersmith recipe to your recipes
- How to make changes and substitutions in Beersmith
- How to setup a water profile
- How to make pH changes 
- How to keep session notes
- How to make a folder and move recipes into the folder
- How 2JBC uses versions to keep track of changes to recipes

PRO TIP: Every hop pack you buy has a AA% listed. If you want to make sure you have your IBUs accurate, change the AA% for the hops to the actual hops you are using. If you need to adjust the IBUs, Beersmith will adjust the IBUs for you and adjust them throughout the recipe to keep it balanced. This is a great way to ensure you have consistent IBU readings across recipes. 

We hope you enjoy the video. Cheers!
​2JBC

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