Brewstead V0.1 Early Access

Plan with purpose.
Brew with confidence.

A warm, practical brewing companion being built for mead, wine, and hard cider— starting with a Recipe-focused Early Access release.

MeadWineHard Cider
Design preview

A better home for the brew in your head

Craft-minded software without the spreadsheet feel.

Brewstead is being built to make serious brewing tools feel understandable instead of intimidating. Early Access begins with Recipe planning, while the broader product grows toward lifecycle guidance.

Current V0.1 focus

MeadWineHard Cider

Beer is planned for V2.

Start free. Unlock deeper planning with Pro.Both use the same Brewstead V0.1 app. Pro adds advanced Recipe guidance and calculations without requiring a separate download.

See Brewstead

Move through the Recipe tools that are available now.

The desktop showcase keeps the screenshots solid and readable while the photographic workbench moves behind them, so each screen gets its own moment without stacking one screenshot over another.

Brewstead recipe library showing mead, wine, and hard cider recipes.
Available Now

Recipe Library

Start with the recipe you want to make your own.

Browse the current Recipe-focused foundation for mead, wine, and hard cider, then move straight into the details that shape the batch.

Brewstead recipe detail for a Traditional Orange Blossom Mead with fermentation estimates and batch controls.
Available Now

Recipe Detail

See the recipe behind the numbers.

Keep gravity, potential ABV, ingredients, units, and recipe context together while you shape the batch you actually intend to brew.

Brewstead recipe scaling view showing a batch multiplier and scaled ingredient quantities.
Available Now

Batch Scaling

Scale the batch without rewriting the recipe.

Preview a different batch size and converted quantities while the saved recipe remains the source of truth.

Brewstead yeast selection showing ranked yeast recommendations with fit, ABV, temperature, and batch information.
Available Now

Yeast Selection

Choose yeast with real brewing context.

Compare ranked options using style fit, alcohol tolerance, temperature range, and batch context instead of choosing from a name-only dropdown.

Brewstead Nutrients and Additions screen showing nutrient planning and fermentation goals.
Available Now

Nutrients & Additions

Plan the supporting details before brew day.

Bring nutrients and other Recipe-side adjustments into the same planning space so the recipe is more than a list of ingredients.

Brewstead V0.1 Early Access

Early Access, clearly explained.

Early Access is intentionally Recipe-focused. It gives early users a real product today while Brewstead continues toward the larger V1 vision.

Available NowIn DevelopmentComing to V1

Coming to V1

See where Brewstead is headed.

The broader product vision can stay visible without blurring the line between what ships today and what is still being built.

Coming to V1Brew lifecycle guidanceGuide brewers through more of the process without turning Brewstead into a wall of instructions.See what’s planned

The V1 direction carries recipe context into Brew Day, the active brew, stage changes, and later brew records so guidance can stay useful without taking decisions away from the brewer.

In DevelopmentFermentation-aware experiencesGuidance is being built to respond to fermentation context without overwhelming the brewer.See what’s in development

Brewstead is being designed to use confirmed stage, timing, readings, and planned actions to surface what matters now while keeping observations and measurements in context.

Coming to V1A more connected brew storyRecipe intent, brew progress, and future guidance are designed to feel like one product.See what’s planned

The broader V1 vision keeps recipe intent, brew snapshots, readings, additions, notes, and stage history connected so the brewer can understand how a batch evolved over time.

FAQ

Questions before you get started.

The answers below cover the Early Access basics. We’ll expand this section as account, download, and release details are finalized.

What is Brewstead V0.1 Early Access?

An intentionally Recipe-focused early release for mead, wine, and hard cider. Early Access provides a real product today while Brewstead continues toward the broader V1 vision.

What can I use during Early Access?

Early Access centers on Recipe planning. Current experiences are marked Available Now, including the Recipe-focused planning, scaling, yeast, and nutrient tools shown in the product showcase above.

Can I download Brewstead without buying Pro?

Yes. Brewstead V0.1 has a free download path. Free and Pro use the same APK, so you can start with Brewstead Free and upgrade the same installation later if you choose to buy Early Access Pro.

Does Early Access Pro use a different app download?

No. The $49.99 purchase is verified and then bound to the matching Brewstead account. It does not require a separate Pro APK.

Is the $49.99 purchase lifetime Pro?

No. Brewstead Early Access Pro is a one-time $49.99 purchase that includes Pro throughout Early Access and for 12 months after the official V1 launch. It is not lifetime Pro.

Can I request a refund if Brewstead isn’t right for me?

Yes. Brewstead Early Access Pro includes a 14-calendar-day any-reason refund period after purchase. See the Refund Policy for the full terms.

Will every planned V1 feature arrive during Early Access?

No. Early Access may remain Recipe-focused. Future functionality is labeled separately as In Development or Coming to V1 and is not presented as shipping today.

Where is Brewstead Early Access available?

V0.1 Early Access is intended for users in the United States initially. Future geographic availability may differ.

Where can I get help or report a problem?

Use the Contact Brewstead page for Early Access support, billing, account, privacy, security, rights-related, or product-feedback questions.

Does Brewstead support beer?

Beer is not part of Brewstead's current advertised functionality... Yet