About Brew Alchemy
The most comprehensive brewing database for homebrewers and fermentation enthusiasts. Our mission is to provide accurate, scientific brewing data to help you craft better beer.
Our Mission
Brew Alchemy started as a simple idea: what if all the brewing data scattered across forums, books, and proprietary databases was collected, normalized, and made freely available to everyone?
We believe that better data leads to better beer. By providing scientifically accurate information about ingredients and processes, we empower homebrewers to make informed decisions and experiment with confidence.
While our core focus is beer and homebrewing, we're expanding into the broader world of fermentation—including cider, mead, sake, kombucha, and food fermentation— reflecting the evolving interests of the home fermentation community.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Data
Extensive databases covering hops, yeasts, fermentables, water chemistry, and beer styles with scientific precision.
Brewing Tools
Specialized calculators and comparison wizards to help you make informed brewing decisions.
Source Available
All our data is freely available under a Fair Code license. Use it for personal and internal business purposes.
Community Driven
Built by brewers, for brewers. We welcome contributions and feedback from the community.
Data Sources & Methodology
Our data is compiled from a variety of authoritative sources including manufacturer specifications, academic research, style guidelines (BJCP), and community contributions. Each data point is normalized and verified for accuracy.
Transparency & Support
Brew Alchemy is a labor of love, but hosting and maintaining a comprehensive database requires resources. We sustain the project through:
- Affiliate Links: When we link to products or suppliers, we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. This doesn't affect our recommendations.
- Display Advertising: We show minimal, non-intrusive ads to help cover operating costs.
We believe in full transparency about how this site operates. Our data and tools will always remain free for personal and internal business use under our Fair Code license.
Get Involved
Brew Alchemy is community-driven and source available. Whether you want to contribute data, report an issue, or just explore the code, we welcome you!