# Calculate Beer

> To create, compute and store recipes for homebrew

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.paintweb.appbirra](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.paintweb.appbirra)

## Overview

- **ID:** `it.paintweb.appbirra`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Paint Web Srl
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 106,899
- **Rating:** 3.95 / 5 (999 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-10
- **First published:** 2017-03-23
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 5.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.paintweb.appbirra)
- **Website:** [http://www.paintweb.it](http://www.paintweb.it/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.paintweb.it/privacy/](https://www.paintweb.it/privacy/)

## Description

Calculate Beer is a comprehensive Chrome extension tailored for homebrewers to create, compute, and store their craft beer recipes. With an extensive database of fermentables, hops, and yeast, users can craft personalized beers by selecting standard ingredients or adding custom raw materials like malts, sugar, and wheat.

The extension features adjustable calculations suited to your brewing system, including support for various brewing techniques and a concentrated boiling function for smaller equipment setups. Additionally, you can compare your recipes against BJCP style parameters to ensure your beer matches the desired style. Backup options, PDF exports, and recipe sharing on your device enhance usability. Engage with the brewing community via their Facebook page for support and updates.

## Rankings

- #214,592 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `it.paintweb.appbirra.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the app for being detailed, versatile, and easy to use with strong inventory features and mobile usefulness for on-the-go brewing. However, recurring concerns include lack of recent updates, translation glitches, a clunky user interface, and occasional bugs affecting stability (such as PDF exports and data unsaved warnings). Overall, it’s a powerful tool when well-maintained, but user experience suffers from maintenance and localization issues.

### Pros

- Detailed and versatile brewing tool with extensive features (inventory, costs, forecasting)
- Easy to use and intuitive interface according to multiple reviewers
- Mobile-friendly and handy for on-the-fly adjustments during brew day
- Inventory management and stock control save time and support multiple categories
- Suitable for building recipes for homebrewing and small-scale use

### Cons

- Lack of ongoing updates and apparent developer inactivity
- Translation issues: English glitches and Italian remnants in several areas
- Clunky, not intuitive UI and layout with readability/zoom problems
- Occasional bugs and instability (e.g., PDF export crashes, unsaved data being lost)

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