Leopard is Coming

...and so is a new version of BeerAlchemy. The current release 1.5.3 doesn't work on the latest developer seeds so I must presume the same will be true on the retail version. The new version (1.5.4) will be released in the next day or so in time for Leopard.

Unfortunately I don't have access to the retail version before it hits the shops (nor do any other third party developers). If there's any other problems I will try to get those fixed asap.

By the way, I'm also working on version 1.6 of BA which has some nice new features and improvements to existing ones. Hopefully this will be out in the not too distant future. More on that nearer the time...

Fancy a discount?

I'm pleased to announce that, in conjunction with Basic Brewing Radio, for a limited time we are offering listeners of Basic Brewing Radio a 25% discount on BeerAlchemy. To find out more about what you need to do (and Basic Brewing Radio) check out this page

The offer is good until the end of June which means that right now you've got enough time to download our free thirty day demo, give it a try out and still qualify for the discount when the demo expires.

Download the demo here

It's been a while...

...since I last posted but development of BeerAlchemy has not stood still. When I started out on version 1.5, I was thinking that it would be a fairly minor release - in the end I've changed quite a large amount of the program. There's a few new features but most of the stuff I've been working on has been directed on making the existing features better. In particular I've tried to improve the way batches are handled. Here's an incomplete list of what's coming.

The new new stuff

- Export to BeerXML
- Export to .rec

What's better.

- Batches are now shown in the main window along with recipes.
- BA now handles deadspaces.
- Revised recipe editor with better representation of styles and compliance and some fab sliders to tweak recipes. You can also create a mash schedule without leaving the editor.
- BrewDays is dead. Long live the new batch editor (it's a bit like the recipe editor so it's more flexible).

As usual

- This will be a free upgrade to existing users.
- Unlike some, we have a free, try-before-you-buy demo.

There's still some pretty extensive testing to go through so it will be a couple of months before it's ready for general release. I hope you'll like it when you get it.

BeerAlchemy and Leopard

Sometime early this year MacOS 10.5 Leopard should be released. I've paid out and become an ADC select member so I have access to the developer seeds of Leopard. Initial testing reveals BeerAlchemy runs fine on Leopard (well at least the current seeds) - so that's a relief!

There has been some discussion recently about developers releasing Leopard-only versions of their software in the future (for example 'Delicious Library') Currently, my intention is to continue to support users using Mac OS 10.4 with at least the same level of functionality that they currently enjoy. Whilst some new features may end up being Leopard-only, it is expected that most new features will work on both Tiger and Leopard.

Merry Christmas!

Hope you all have a really great Christmas. If it all gets a bit too much, remember 'relax - have a homebrew'.

Cheers

Steve

$10 off BeerAlchemy Offer

BeerAlchemy was first released a year ago today. In order to celebrate, we're offering a $10 discount on BeerAlchemy on orders made from now until Christmas day. Just enter the coupon number below where requested on either the web store or the in-app purchase system.

CPN6908992476

The discount is only available by using the coupon. Orders made without the coupon will still cost the full amount. So make sure you use it while you have the chance!

Note: The discount is per order. If you want to buy more than one copy you'll need to make separate orders to get the discount for each copy.

...and another!

Just when you thought it was safe, another BeerAlchemy version appears!

The last few versions have fixes which mostly arise from the same root cause. In 1.4 I added the ability to choose the amount of yeast you use. Unfortunately I forgot to update the file importers to reflect this and so, when recipes are added to the recipes database without that info, the program does weird things.

I think I've fixed them all now so hopefully, fingers crossed, that should be it for that particular issue.

Anyway, away from uploading new bugfix versions every couple of days, I've started work on the next major version and have already completed a couple of things that were user requests. I'll give more info nearer to release...