Mbrew

Mbrew · User guide

Colour

Estimate beer colour from malt colours and quantities.

macOS · iOS · iPadOS — Mac preview; iPhone and iPad in beta.

This page explains a tool in the Mbrew app. Perform the calculation in Mbrew; this website does not run the calculator.

App availability

What you enter

Malt colour, quantity, volume

What you get

SRM / EBC colour

MacColour: actual calculation interface
iPhoneiPhone · Colour: actual calculation interface
Actual Mbrew calculator interfaces on Mac and iPhone, in the selected language.

How to use it

  1. In Mbrew, open Tools and select Colour.
  2. Enter the following values using the units shown in the app: Malt colour, quantity, volume.
  3. Review SRM / EBC colour, then compare the inputs and result with your batch plan.

Interpreting the result

Use malt colour, mass and wort volume on a consistent basis. SRM and EBC are estimates, not a guarantee of colour under every lighting or measurement condition.

Common questions

Can I calculate directly on this page?
No. Use the matching tool inside Mbrew. This page provides instructions and a screenshot.