# Getting Started

Brewfather is a comprehensive brewing app for designing recipes, managing inventory, and tracking batches across web and mobile. Whether you are new to homebrewing or a seasoned brewer switching from another app, this section helps you get up and running.

## What You'll Accomplish

By the end of these guides, you will have your brewery configured, your first recipe designed, and your first batch tracked.

## Recommended Learning Path

Follow these guides in order for the smoothest experience:

1. [Quick Start](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/quick-start) — Your first recipe and batch in 5 minutes
2. [Setting Up Your Equipment Profile](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/setting-up-your-equipment-profile) — Configure your brewery for accurate calculations
3. [Creating a New Recipe](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/creating-a-new-recipe) — Design a recipe from scratch in the Recipe Designer
4. [Import Recipes](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/import-recipes) — Bring in recipes from BeerSmith, Brewer's Friend, or other tools
5. [Your First Batch](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/your-first-batch) — Brew, ferment, and track your batch from start to finish
6. [Introduction Videos](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/introduction-videos) — Visual walkthroughs from the community
7. [Add/Update Data](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/add-update-data) — Add custom ingredients or contribute to the shared database

## First Time in the App

When you first sign in, Brewfather walks you through a short setup: accept the Terms of Service, learn about the app, optionally start a free 30-day Premium trial (no credit card required), and choose your preferred unit system (Metric, Imperial, or US).

After onboarding, you will land on the Recipes page — your home base for designing and managing recipes.

## Navigation Overview

The sidebar menu gives you access to the main sections of Brewfather:

* **Recipes** — Design, edit, and organize your beer recipes
* **Batches** — Track brews through Planning, Brewing, Fermenting, and Completed stages
* **Inventory** — Manage your stock of fermentables, hops, yeast, and miscellaneous ingredients
* **Library** — Browse community-shared recipes for inspiration
* **Profiles** — Configure reusable equipment, mash, fermentation, and water profiles
* **Styles** — View and reference beer style guidelines (BJCP, BA, and custom)
* **Tools** — Access brewing calculators for carbonation, ABV, refractometer readings, and more
* **Settings** — Customize units, formulas, and app preferences
* **Devices** — Monitor connected IoT devices such as hydrometers and temperature controllers (visible when devices are configured)

## Guides

{% content-ref url="getting-started/quick-start" %}
[quick-start](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/quick-start)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="getting-started/setting-up-your-equipment-profile" %}
[setting-up-your-equipment-profile](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/setting-up-your-equipment-profile)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="getting-started/creating-a-new-recipe" %}
[creating-a-new-recipe](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/creating-a-new-recipe)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="getting-started/import-recipes" %}
[import-recipes](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/import-recipes)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="getting-started/your-first-batch" %}
[your-first-batch](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/your-first-batch)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="getting-started/introduction-videos" %}
[introduction-videos](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/introduction-videos)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="getting-started/add-update-data" %}
[add-update-data](https://docs.brewfather.app/getting-started/add-update-data)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Popular Next Steps

{% content-ref url="integrations/tilt-hydrometer" %}
[tilt-hydrometer](https://docs.brewfather.app/integrations/tilt-hydrometer)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="recipes/water-calculator" %}
[water-calculator](https://docs.brewfather.app/recipes/water-calculator)
{% endcontent-ref %}

[**Go to Brewfather app**](https://web.brewfather.app)