Feature Friday: Creating Batch Recipes on the Fly
Today, we are going to walk you through BarSight’s newest feature: Creating Batches and Recipes on-the-fly. This update lets you start a batch without needing to set up the product and recipe beforehand. Let’s dive in!
Step 1: Start a New Batch
- From the main screen, click New Batch.
- Choose your location — in this case, let’s say it’s your brewery.
- In the Product dropdown, you’ll see predefined products, but for this example, we’re going to create a new product: Honey Lager.
Step 2: Create a New Product and Recipe
- Scroll down to the Recipe section. Since this is a new product, New Recipe is already selected.
- Enter the Batch Number (let’s say 780), a Starting Date of today, Volume of 5 beer barrels, and an ABV of 4.8%.
- Click Create Batch.
A pop-up will appear to let you know this is a new product and recipe. Confirm, and the system will automatically create the new product, Honey Lager, along with a blank recipe.
Step 3: Basic Recipe Setup
- You’ll see that the recipe now includes three default steps: Brewing, Fermentation, and Conditioning, each with one untitled task.
- This gives you the flexibility to immediately start adding ingredients and steps, or keep it simple and move forward.
Step 4: Customizing the Batch Process
- To tweak the batch details, head into Batch Operations and click Edit Batch Details.
- You can add new steps, define the equipment types (brewing, fermentation, conditioning, lagering, storage, etc.), and even rearrange or remove steps to suit your brewing process.
- Inside each step, you can also add or reorder tasks as needed.
Step 5: Save the Recipe for Future Use
- Once you’re happy with how the batch and recipe are set up, you can save everything for future use.
- Simply go to Batch Operations and select Save Batch as Recipe.
And there you have it! This feature makes experimenting with new batches a breeze, without the hassle of predefining everything beforehand. Happy brewing!
