Member Benefit
WCB Bot
Your 24/7 AI Brewing Assistant
Ask questions in plain English. Get answers backed by science. Create recipes. Export to your brewing software.
300+
Yeast Strains
140+
Hop Varieties
155+
Science Modules
65K+
Lines of Content
What It Knows
Genetic markers (POF+/-, STA1+/-), flavor profiles, fermentation ranges
Alpha acids, oil profiles, aroma descriptors, substitutions
SRM ratings, flavor contributions, mash recommendations
Water chemistry, fermentation kinetics, yeast biology, mash chemistry
Beer and cider styles with parameters, appearance, aroma, flavor
ABV, IBU, SRM, gravity correction, dilution, priming sugar
What It Can Do
- Answer natural language questions about any brewing topic
- Analyze beer photos against BJCP appearance standards
- Create full recipes with XML export for your brewing software
- Explain the science behind any technique
- Guide adjunct, fruit, and specialty ingredient usage
- Compare yeast strains, hops, or grains side-by-side
- Help troubleshoot off-flavors and fermentation issues
- Suggest recipe adjustments based on your goals
Recipe Creation & Export
Generate full recipes based on your goals and export as XML for BeerSmith, Brewfather, or your preferred brewing software.
Beer Photo Analysis
Upload a photo of your beer and get BJCP appearance feedback — color, clarity, head retention, and style accuracy.
What Can You Ask?
Real questions members ask every day
Recipe Development
- “Create a recipe for a hazy IPA with Citra and Galaxy”
- “Design a German pilsner with traditional ingredients”
- “I want to clone Pliny the Elder — what do I need to know?”
Photo Analysis
- “[Upload photo] Does this look right for an American wheat?”
- “[Upload photo] Rate my lager's clarity and color”
- “[Upload photo] What style does this beer look like?”
- “[Upload photo] Is this haze from yeast or chill haze?”
Yeast & Fermentation
- “What's the difference between US-05 and Nottingham?”
- “Show me Belgian yeast strains that are POF+”
- “Will US-05 introduce biotransformative properties if I pitch hops during high krausen?”
- “Why did my beer finish at 1.020 when I expected 1.010?”
Hops
- “I want more tropical fruit in my IPA — which hops should I use?”
- “What hops are similar to Citra but cheaper?”
- “Explain the science of biotransformation in dry hopping”
- “What's the difference between whirlpool and dry hop additions?”
Water Chemistry
- “What water profile should I use for a Czech pilsner?”
- “My tap water is 200 ppm chloride — how do I adjust for an IPA?”
- “Explain sulfate to chloride ratio and how it affects flavor”
Adjuncts & Specialty
- “How much fruit should I add to a 5-gallon sour?”
- “When should I add vanilla beans and how many?”
- “I want to add coconut to a stout — fresh, toasted, or extract?”
- “How do I add lactose for a milkshake IPA?”
Troubleshooting
- “My beer tastes like butter — what went wrong?”
- “Why does my IPA have a harsh, lingering bitterness?”
- “I have a stuck fermentation at 1.030 — how do I fix it?”
- “My lager has a sulfur smell — is it ruined?”
BJCP & Competition
- “What are the style parameters for American IPA?”
- “How do I improve my scoresheet feedback for aroma?”
- “What's the difference between a Helles and a Munich Dunkel?”
Get Access
WCB Bot is a member benefit, available 24/7 in our Discord server. Join the club to unlock the assistant and 290 learning modules.
Become a Member — $40/yrQuestions? club@wcbrusaders.com