Rustybeer

API

Free API for beer brewing calculations and tools

Overview

The Rustybeer API provides RESTful endpoints for essential beer brewing calculations. Key functionalities include ABV (Alcohol By Volume) computation from original/final gravity, IBU (International Bitterness Units) estimation via hop additions, and gravity adjustment formulas. Responses are in JSON format, enabling easy integration into apps. Ideal for homebrewers building custom recipe tools, brewery software for batch planning, or educational platforms for enthusiasts. It simplifies metric conversions and ingredient adjustments to optimize recipes and ensure consistent batch quality without manual math.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://rustybeer.herokuapp.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
No API key required
ABV/IBU/gravity calculations
Free public access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Rustybeer free to use?

Yes, Rustybeer API is free for public use with no upfront costs or subscriptions.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the Rustybeer API does not require authentication or an API key for access.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Rustybeer API are in JSON format, ensuring easy parsing for most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Food & Drink

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate
⊕ Covers core brewing metrics
⊕ No authentication needed
⊕ Lightweight responses

Cons

⊖ Potential rate limits (Heroku hosting constraints)
⊖ Limited advanced features
⊖ No formal SLA