About Sam – Your Virtual Brewing Assistant

Sam the virtual brewing assistant was developed and is proudly sponsored by Featherstone Brewery.

We're passionate about homebrewing and believe that knowledge, creativity, and community make every brew better. We offer Sam free to the homebrew community to help you brew with more confidence, precision, and fun—whether you’re just starting out or looking to perfect your next big recipe.

What Can Sam Help You With?

• Recipe Guidance: Get instant step-by-step help with beer recipes, substitutions, and style tweaks.
• Process Support: From mash-in to packaging, Sam can answer questions, suggest improvements, and even help troubleshoot issues as you go.
• Equipment Advice: Guidance tailored for systems like Grainfather, Brewzilla, BIAB, and HERMS—choose your setup and Sam adapts.
• Batch Scaling: Quickly adapt recipes for 20L, 30L, or 50L systems.
• Water Profiles: Custom tips for RO/rain or municipal water, including base mineral additions.
• Fermentation Tips: Advice for temperature control, yeast selection, and more.
• Beginner to Advanced: Select your experience level—Sam can simplify instructions for new brewers or go deep for advanced techniques.
• Personalised Preferences: Add your brewing preferences so Sam’s advice suits your style.

Key Features & Benefits

• Instant Answers: No more searching forums or flipping through books—just ask!
• Always Learning: Sam is updated with new brewing trends, techniques, and local sourcing tips.
• Local Sourcing: Get ingredient and equipment suggestions that are relevant for homebrewers in your region.
• Offline-Ready: As a Progressive Web App (PWA), Sam works even when you lose internet—perfect for brew days in the garage or on the farm.
• Mobile-First: Designed to work on your phone or tablet—just add Sam to your home screen.

Tech Overview

• Progressive Web App (PWA): Saves your chat, installable on any device, lightweight and privacy-friendly.
• Powered by AI: Sam uses a custom-tuned AI model for brewing, backed by Featherstone Brewery’s knowledge and brewing experience.
• Secure & Private: All conversations are handled securely and never used for advertising.
• Cloud-Hosted: Built with modern web tech, including service workers for caching and fast responses—even in spotty network conditions.
• Open Platform: Developed using open standards and generously made available by Featherstone Brewery.

We hope Sam makes your brewing journey even more rewarding and enjoyable.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please email [email protected].
Cheers from the Featherstone Brewery team! 🍻