What is beer logging?
Beer logging means keeping a record of the beers you drink: what they were, when you had them, and what you thought of them. (If you're after a brewing log — batch records for homebrewing — that's a different thing; this is about tracking beers you drink, not beers you make.)
People log for different reasons: to remember which IPAs they actually liked before facing a shelf of forty near-identical cans, to watch their taste evolve over a year, or just to have the data. The log is only useful if you keep it — which is why logging speed is everything.
How beer logging works in Sipstr
- Scan. Point the camera at the can, bottle, or barcode. On-device computer vision identifies the beer in about a second.
- Confirm. Name, brewery, style, and ABV appear. One tap to confirm.
- Rate. Give it a quick score, optionally add a note or photo.
- Done. It's in your log, with stats that build automatically — beers per style, favorite breweries, ratings over time. You earn XP as you go.
Total time: under ten seconds, versus search → scroll → select → check in elsewhere.
Why log your beers at all?
- Buy better. Your past ratings beat your memory at the bottle shop.
- See your taste change. Six months of logs show you drifting from hazy IPAs to lagers (or the reverse) before you notice it yourself.
- Mindful drinking. A log is also a count — an honest picture of your consumption.
- It's satisfying. A well-kept log of 300 beers is its own small archive.
New to it? See how the whole Sipstr loop works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best beer logging app?
It depends what you want. Some apps optimize for a public social feed and badges; Sipstr optimizes for logging speed — point your camera and the beer is identified instead of searched, with XP and badges along the way.
Is there a simpler alternative to Untappd for logging beers?
Yes. Sipstr keeps logging fast and the social layer light: you share by joining Tap Rooms (group chats for breweries and styles) rather than broadcasting every pour to a public feed, and you can switch your profile to private. XP and badges are still there if you want them.
Can I log a beer by scanning the barcode?
Yes. Sipstr reads both barcodes and the can or bottle itself using computer vision, so it works even when no barcode is visible.
Is beer logging the same as a brewing log?
No. A brewing log records homebrew batch data such as gravity and fermentation notes. Beer logging tracks beers you drink. Sipstr is for the latter.
Does Sipstr work in Sweden?
Yes — Sipstr is built in Sweden and recognizes Systembolaget’s range as well as international beers.