Support — Foragers Hive: Kombucha Tracker

What the app does

Track kombucha batches from F1 to finish, with smart reminders, a SCOBY hotel, a recipe and flavor library, photos, split batches (one F1 into up to 4 F2 flavors), shareable brew cards, and a brewing history with notes and star ratings. Free backup, restore, and CSV export included. No account needed — everything lives on your device.

Common questions

Can I start a batch on a past date?

Yes — pick a past date when creating a batch, or change it in batch settings after.

Will reminders keep firing after I finish a batch?

No — reminders follow the batch's stage and stop on their own once a batch is finished or archived.

How do I keep a copy of my batches?

Your data lives on your phone, so keep a copy: in the app, Settings → Back up data (JSON) saves a complete backup (batches, SCOBY hotels, flavors, blends, and settings — photos aren't included in the backup file yet) that Restore from backup can bring back later — free. Settings → Export batches (CSV) saves a readable record of your brew history. Email either file to yourself or store it somewhere safe.

Where do I learn the brewing side — temperatures, starter, mold?

The Guides & Recipes page carries the same guides as the app: kombucha basics, a first-batch walkthrough, SCOBY hotel care, the mold safety guide, and the house recipes. Starter is the liquid culture itself, green tea brews at 175–185°F (black takes a full boil), and finished kombucha usually lands at pH 2.5–3.5.

Is there a paid version?

Yes — Hive Plus is available in the app, with unlimited batches and unlimited SCOBY hotels (monthly, annual, and lifetime options). The free tier covers 2 active batches and 1 SCOBY hotel, and existing data is never locked.

Contact us

support@foragershive.com
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Known limitation

Rotating the phone or switching apps mid-edit on the flavor form can reset bottle size and amounts (saved recipes are not affected). A fix is queued for a later build round.