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Beanie Is Now on Android: Discover Specialty Coffee by Taste
Beanie is now on Android, and it is more than a brew journal. We built it to help people discover coffee by taste instead of guesswork. Beanie catalogues more than 24,000 specialty coffees from 1,100+ roasters, so you can search by flavor, origin, and process, scan a bag to identify what is in your cup, and keep track of everything you brew. It is free and works on Android 8.0 and up.
Explore the coffee database: Browse 24,000+ specialty coffees
Get the app: Download Beanie on Google Play
Discover Coffee by Taste, Not Guesswork
Most people buy coffee by brand or by guessing from the bag. Beanie is built the other way around: start from the flavors you like and work outward to the coffees that match.
- Search by flavor. Browse coffees by tasting note, from chocolate and caramel to blueberry, jasmine, and blackcurrant.
- Filter by origin and process. Narrow down to Ethiopian naturals, washed Colombians, anaerobic lots, and more.
- Follow the roasters. Every coffee links back to the roaster behind it, with their current lineup.
The catalogue is the same whether you open it in the app or on the web, so you can explore the full coffee database before you download anything.
The Waitlist Is Over
A lot of people signed up months ago for the Android version of Beanie. That waitlist is now closed because the app is real and ready to download.
If you joined the waitlist, thank you for waiting. The Android build has been in quiet development for a long time, and it ships with the same core features Beanie is known for on iOS.
- Price: Free
- Requires: Android 8.0 and up
- Platform: Phones and tablets
What Beanie Does
Beanie (beanswithbeanie.com) is a coffee discovery tool and brew journal for people who want to find coffee they will love, remember it, and get better at brewing it. Here is what you can do on day one.
Scan the Bag
Point your phone camera at a coffee bag label. Beanie reads it and fills in the details for you:
- Roaster
- Origin
- Processing method
- Roast date and tasting notes, when the label lists them
Scanning makes logging a new bag fast, so you are more likely to actually keep up with it.
Log Every Brew
Record how you made each cup so you can repeat the good ones and learn from the rest. A brew entry can include:
- The coffee and brew method
- Recipe details like dose, grind, water temperature, and time
- Your tasting notes and a rating
Your stats add up over time, so you slowly build a picture of what you actually like.
Find Roasters Near You
Open the map to see specialty roasters around you, along with their current lineup. It is built for finding good coffee at home or while you travel.
What Changed Coming to Android
Nothing important. The point of the Android launch is parity, not a stripped-down version. The bag scanner, brew journal, and roaster map all work the same way they do on iOS.
| Feature | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|
| Bag label scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Brew journal and ratings | Yes | Yes |
| Saved recipes | Yes | Yes |
| Roaster map | Yes | Yes |
| Coffee discovery and filters | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Free | Free |
If you switch phones or use both, the experience should feel familiar either way.
How to Get Started
- Explore the database. Browse 24,000+ specialty coffees by flavor, origin, and process to see what is out there.
- Download the app. Get Beanie from Google Play on any phone running Android 8.0 or newer.
- Scan your first bag. Point your camera at a coffee label and let Beanie fill in the details.
- Log your first brew. Add your recipe, write what you tasted, and give it a rating.
- Open the map. See which specialty roasters are near you and what they are pouring.
You can keep entries short or go deep with every variable. Either way your coffee history stays organized and searchable.
A Note on Feedback
The Android version is new, so if you try it and something feels off, the team genuinely wants to hear about it. The fastest way to help is to report what you saw and what you expected to happen.
You can send feedback two ways:
- Email admin@beanswithbeanie.com
- Use the contact form on the website
Early reports from real users are what make the app better, so do not hold back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beanie available on Android now?
Yes. Beanie is live on Google Play today. It is free to download and requires Android 8.0 or newer.
How much does Beanie cost on Android?
Beanie is free. There is no paid tier required to scan bags, log brews, or find roasters.
What can I do with the Android app?
You can scan coffee bag labels to auto-fill the roaster, origin, and process; log brews with recipe details and tasting notes; track your stats over time; and find specialty roasters near you on a map.
Is the Android app the same as the iOS app?
The core features match. The bag scanner, brew journal, saved recipes, and roaster map all work the same on both platforms.
I joined the Android waitlist. What happens now?
The waitlist is closed because the app has launched. You can download Beanie directly from Google Play.
How do I report a bug or share feedback?
Email admin@beanswithbeanie.com or use the contact form on the website. Feedback from early Android users is especially helpful right now.
Do I need to be a coffee expert to use Beanie?
No. Beanie works whether you are new to specialty coffee or have been dialing in espresso for years. Log simple notes and ratings, or track every variable. It is useful at any level.