diff --git a/cbpi/__init__.py b/cbpi/__init__.py
index 06adfea..75f8776 100644
--- a/cbpi/__init__.py
+++ b/cbpi/__init__.py
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
-__version__ = "4.0.4.a2"
+__version__ = "4.0.4.a3"
 __codename__ = "Spring Break"
diff --git a/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py b/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py
index f75690a..96b2f49 100644
--- a/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py
+++ b/cbpi/controller/fermentation_controller.py
@@ -299,6 +299,8 @@ class FermentationController:
         item = self._find_by_id(id)
         # might require later check if step is active
         item.steps = []
+        item.brewname = ""
+        self.push_update()
         self.save()
         self.push_update("fermenterstepupdate")