diff --git a/server/homebrew.api.js b/server/homebrew.api.js
index 86352c687..07b1c33f2 100644
--- a/server/homebrew.api.js
+++ b/server/homebrew.api.js
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ If you believe you should have access to this brew, ask the file owner to invite
 				stub = _.defaults(stub, DEFAULT_BREW_LOAD); // Fill in blank fields
 			}
 
-			req.brew = stub;
+			req.brew = stub ?? {};
 			next();
 		};
 	},