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what is ibu in beer

What is IBU?

by Big Robb
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IBU, also known as International Bitterness Units, is used to measure the bitterness level of beer by measuring the concentration of Alpha Acids in the hop varieties used during brewing. In this article, we’ll go over what IBU means in beer, how they’re measured, and how they affect your beer, as well as take a … Read more

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