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what is ibu

What is IBU?

by Big Robb
Pint of beer on wheat with hops floating at the top next to the words what is IBU in beer.

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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