phasedweasel
Well-Known Member
I was wondering how accurate the Tastybrew IBU calculations are (from their recipe calculator). I just made this recipe, and I don't quite believe the predicted IBU of 50:
Best Bitter
Batch size: 4.5 gallons
Boil size: 3 gallons
6 lbs LME
1 lb English 2 row, steeped
1/2 lb Carahell, steeped
0.75 oz Northern Brewer hops, pellets, 10.1% AA, 60 minutes
0.5 oz Fuggles, pellets, 4.0% AA, 15 minutes
0.5 oz Fuggles, pellets, 4.0% AA, 1 minute
If I change the "Boil size" to 4.5 gallons, the predicted IBU drops to 37. It was my understanding that the more sugar in the wort, the lower the hop utilization, which is counterintuitive with the Tastybrew results. I know my way of thinking is probably wrong some where. It's also possible 50 IBUs just don't taste nearly as bitter as I thought, but this beer feels to me significantly less bitter than a commercial Roxy Rolles, which clocks in around 40 IBU according to the Magic Hat site.
Best Bitter
Batch size: 4.5 gallons
Boil size: 3 gallons
6 lbs LME
1 lb English 2 row, steeped
1/2 lb Carahell, steeped
0.75 oz Northern Brewer hops, pellets, 10.1% AA, 60 minutes
0.5 oz Fuggles, pellets, 4.0% AA, 15 minutes
0.5 oz Fuggles, pellets, 4.0% AA, 1 minute
If I change the "Boil size" to 4.5 gallons, the predicted IBU drops to 37. It was my understanding that the more sugar in the wort, the lower the hop utilization, which is counterintuitive with the Tastybrew results. I know my way of thinking is probably wrong some where. It's also possible 50 IBUs just don't taste nearly as bitter as I thought, but this beer feels to me significantly less bitter than a commercial Roxy Rolles, which clocks in around 40 IBU according to the Magic Hat site.