Calculating IBU when AA is a range.

[muskokawildman]

I am trying to calculate the IBU of a Pilsner recipe. The hop package list the AA as a range,

Example - Check Saaz The listed AA 2.9 - 5.0 %

Similarly the Parle hops have an AA range of 7.0 - 9.5 %

What number do I use in the calculator? Low median or high?

Your thoughts?

 

[didinho]

What number do I use in the calculator? Low median or high?

i would put in the calculator first the high number, ten the low
And put on a label the range of IBU

 

[broadbill]

I've yet to see a range of %AA on a package of hops. Hope you got a good deal on them.

 

[muskokawildman]

OK. That makes sense. I have yet to purchase the hops. Doing that tomorrow but figuring the recipe today. The hops I am buying are Hopunion and I was getting the info on AA% from their website. If the individual package has the actual AA on it then I will be fine.

Thanks!

 

[ktblunden]

OK. That makes sense. I have yet to purchase the hops. Doing that tomorrow but figuring the recipe today. The hops I am buying are Hopunion and I was getting the info on AA% from their website. If the individual package has the actual AA on it then I will be fine.

Thanks!

The package will list what the actual is, not a range.