xxHelderxx
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Hi Everyone,
I've done a search but can't find any threads dedicated to IBU theory. I know it can get a bit technical and dense but I'd like to learn some things regarding how many IBUs I can actually get into a beer (I've heard the max is ~100) and what any additional hops contribute to the flavor profile of a beer. I'm formulating a recipe and want to know at which point I'm just wasting money by adding hops. Here is a sample hops schedule for reference:
.5oz Columbus (FWH) @14.5%
1oz Columbus 60 min @14.5%
1oz Nuggest 60 min @ 12.2%
.5oz Columbus 45 min @ 14.5%
1 oz Nuggest 45 min @12.2%
1oz Centennial 30 min @9.7%
1oz Williamette 10 min @ 4.8%
.5oz Centennial 10 min @9.7%
1oz Williamette 13 days dry hop @4.8%
.5oz Centennial 13 days dry hop @9.7%
My BrewPal app tells me that should be 164 IBUs but I know there are several caveats to that.
Can anyone help me to understand what's actually going on here in terms of IBUs?
Also, I've read about additions longer than 20 mins contributing little to no flavor, so is there also room in this schedule for some movement in order to be more efficient?
Thanks!!
I've done a search but can't find any threads dedicated to IBU theory. I know it can get a bit technical and dense but I'd like to learn some things regarding how many IBUs I can actually get into a beer (I've heard the max is ~100) and what any additional hops contribute to the flavor profile of a beer. I'm formulating a recipe and want to know at which point I'm just wasting money by adding hops. Here is a sample hops schedule for reference:
.5oz Columbus (FWH) @14.5%
1oz Columbus 60 min @14.5%
1oz Nuggest 60 min @ 12.2%
.5oz Columbus 45 min @ 14.5%
1 oz Nuggest 45 min @12.2%
1oz Centennial 30 min @9.7%
1oz Williamette 10 min @ 4.8%
.5oz Centennial 10 min @9.7%
1oz Williamette 13 days dry hop @4.8%
.5oz Centennial 13 days dry hop @9.7%
My BrewPal app tells me that should be 164 IBUs but I know there are several caveats to that.
Can anyone help me to understand what's actually going on here in terms of IBUs?
Also, I've read about additions longer than 20 mins contributing little to no flavor, so is there also room in this schedule for some movement in order to be more efficient?
Thanks!!