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− | '''AAU''' - a measurement of hops, | + | '''AAU''' - a measurement of hops, weight in ounces X % alpha acids |
− | '''ABV''' - | + | '''ABV''' - Alcohol by volume |
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+ | '''ABW''' - Alcohol by weight | ||
'''DMS''' - Dimethyl Sulfide, A background flavor compound that is desirable in low amounts in lagers, but that at high concentrations tastes of cooked vegetables. | '''DMS''' - Dimethyl Sulfide, A background flavor compound that is desirable in low amounts in lagers, but that at high concentrations tastes of cooked vegetables. | ||
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'''IBU''' - International Bittering Units, A more precise unit for measuring hops. AAU X % utilization, wort volume and wort gravity. | '''IBU''' - International Bittering Units, A more precise unit for measuring hops. AAU X % utilization, wort volume and wort gravity. | ||
− | '''RDWHAHB''' - Relax! | + | '''RDWHAHB''' - Relax! don't worry, have a home brew |
'''SRM''' - Standard Reference Method a system devised for the colors of beer. Interchangeable with the Lovibond (deg l) system | '''SRM''' - Standard Reference Method a system devised for the colors of beer. Interchangeable with the Lovibond (deg l) system |
Revision as of 11:40, 9 February 2007
Terms
Abreviations
AAU - a measurement of hops, weight in ounces X % alpha acids
ABV - Alcohol by volume
ABW - Alcohol by weight
DMS - Dimethyl Sulfide, A background flavor compound that is desirable in low amounts in lagers, but that at high concentrations tastes of cooked vegetables.
IBU - International Bittering Units, A more precise unit for measuring hops. AAU X % utilization, wort volume and wort gravity.
RDWHAHB - Relax! don't worry, have a home brew
SRM - Standard Reference Method a system devised for the colors of beer. Interchangeable with the Lovibond (deg l) system