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| − | ==Abbreviations==
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| − | '''AAU''' - a measurement of hops, weight in ounces X % alpha acids
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| − | '''ABV''' - Alcohol by volume
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| − | '''ABW''' - Alcohol by weight
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| − | '''DME''' - Dry Malt Extract
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| − | '''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.
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| − | '''LME''' - Light Malt Extract
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| − | '''RDWHAHB''' - Relax! don't worry, have a home brew
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| − | '''SRM''' - Standard Reference Method a system devised for the colors of beer. Interchangeable with the Lovibond (deg l) system
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