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==Abreviations==
 
==Abreviations==
  
'''AAU''' - a measurement of hops, wieght in ounces X % alpha acids
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'''AAU''' - a measurement of hops, weight in ounces X % alpha acids
  
'''ABV''' - Alchohol by volume
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'''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! Dont worry, have a home brew
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'''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

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