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'''AAU''' - a measurement of hops, weight in ounces X % alpha acids | '''AAU''' - a measurement of hops, weight in ounces X % alpha acids | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 9 February 2007
Terms
Abbreviations
AAU - a measurement of hops, weight in ounces X % alpha acids
ABV - Alcohol by volume
ABW - Alcohol by weight
DME - Dry Malt Extract
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.
LME - Light Malt Extract
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
