The Brü Lab

Episode 139 | Applying The Science: Hitting Target Bitterness

Jan 3, 2024
The podcast discusses hitting target bitterness in beer, exploring the role of hops, decreasing trend of IBUs in West Coast IPAs, brewing techniques for balanced bitterness, eliminating oxygen in brewing, adjusting bitterness over time, choosing hops for different beer styles, measuring bitterness using an assay and its limitations, approaching brewing classic styles, and understanding factors contributing to beer bitterness.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Analyzing Bitterness in West Coast IPAs
02:03 • 4min
3
Discussion on Non-Foaming Sanitizer, Closed CO2 Transfers, and Deoxygenated Water in Brewing
06:20 • 3min
4
Eliminating Oxygen in Brewing and Achieving Target Bitterness
09:08 • 5min
5
Adjusting Bitterness in Beer Brewing
14:10 • 18min
6
Choosing Hops for Brewing Different Beer Styles
31:59 • 9min
7
Measuring Bitterness and Exploring Hop Timing Additions
41:24 • 4min
8
Approach to Brewing Classic Styles and Target Bitterness
45:09 • 19min
9
Understanding Beer Bitterness
01:04:32 • 10min