IBUcalculator Premium Edition app for iPhone and iPad

The IBUcalculator app is used to compute the expected bitterness of homebrew based on the type, amount, and duration of hopping.

Although IBU offers standardization of brewing techniques, bitterness is a perceptual quality that varies among individuals. Consequently, most homebrewers prefer one method of IBU calculation over another because it tends to match their own subjective experience. The IBUcalculator is derived from the popular formulations of Glenn Tinseth.

IBUcalculator guides the user through each step of the calculation. A convenient look-up table facilitates the entry of alpha acid content. When the calculation is completed, the user can compare the IBU to the range of values for other common beers.

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