Hop IBU Calculator
Bitterness Optimization Tool
Hop Additions
Hop Schedule
Variety
AA%
Amount (oz)
Time (min)
IBU Analysis
Total IBUs
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IBUs
Individual Contributions
IBU/Gravity Ratio
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BU:GU Ratio
Style Analysis
Optimization Tips
IBU Reference Guide
Common Style IBUs
- • American Lager: 8-15
- • Pale Ale: 30-45
- • IPA: 40-70
- • Double IPA: 65-100
- • Stout: 25-40
BU:GU Ratios
- • Malty: 0.3-0.5
- • Balanced: 0.5-0.7
- • Hoppy: 0.7-1.0
- • Very Hoppy: 1.0+
Utilization Tips
- • 60 min: Maximum utilization
- • 20-30 min: Moderate utilization
- • 5-10 min: Low utilization
- • 0 min: Minimal bitterness