BU:GU
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Measurements and calculations”.
Explanation
Ratio of bitterness (IBU) to gravity units (the last two digits of the SG). Around 0.5 tastes balanced, above 0.7 clearly bitter. The final-beer calculator shows it.
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What does the BU:GU ratio describe?
- The bitterness per glass
- The ratio of bitterness to original gravity
- The ratio of colour to alcohol
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Correct: The ratio of bitterness to original gravity. A value of around 0.5 is considered balanced. Below it a beer seems malty, above it hoppy.
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