Brewmaster/ Beer and Beverage Researcher /Active Learner/ Forever Student/Certified Cicerone®️/Certified in Beer Science
Let's talk about balance in beers. Have you ever ordered an IPA in a taproom with 70-80 IBUs and realized that the bitterness of the beer is actually not that present? Well this is thanks to the balance between the sweetness of the malt and the bitterness of the hops. Let's see: IBU's (international bitterness units) is the international measure to establish bitterness in beer. This is established by each brewer when the formulation and brewing of the beer is carried out. Analysis can later be done in the laboratory for accurate numbers. This amount of IBUs counteracts the amount of sweetness provided by the malt. Now, why is balance even in the most malty beers so important? Simple: Drinkability. Drinkability is what all of us, brewers, should aspire. We need to aspire that all our creations are in a high range of drinkability, this will help us make our product appealing to the majority of beer lovers. I am aware that not all of us like the same types of beer, and that sometimes a beer with 80 IBUS can be seen as very bitter, but I invite you to try it, and analyze if there is a balance between bitterness and caramel flavors. , chocolate, bread, cookies and malt sweetness. I'll be honest, I love IPAs, that feeling of freshness and citrus, fruity, spicy aromas that the hops give is really pleasant to my senses, however, I like that the IPA that I am enjoying at my favorite bar is very well balanced, so in That way, I can order one or two more after reach the bottom of my glass. Cheers! #craftbeer #brewer #beerlovers #beer #drinkability #ipas #ibus #malt
