Beer Chemistry 101 with John

A Crash Course on the Science of Beer with John, Certified Cicerone

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Lesson 1: Hops are Not Just for Eating

Contrary to popular belief, hops are not just for snacking. They're for flavor, bitterness, and aroma in beer.

• Alpha acids: the good stuff
• Essential oils: the magic that makes beer taste like beer

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What's the Deal with IBUs?

A question that's been puzzling beer enthusiasts for years: What's the deal with IBUs? Well, let's break it down:

• International Bitterness Units: the unit of measurement that's all the rage
• How to calculate: it's not rocket science (but it does involve some math)

Beer Chemistry in the Wild

From the science behind Guinness' nitrogenation process to the art of brewing kombucha, beer chemistry is all around us.

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