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- IBU
- An estimate of the beers bitterness.Same as International
Bittering Units (see below).
- Imperial Stout
- See Russian
Stout.
India Pale Ale
- An ale brewed in England for British troops stationed
in India in the 18th century. It was brewed very strong to survive
a voyage that could take as long as six months. Highly hopped.
- Initial heat
- The first temperature the beer hits when the grains
are added to the hot water.
- International Bittering Units
- One Bitterness Unit is equal to 1 milligram of iso(merized)
alpha acid in one liter of wort of beer.
- Irish Red Ale
- An Irish ale, noted for its reddish color, full body, and sweetish, sometimes buttery palate.