Adjusting hop alpha acids

[Robertestein05_gmail.com (Robert)]

@denny

HSI is never listed on packages for homebrewers.  IBU is a mythical WAG unless you have a professional lab and a large number of trials to calibrate your system. Then it’s almost SWAG.  Go on experience, and adjust recipe based on evidence from your taste buds.

Actually, YCH lists it on their packaging.

Haven’t spotted it on the packaging at LHBS before,  I’ll keep an eye out.  But I usually just order from a trusted source (they would count) and assume no rough treatment has occurred and the alpha listed is close enough.

Welcome back, Denny!

[denny]

@denny

HSI is never listed on packages for homebrewers.  IBU is a mythical WAG unless you have a professional lab and a large number of trials to calibrate your system. Then it’s almost SWAG.  Go on experience, and adjust recipe based on evidence from your taste buds.

Actually, YCH lists it on their packaging.

Haven’t spotted it on the packaging at LHBS before,  I’ll keep an eye out.  But I usually just order from a trusted source (they would count) and assume no rough treatment has occurred and the alpha listed is close enough.

Welcome back, Denny!

Well, damn, now neither am I!  I know it was on there at one point.  I’ll have to ask them about it.

Thanks for the welcome back.  New Zealand was awesome beyond words.