Brewer's bid to be the bitterest

500 IBUs? I don't think iso-α-acid is anywhere near that soluble in beer.

The nine-gallon keg of barley wine – made using £100 worth of hops, compared to £5 for an average beer – is still untasted by Mr Fowler as he believes he might not be able to handle it.



He is hoping the beer will be about 500 International Bitterness Units (IBUs) – the measurement used for recording bitterness.



Although there is no official record, it is believed the current holder is Founders Devil Dancer Triple IPA, with 200 IBUs.

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