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ABV vs. IBU: What These Numbers Actually Mean for the Beer in Your Hand

Golden beer being poured from a tap into a Four Corners Brewing Co. branded pint glass held by hand outdoors

ABV vs. IBU: What These Numbers Actually Mean for the Beer in Your Hand You’re holding a cold one. On the side of the can it says 7.3% ABV and 72 IBU. You know it’s beer. You know it’s going to be good. But what do those two little number combos actually mean for what’s about to hit your palate? […]