RJKSKI
Brewer
Just made a batch of wet hopped IPA. I used 30 ounces of fresh wet hops in a 5.5 gal batch. Had the hops tested so I know the alpha and beta acids are close. recipe says the IBU should be 94. It's not even close. I'm assuming it's because the hop utilization factor of 100% is not right. Does anyone have an idea what hop utilization percent I should try for fresh wet hops added to a 5.5 gallon final volume batch. I added 6 ounce quantities at 45, 30, 15, 5 and then at 170 degree steep to 155. Excellent taste but no where near a 90 IBU ale.