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The percentage of alcohol content in the beer. Session beers are under 4%, while imperial styles can exceed 10%.
Measures hop bitterness. Light lagers have 5-15 IBU, IPAs range 40-100+. Human perception maxes around 100.
Color measurement scale. Pale lagers are 2-4 SRM, amber ales 10-17, stouts 30+.
Sugar content before fermentation. Higher OG means more potential alcohol and body.