bitterness scale

The bitterness scale is a measurement system used to quantify how bitter a substance, like a hop variety in beer or a food ingredient, tastes. It assigns numerical values to the level of bitterness, helping brewers, chefs, and scientists compare and balance flavors. The scale typically ranges from low (mild bitterness) to high (very intense bitterness), making it easier to predict how a product will taste and to achieve desired flavor profiles. Think of it as a way to numerically describe how sharp or biting a flavor is.