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Does heavy beer weigh more than a light beer?

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Generally, yes. Light beers typically contain more water and less dissolved solids than what we will somewhat awkwardly call “heavy beers”. read more

Depends on why the beer is “heavy”. Alcohol weighs less than water, so a liter of vodka weighs less than a liter of water. However, beer is a mix of water, alcohol, carbohydrates, and proteins. The alcohol reduces the weight, but the carbs and proteins dissolve to create a solution heavier than water. read more

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When you measure the specific gravity of finished beer, it usually has a higher SG than water, which has an SG of 1.000. This means that beer is denser and, hence, weighs more per gallon than water. When I make my Irish Red, I add a one-quart bottle of liquid malt extract to the brew pot. That one-quart bottle weighs over six pounds! 8 lbs per gallon. read more

Light beers typically contain more water and less dissolved solids than what we will somewhat awkwardly call “heavy beers”. Brewers brew beer in accordance with a “grain bill”, which is a list of all of the grains, hops and flavoring agents to be combined with water and yeast to brew the beer. read more

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