# IBU & SRM Brewing Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate beer bitterness (IBU) and color (SRM) using deterministic brewing formulas.

## Overview
- **Category:** science
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_F8HeNdRGt70nVzpfGlePOFikzWRkASCEhuOYvdxf/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** beer, ibu, srm, brewing-science, calculation

## Description

This MCP server provides precise brewing calculations for beer production. Use `calculate_bitterness` to determine the total International Bitterness Units (IBU) and the specific contribution of each hop addition based on the Tinseth formula. Use `calculate_color` to predict the final SRM color and its descriptive classification (pale, gold, amber, copper, or dark) using the Morey equation. Additionally, `simulate_boil_process` allows you to predict volume loss due to evaporation during the boil.

## Tools

### calculate_bitterness
Calculate total bitterness (IBU) and contribution per hop addition

### calculate_color
Calculate final SRM color and its description

### simulate_boil_process
Predict final volume and volume lost during boil

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the bitterness for a batch of 5 gallons with 10g of hops at 10% alpha acid boiled for 60 minutes and an OG of 1.050.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total bitterness for this batch is 32.5 IBU.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What will be the color of a beer made with 5kg of malt at 10 Lovibond in a 20 liter batch?
```

**Response:** 
```
The estimated color is 12.4 SRM, which is classified as amber.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
If I start with 30 liters and boil for 60 minutes with a 10% boil-off rate, what is my final volume?
```

**Response:** 
```
Your final volume will be 27 liters, with a total volume lost of 3 liters.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How is the bitterness calculated?**
Bitterness is calculated using the Tinseth formula, which accounts for hop weight, alpha acid percentage, boil time, and the original gravity of the wort.

**What determines the color of the beer?**
The color is determined by the Malting Color Units (MCU) of the grain bill, which is then converted to SRM using the Morey equation.

**Can I predict evaporation loss?**
Yes, you can use the `simulate_boil_process` tool to predict the final volume and total volume lost based on your boil-off rate.