You sit down at a brewery. The menu arrives. Suddenly, you’re looking at words like ABV, IBU, dry-hopped, unfiltered, sour, sessionable and wondering if you accidentally opened a chemistry textbook. Don’t worry. You’re not expected to know all of it. A craft beer menu is basically telling you what the beer is going to taste and feel like before you order it. Once you understand a few terms, choosing a beer becomes much easier. ABV: How Strong Is It? ABV means Alcohol By Volum