calories in beer

[Ray Mitteldorf]

I know that there is a formula for figuring out the calories in a specific beer but I have not been able to find it anywhere. If anybody could help I would really appreciate it.

Thanks

[Fred]

HI Ray:
You asked about calculating Kcal in beer:

Kcal/12 oz beer:

alcohol w/w X 6.9 = A
real extract - Ash X 4 = B
A + B = C

C X 3.55 X specific gravity = Kcal/12 oz

In the past I used .15 as Ash factor, based on analysis
at time in Frankenmuth, MI.

I hope the forgoing is of help to you.

Fred Scheer
Boscos Nashville Brewing Co.
THE RESTAURANT FOR BEERLOVERS:)

[M. W. Snyder]

Hello Fred and everyone,

Fred,

Would you please (or any one else) please explain to me what is an "Ash factor"?

Thank you.

Michael W. Snyder:confused:

[dick murton]

I have not heard of the ash factor myself, but I guess it is an allowance for the mineral salts in the beer. As it seems quite high, I wonder if this also includes an allowance for non fermentables such as proteins and hop resins - but would ould welcome clarification myself

Cheers

[brewmonkey]

Found this website while searching for some answers myself.

http://realbeer.com/spencer/attenuation.html