IBU/SG ratio for a stout?

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leftcoastbrewer

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hey guys, i am making a 3 gallon batch of imperial oatmeal stout, i am looking at an est. 11% ABV.... right now all i have is a one time bittering of hops at the beginning of the 90 minute boil with 1 oz of chinook... this puts me at 46 IBU's and a IBU/SG ratio or .444....

as i understand it, the ratio of IBU/SG is more important then the IBU number by itself. i figured 46 was a little high but the ratio seems about right for taste. plus i don't mind if its a bit hopped out

this is my first stout so just looking for some feedback: thanks guy!
 
i reassessed my hops & decided to go with 1oz of EKG & 1oz of cascade at the beginning of the boil. felt it might pair better with the stout..... that puts me at 42 IBU's & .401 IBU/SG ratio
 
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