What factors determine the taste of craft beer by DEGONG brewers?

Good quality beer must have a pure, refreshing, full-bodied and sharp taste. If the beer tastes abnormal, consumer satisfaction will inevitably decrease. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the factors that affect the beer taste during the brewing process, and take measures to strictly control it to prevent the beer from producing odors.

1. The influence of equipment on beer.

A worker must first sharpen his tools if he wants to do his job well. Having a set of beer brewing equipment with scientific and reasonable design and complete functions can not only reduce the saccharification brewing time, improve processing efficiency, save labor costs, but also ensure the taste stability of the finished beer.

In addition to brewing equipment that has a certain impact on the finished beer, brewing raw materials, beer recipes and brewing technology will all have an impact on beer.

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2. The influence of malt on beer taste

Malt is the main raw material for brewing beer, and its quality directly affects the taste of beer. If the process conditions are not well controlled during the malting process, it will directly bring unhealthy tastes such as musty, sour, and bitter tastes to the beer. Excessive dissolution of malt will darken the beer color and thin taste; high malting degree, excessive dissolution, low-temperature drying and dehydration will not produce caramel taste; too low baking temperature, beer will appear fishy; malt can not be eradicated Net, the beer taste will appear bitter.

3. The influence of brewing water on beer taste

The quality of beer brewing water directly affects the quality and taste of beer. Too much carbonate content or too alkaline can easily extract the bitterness of the bark. Even if the amount of bitter hops is reduced, the bitterness is difficult to eliminate.

When the PH value of the brewing water is greater than 7, and the PH value of the produced wort is greater than 5.6, the brewed beer has a heavy bitterness and a rough taste. If the iron content in the water is too high, the beer will have an iron smell; when using tap water, pay attention to the chloride ion content. Too much will make the beer taste salty and have a bleach taste.

4. The influence of hops on beer taste

Hops give beer a special fragrance and refreshing bitterness. If hops are aged for too long, they will oxidize and lose the original yellow-green ocean, causing the beer to produce a rough and pungent bitterness. Be sure to keep it cold and sealed. In addition, excessive addition of hops and long boiling time will cause unpleasant bitterness in beer.

5. The influence of yeast on beer taste

Pure taste beer should not have a yeasty taste, but if the fermentation and storage temperature is high, the fermentation is not vigorous, the added amount of yeast is large, and the yeast is aging, it will cause the yeast cells to autolyze and make the finished beer have a yeasty taste to varying degrees. Therefore, the dead yeast and protein condensate at the bottom of the tank must be discharged in time for 24 hours. The temperature of the diacetyl reduction reaches the process requirements and the bottom of the tank is opened to cool in time to prevent the yeast from dissolving.

6. The influence of CO₂ on the taste of beer and wine

Carbon dioxide imparts a taste of beer, which is beneficial to prevent the oxidation of beer, lower the pH value of the liquor, prevent contamination by bacteria, and make the beer taste softer and refreshing. Lack of CO2 will cause impure and boring taste.

The amount of CO2 dissolved in beer is related to pressure and storage temperature. The higher the tank pressure and the lower the temperature, the more CO2 will be dissolved, and vice versa.

Raw material:malt,yeast;water;hops.

Of course, there are many factors that affect the taste of craft beer, and this is the main part. High-quality equipment + high-quality raw materials + superb craftsmanship. The quality beer of good beer is produced.

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