Guide to beer off-flavors: acetaldehyde
The peculiar smell in beer has always been a headache for brewers, although some peculiar smells are characteristic in some beer styles. But acetaldehyde is a special taste, because it may cause you to have a hangover, which is very detrimental to your health. Next, Micet Craft will introduce you to acetaldehyde-related content, so that
Guide to beer off-flavors: DMS
One of the most frequently mentioned odors in beer evaluation is dimethyl sulfide (DMS). DMS is a sulfur compound that is generally thought to give beer creamed corn or cooked vegetable characteristics. Most beer brewers know very well how to reduce the risk of DMS entering the beer, such as checking the boiling time and
Guide to beer off-flavors: infection
Is my beer infected? This is a question we often receive. Next, Micet Craft will introduce the content of beer infection. This is also the fourth article in our beer off-flavors series. If you are interested, you can read other articles related to odor. We hope to help you better complete beer brewing. Guide to beer
Guide to beer off-flavors: isoamyl acetate
The most important ester found in beer is isoamyl acetate, which has a flavor like rubber or pear blossom. Isoamyl acetate is considered an ester, or a mixture of alcohol and acid. Because fermentation (yeast converting sugar into alcohol) produces isoamyl acetate, isoamyl acetate is a very common off-flavors in all beer. Although the content
Guide to beer off-flavors: papery (oxidized)
Both commercial brewers and homebrewers are doing their best to reduce the oxygen content in the finished beer. The oxygen in the finished beer will destroy the long-term stability of the beer’s flavor and clarity, as well as cause peculiar smells. The oxidized beer will show a paper peculiar smell or even a sweet stone
Guide to abnormal beer taste: diacetyl
Diacetyl is a kind of ketone, which is an organic compound produced when alcohol is oxidized during the primary fermentation of beer. Yeast is a magical organism that handles the production of bread, wine, distilled beverages, and beer. When yeast ferments beer, it produces more than 500 different compounds that give beer its unique flavor
How to control the fermentation temperature?
In the brewing process of alcoholic beverages, the fermentation stage produces a by-product that is often overlooked: heat. It must be noted that the heat generated by normal beer fermentation activities can raise the process temperature by 10-15°F. Under ideal circumstances, the brewing process should be strictly adjusted within a relatively small temperature range to
How to choose the brewhouse heating method?
How to choose the heating method for a brewhouse is one of the important issues that need to be considered when setting up a brewery. In this article, Micet Craft will introduce you to what aspects of the brewhouse heating method should be considered. Questions to consider when choosing the heating method of the brewery:
Brewhouse heating options: Electric VS Steam VS Direct Fire
Many craft beer lovers, especially those who want to invest in opening a craft brewery, do not know which heating method is most suitable for their brewing system. For craft breweries, there are three popular heating methods, namely electric heating, steam heating, and direct fire heating. The heating method will affect the brewing process, and
10 steps to help you better complete the extract brewing
Compared with whole-grain brewing, extract brewing is regarded by some as a simplified process. Extract brewing omits a major step in the production of whole-grain brewing (malt), and the time required for brewing is shorter. But, whether there is a broader difference between extract brewing and whole-grain brewing remains to be discussed. In fact, extract
Learn more about winemaking
If you want to learn more about winemaking, you can subscribe to our blog for updates. We will update the blog every week so that you can learn more about winemaking.