
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

The importance of cooling and glycol systems in craft breweries
Temperature control is very important in the beer brewing process. High-quality beer depends on many factors, the most important of which is beer flavor. The flavor of the beer is greatly affected by the fermentation temperature, so it is necessary to maintain the ideal temperature inside the brewing equipment during the brewing process. The consistency

Top 5 considerations for choosing a craft brewery location
The craft beer industry is on an upward trajectory of explosive development. Around the world, a new craft brewery is opened every day on average. But, because of strict government regulations and high costs, it has become difficult to open a craft brewery. When opening a craft brewery, you will make many mistakes just like

4 tips to make your brewery successful
The decision to switch from an amateur craft beer enthusiast to operating a commercial brewery was a major decision. The craft beer market is booming, and of course, more people are entering the craft beer industry than ever before. According to data from the Brewers Association, as of the end of 2020, there are more
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