Process for the pre-isomerization of hops for preparing a beer
US4844912A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12C3/12
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Process for the pre-isomerization of hops, in particular for preparing a beer or like beverage obtained from solely malt or from malt and at least one substitution cereal in a preparation line comprising an operation for obtaining a sugared wort and an operation for fermenting said wort in the presence of yeasts. The pre-isomerization is effected by cooking and extrusion of the hops at a temperature lower than 120.degree. C. by a continuous passage of the hops, which are previously dried and pressed in a cooker-extruder having at least two screws, with a quantity of water less than 50% by weight, the extruded hops being then mixed with the sugared wort in the beverage-preparing line.
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