Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method for brewing beer comprising the addition of polyphenol-rich extracts prepared from hops at specific steps during or after the brewing process. The method enhances the mouthfeel, the reducing power and the stability of beer. Furthermore, beers comprising the polyphenol-rich extracts are provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 6, 2007
Publication date:
November 1, 2007
Applicant:
CHEMISCH EN BIOCHEMISCH ONDERZOEKSCENTRUM (CBOK)
Inventors:
Guido Aerts, Luc De Cooman, Gert De Rouck, Koen Goiris