Kvasny Prum. 1969; 15(8): 169-174 | DOI: 10.18832/kp1969017

Chemical properties of polyphenols (tanning maters) present in hops and their role in brewing industry.Peer-reviewed article

J. MOŠTEK

Adhering to the Harris classification system of polyphenols present in hops the author describes their chemical and physical properties and evaluates the importance of some of them for brewing industry. He underlines also specific features of hops from the Žatec region. The composition of polyphenols in the Žatec hops differs from that of foreign varieties.
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Keywords: polyphenols, hops, brewing industry

Published: August 1, 1969