Kvasny Prumysl, 2002 (vol. 48), issue 9
Agnus - First Czech High-Alpha Hop Variety.Peer-reviewed article
K. KROFTA, V. NESVADBA, J. ČEPIČKA, A. MIKYŠKA
Kvasny Prum. 2002; 48(9): 239-244 | DOI: 10.18832/kp2002018 
In the year 2001, the variety Agnus was registered in the Czech Republic as the first Czech high-alpha variety of hop. It contains approximately 30 % b.w. in dry matter of total resins and 11 to 15 % b.w. of α-bitter acids. The content of β-bitter acids inheres mainly in the range from 5,0 to 7,5 % b.w. in dry substance. In the Agnus variety, the soft resins form approximately 90 % of weight of total resins, the rest remains to hard resins. The content of cohumulone in α-bitter acids is generally higher than 30 % rel. and in maximum values it can even reach the limit of 39 % rel. The content of hop oils in the Agnus variety is high...
Positive Contributions of Beer to Consumer's Health.Peer-reviewed article
V. KELLNER, P. ČEJKA, J. ČULÍK, T. HORÁK, M. JURKOVÁ
Kvasny Prum. 2002; 48(9): 244-248 | DOI: 10.18832/kp2002019
This synoptical work summarizes different findings, including the brand-new ones, on the positive effect of beer, when consumed in reasonable and adecuate quantity, upon health of the population. It resumes influences of small rations of alcohol over the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, the tranquillizing effect on psyche, the stress reduction, and the effect on blood pressure. The work discusses problems of antioxidant matters present in beer and of their incidence, putting emphasis on polyphenol matters both from malt and hop. Attention is paid to the content of vitamins. Discussed ...