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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2001
Adam M. Gimbel, Atlantic Highlands, NY (US);
Trevor R. Roberts, Ipswich, GB;
Robert J. Smith, Yakima, WA (US);
Richard J. H. Wilson, Copthorne, GB;
Adam M. Gimbel, Atlantic Highlands, NY (US);
Trevor R. Roberts, Ipswich, GB;
Robert J. Smith, Yakima, WA (US);
Richard J. H. Wilson, Copthorne, GB;
S.S. Steiner, Inc., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
An improved flavoring composition and process for brewing malt beverages is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the flavoring composition is formed from a high solids percent, room temperature stable, partially aqueous composition of a potassium salt of iso-α-acids. Such composition may be added to the wort kettle or else used as a post-fermentation additive, preferably after dilution with demineralized water. In another embodiment, the flavoring composition comprises a mixture containing reduced (rho-) iso-α-acids in alkali metal salts form, β-acids and hop oil. This latter composition is useful as a substitute for normal kettle extract, hops or hop pellets, allowing easy preparation of beer that resists formation of unpleasant, 'skunk' flavors but has otherwise similar flavor and physical properties.