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Beer Fermentation Hops Along

Oct 4, 2018 · 4 min
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The bittering agents called hops have enzymes that chew up starch and unleash more fermentable sugar—which can boost alcohol and CO2 in the finished brew. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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