Nuremberg | The online-journal BrewingScience features peer-reviewed scientific papers with impact on the brewing industry. The May/June 2024 issue is out now. It was sponsored by Hopsteiner. The brief article abstracts below provide a good initial overview of the content, the full articles can be read online at https://www.brewingscience.de.

Wisconsin | GEA has begun construction of its technology center for alternative proteins in Janesville, WI (USA). Scheduled to open in 2025, the center will scale up the production of novel plant-based, microbial, and cell-based foods. Here, GEA aims to support manufacturers in meeting the demand for complementary proteins and ingredients to traditional animal-based products.

Neutraubling | It has been officially confirmed: Following a resolution taken by the Executive Board, Krones aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2040 – along the entire value chain.

Germany | Centec and Solos by Prodalim have agreed to cooperate on the construction of modules for aroma recovery from a vacuum rectification plant based on a regenerable resin bed according to the patented process of FlavoLogic, a subsidiary of Prodalim. These modules are to be used in particular in dealcoholization plants of the “DeAlcoTec” type from Centec GmbH to further optimize the taste of the end product. The collaboration includes planning, project execution, delivery, installation and commissioning for the dealcoholization of fermented products such as wine, cider, beer and spirits.

Nuremberg | On 17 April 2024, BarthHaas, one of the world’s leading suppliers of hop products and services, reported it is expanding its innovative PHA (Precision in Hop Aroma) product range with a series of water-based alternatives. As is the case with the entire range, the new variants enable high-quality beers and other hop-based beverages to be produced more efficiently and more profitably.

Nuremberg | The online-journal BrewingScience published by Fachverlag Hans Carl features peer-reviewed scientific papers with impact on the brewing industry. The latest issue was published online on 30 April and focuses on the impact of AI on the brewing industry.

Nuremberg | The international hop specialist BarthHaas has published its Hop Harvest Guide 2023 in March. Brewing and hop professionals all over the world value the guide for its comprehensive documentation of the quality of the most recent hop crop. It helps brewers to adapt their processes and recipes to the changes identified in the respective crop year.

Nuremberg | BarthHaas is again offering BarthHaas Grants in 2024 to support two promising new research projects with funding amounting to 10,000 euros per project. The grants will be awarded for project ideas in the fields of brewing science and hops. Young researchers can apply to the world’s leading hop services provider until July 31.

The Netherlands | During the 108 VLB International Brewing & Engineering Congress 2024 which took place from 13 to 15 March, Holland Malt officially opened the world’s first emission-free malthouse. With this step, the Eemshaven-based malthouse goes completely off gas.