Turbidity measurement for dark beers
Quality assurance | Naturally cloudy beers such as Hefeweizen or unfiltered Kellerbier are a pleasure to drink. However, brewers attempt to obtain the clearest possible appearance of the beverage for most beer types. Consumers regard haze, e.g. flocculated proteins, as a quality flaw or as a sign of spoilage in many instances. This article describes ways in which turbidity measurement and quality assurance are handled successfully, even in dark beers.