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24 October 2019

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.

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