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26 August 2025

Impact of branched-chain fatty acids from aged hops on beer aroma

Hops and beer flavour | What are aged hops? Aged hops have been traditionally used in Lambic style beer, and usually impart an unpleasant cheesy aroma [1], which is contributed by branched chain fatty acids (BCFAs) formed by oxidative degradation of hop bitter acids during the ageing process.

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