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Anton Paar Improves Quality Control with TPO Analysis Integrated into PBA 5001 Beer

With the addition of Total Package Oxygen (TPO) analysis, Anton Paar, a pioneer in brewery technology and analytical instruments worldwide, has announced a major improvement to its Packaged Beverage Analyzer (PBA) 5001 Beer. With this innovative feature, the PBA 5001 is now the most complete quality control system on the market, providing an unmatched degree…

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Kvass is Returning Because of the Low-ABV Beverage Trend

There was kefir first, then kombucha. It appears like kvass is going to be the next fermented drink that checks off a number of requirements. Probiotic-rich and well-known for its tangy, refreshing taste, kvass is also incredibly sustainable, leveraging one of the most often discarded food items: bread, of which 100 million tons are thrown…

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How Women Are Creating and Shaking the Sizzle in Summer Beer Trends

Discover how women are transforming the beer landscape, setting trends, and promoting inclusion in this seasonal treat as summer’s warmth arrives. Laughter reverberates as the sun’s golden rays dance over foamy glasses in the delightful realm of summer beer. But hold on—there’s more to this warm season than simply sunlight and fun moments.  Get ready…

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Converting Spent Grain Into Nanocellulose For Environmentally Friendly Packaging

Under the direction of Gustav Nyström, researchers at Empa’s Cellulose and Wood Materials department are searching for methods to make money off of spent grain. They have created a method to turn brewery waste into high-grade nanocellulose, a flexible biodegradable raw material that may be used to make fiber-reinforced polymers or packaging materials, among other…

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One Recent Report Found That Caffeine Is The Primary Motivator For Non-Alcoholic Purchases

Research from data analytics company Numerator indicates that consumers seeking non-alcoholic beverages are also searching for caffeine.  Pre/probiotics (17%), CBD (14%), caffeine (28%), vitamins (24%), electrolytes (22%), and adaptogens (5%), among other reasons, are among the non-alcoholic beverage users’ selections.  Consumers have been moving toward healthier lifestyles and non-alcoholic beverages for a number of years…

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Japan Has An Edge Over Other Countries Alcohol-Free

The world’s second-highest non-alcoholic beer consumption is found in Japan. Fiona Holland from Just Drinks investigates if international companies have a chance in a market dominated by regional behemoths. Among all the substitutes for alcohol, non-alcoholic beer has gained the most traction thus far. While still tiny, alcohol-free beer is eroding the sales of traditional…

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Alaska Airlines Expands Its Selection Of Premium Beverages With Co-Branded IPA

The ‘Cloud Cruiser,’ a co-branded IPA that is now offered 30,000 feet or higher in select lounges, is the result of the collaboration of two well-known Pacific Northwest businesses. Alaska Airlines is already offering its first-ever house brew, a unique craft beer made just for the airline by Seattle-based Fremont Brewing. Alaska’s newest IPA will…

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The Institute Of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) Launches Its First Dry Hopping Short Course

This course gives brewers the knowledge and techniques essential for producing exceptional dry hopped beers. The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), the most widely recognised provider of technical education in the brewing industry, has launched a brand new self-assessed and on demand technical course – Dry Hopping. The Dry Hopping course is the latest…

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Dry February And Beyond Have Replaced Dry January

The annual booze-free challenge has received a lot of attention this year. The concept of alcohol in the minds of adult Americans shifted with Dry January. The change is caused by the growing importance of lifespan and sleep in terms of overall health. According to NIQ, a company that studies consumer behaviour, non-alcoholic beer sales…

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The University Of Pittsburgh’s Engineering Department Gives Students The Chance To Brew Their Own Beer

Professor of engineering at University Of Pittsburgh and a 25-year veteran of home brewing beer, Robert Parker, made the decision to “do something different” and “bring his passion to work.”  Parker accomplished this, working with colleagues Rob Toplak and Dan Cole, to introduce the Pitt engineering department’s Science, Technology, and Culture of Craft Brewing course. …

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