Beer Glossary
Here you can learn all about the Germans´ favorite drink. From A as in Alcoholic Contents to Z as in Zymase. If you don't find a term you're looking for, just let us know. We'll make sure that you find the answer by the next time you visit.
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- Alcoholic content
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The alcoholic content of the beer is closely connected to the wort content: One third to one quarter of the wort is converted into alcohol by the fermentation process. A Pilsener beer with a wort content of approx. 11 % has an alcoholic content of approx. 3.5 to 4 wt%, i.e. 4.4 – 5.0 vol%( conversion factor 1.26).
This term in other languages:
- Altbier beer
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A dark beer, brewed the old way i.e. the top fermented style.
This term in other languages:
- Annual beer consumpt
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The citizens of united Germany drank on average 125.5 liters of beer per person in 2000.
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- Hop
- Hops give beer its typical bitter taste, and it helps extend the shelf life and "flower" its stability.