Brewing & Homebrewing Terms

A cloudiness that appears in beer as it gets cold, usually a result of hydrogen bonding during the brewing process.

The coagulation of proteins during wort cooling.

A counter pressure filler is a metal device used to fill bottles from a pressurized source such as a keg without losing carbonation. With minimal loss due to foaming.

Fermentation by-product that may lend buttery or butterscotch notes to beer. This is considered an off-flavor in excessive amounts in any beer, however it is considered an off-flavor in most lagers in any amount. Can also be caused by contamination.

Dry Malt Extract