bittering

Meanings

• noun

  The process of adding hops to beer during the brewing process to give it its characteristic bitter taste.

  - "The brewer added the bittering hops to the boiling wort."
  - "The bittering stage is an essential part of brewing."

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Variants

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bitter , bittered , bittering , bitters

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Etymology

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From Old English 'bitere' meaning 'sharp, bitter'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of hops in brewing was in 822 AD in Germany.

2. The average beer contains about 30-60 IBUs (International Bittering Units) of bitterness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hops: A flower used in brewing for its bittering and aromatic properties.

2. Ale: A type of beer that undergoes primary fermentation in warm conditions and is often bittered using hops.

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Culture

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In beer brewing, bittering is a crucial process that contributes to the taste and aroma of the beer. It is often associated with the hop plant and its use in brewing.

How to Memorize "bittering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a brewer adding hops to a boiling wort.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bittering' with the taste and aroma of beer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hops Give Beer Its Bite' to remember the role of bittering in brewing.

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