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ISSN 2570-8619 · Research Institute of Brewing and Malting, Plc. · 282 articles in the index
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Bioprospecting of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Fermented Foods of Pakyong, Sikkim: Documentation and Functional Assessment
Background: Fermentation is an ancient process of food processing that promotes the preservation of food, its taste, and nutrients. Some traditional Himalayan communities, such as those in the Pakyong district of Sikkim, are culturally dependent on a range of fermented foods as a source of…
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Hydrodynamic cavitation-assisted wort boiling: energy savings without compromising beer quality
From both environmental and economic perspectives, it is desirable to minimize energy consumption during brewing while maximizing raw material utilization. One of the most energy-intensive steps in brewing is wort boiling, which can be intensified through the application of hydrodynamic cavitation…
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Could endophytic bacteria Pantoea agglomerans isolated from hop cones contaminate beer?
Gram-positive bacteria, particularly lactic acid bacteria, are generally considered the primary potential contaminants of beer. However, given recent publications on the isolation of Gram-negative bacteria from hop pellets, it is important to also consider whether endophytic bacteria found in the…
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PFAS in the Brewing Chain: Occurrence in Raw Water and Beer – A Pilot Study
This pilot study investigates the occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in raw water used for brewing and in beer produced from this water in the Czech Republic. A total of 17 raw water samples and 21 beer samples from different breweries were analyzed. The determination of 32…
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Barley varieties registered in the Slovak Republic after the 2025 harvest
After the 2025 harvest, the malting two-row winter barley variety Livada was registered in the Slovak Republic. At the same time, the two-row non-malting spring barley variety IS Feedback and the six-row non-malting winter barley variety LG Zorica were registered. The present study summarises the…
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Barley varieties registered in the Czech Republic after the harvest of 2025
The study evaluates the malting quality of three spring barley varieties – KWS Enduris, LG Allegro, and LG Baryton – tested between 2023 and 2025. The grain samples were collected from sites with an optimal protein content. The malt produced from these samples was analysed according to the MEBAK…
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Quality of malting barley grain in the Czech Republic, harvest 2025
Within the framework of malting barley quality monitoring, the quality of malting barley from the 2025 harvest in the Czech Republic was evaluated in relation to the course of the growing season, which was characterised by pronounced climatic stress, particularly prolonged drought and elevated…
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Comparison of the Falling Number and Rapid Visco Analyzer methods for determining pre‑harvest sprouting in barley grain
Pre-harvest sprouting represents a serious agronomic risk in spring barley cultivation, particularly in years characterised by increased air humidity and more frequent rainfall during the pre-harvest and harvest periods. This study evaluates the risk of pre-harvest sprouting in selected spring…
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New Czech Hop Cultivars Art and Uran: A Step Toward Drought-Resistant Hops with High Brewing Potential
Two new Czech hop cultivars, Art and Uran, were developed within the national hop breeding program of the Czech Republic to improve drought tolerance while maintaining high brewing quality. The cultivars were evaluated for agronomic performance, chemical composition, and sensory properties in both…
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Sustainable Control of Alternaria and Fusarium spp. – a review
This review addresses the growing challenge of phytopathogenic fungi in agricultural systems and explores sustainable alternatives to conventional fungicide-based control strategies. Filamentous fungi, particularly species of the genera Alternaria and Fusarium, are among the most destructive plant…
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Dilute and Shoot: A novel approach for determination of chlormequat and mepiquat in beer
The extensive use of pesticides in agriculture has led to the presence of their residues in soil, water sources, and crops. Among these, the plant growth regulators chlormequat and mepiquat are commonly employed to regulate plant growth. The European Union has established maximum residue limits…
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Alpha Acids Content in Czech Hops from the 2025 Harvest - Forecasts, Reality and Trends
The alpha acids content of Czech hops from the 2025 harvest was evaluated using pre-harvest forecasts, harvest forecasts and final analytical data obtained from more than 3,300 commercial and farm samples processed by three independent laboratories. Weather conditions during the 2025 growing season…
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Effect of cultivation and processing on Fusarium mycotoxins in malting barley
The study investigated the contamination of malting barley grain with mycotoxins of Fusarium during the process of growth and development of grain and its subsequent processing in the malting plant into manufactured beer. Attention was focused on their hygienic quality, zearalenone and…
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Formation of brewing qualities of Ukrainian hop varieties under the influence of weather factors
The brewing qualities of hop raw materials are critical in the selection of varieties for beer production. The accumulation of bitter substances, polyphenolic substances and essential oil in hop cones depends on the variety and weather conditions. In this regard, the aim of our research was to…
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Alpha acids content in Czech hops from 2024 harvest – forecasts, reality and trends
The alpha acids content of the 2024 hop crop in the Czech Republic was evaluated using a pre-harvest forecast, a harvest forecast and a reality. The alpha-acids value in the Saaz variety was 2.72% w/w, in the Žatec (2.87% w/w) and Tršice (2.47% w/w) hop growing regions the content was well below…
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Evaluation of products for Drosophila suzukii control and their impact on grape quality
The pest Drosophila suzukii also causes significant damage to grapevine berries. Kaolin-based products and biostimulants were tested in an experiment to reduce the development of Drosophila suzukii and the development of sour rot, while the effect on grape quality parameters was also investigated…
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Barley varieties registered in the Czech Republic after the harvest of 2024
After the 2024 harvest, the following varieties of spring malting barley were registered in the Czech Republic: LG Vaclav, Matika, Starship, and SY Signet, along with the varieties of winter non-malting barley: Organa, KWS Antonis, and RGT Alessia. The LG Vaclav variety exhibited low levels of…
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Barley varieties registered in the Slovak Republic after the harvest of 2024
After the 2024 harvest, six barley varieties were registered in the Slovak Republic, including three spring barley varieties with malting quality. After two years of testing, the spring malting barley varieties Buzzer, LG Allegro, and LG Baryton were registered. The grain volume weight was above 65…
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Exploring the flavors, preparation technique and nutritional benefit of indigenous fermented food of Meitei community
The Indian state of Manipur is a significant part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. With a long history of maintaining their culture and customs, the Indo-Mongoloid Meitei depend upon a varied bio-resource system for their livelihood, food, and medicine. Hawaijar, Soibum, Soidon, Hentak, and…
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Active Components in Kelp Beer and Its Anticoagulant Effect
The brewing technology of kelp beer with kelp powder and its anticoagulant effect were explored in this study by pre-trials and laboratory-scale tests, the adding method and dosage of kelp powder were determined by analysis of anticoagulant effect and sensory evaluation of beers. Then, a 100 L…