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Flavor scores for fresh beersamples

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4.304.003.804.204.424.524.264.394.414.264.314.32

4.254.314.124.434.364.294.164.284.394.294.414.36

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The Beer Carousel - Monitor Quality Year-Roundand See How You Compare to the Competition

Anonymous comparison of your beers with those from other breweries

ü research into the causes of off-�avors, in order to identify and correct weak points in production

ü improvement of quality over time, both internally and externally

ü detect seasonal �uctuations

ü manage �uctuations by adjusting equipment or processes (brew- house, raw materials, fermentation conditions, yeast management)

ü evaluation in the form of tables and graphs

ü interpretation of the results by experts

What is included in this package?

ü basic beer analysis (original gravity, alcohol concentration, pH measurement)

ü sensory analysis according to the DLG method

ü aging behavior

ü foam stability

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Results from tastings for fresh beer conducted according tothe DLG method

error in production, implement corrective measures

monitoring the measures implemented, maintain quality

Performance Package

The package Beer Carousel comprises the following:

• samples collected (within Germany)• comprehensive analysis• evaluation in writing • analysis certificate

For information on current pricing, please consult the List of Services and Fees on our website:

www.blq-weihenstephan.de

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Research Center Weihenstephanfor Brewing and Food QualityTechnische Universität München