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| + | '''Alpha acids''' are the component of [[hops]] responsible for creating the majority of [[bitterness]] in [[beer]]. The major varieties are humulone, cohumulone,and adhumulone. When isomerized through boiling, they create iso-alpha acids, which are extremely bitter. | ||
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Alpha acids are the component of hops responsible for creating the majority of bitterness in beer. The major varieties are humulone, cohumulone,and adhumulone. When isomerized through boiling, they create iso-alpha acids, which are extremely bitter.
