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(organic chemistry, brewing) Any of a class of chemical compounds which collectively give hopped beer its characteristic bitter flavor.

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alpha acid

Source Word

alpha acid

(organic chemistry, brewing) Any of a class of chemical compounds which collectively give hopped beer its characteristic bitter flavor.

Japanese Meaning

ホップ由来の化合物群。ビールに独特な苦味を与える有機化学物質の一群として、醸造過程でホップから抽出される成分を指す。

The brewer measured the alpha acid content of the hops before adding them to the boil.

醸造家は煮沸に加える前にホップ由来の苦味化合物の含有量を測定した。

Sense（1）

(organic chemistry, brewing) Any of a class of chemical compounds which collectively give hopped beer its characteristic bitter flavor.

alpha acids

（ plural ）