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Boiling

Syllabus Path

Know that wort is boiled to sterilize it and to add hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma.

  1. IV. Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes
  2. B. Brewing Process Overview
  3. 4. Boiling

Exam Focus

  • Wort is boiled in the brew kettle.
  • Hops may be added during the boil.
  • Boiling sterilizes wort.

Kettle work

The boil makes wort microbiologically safer and creates an opportunity for hop additions that shape bitterness, flavor, and aroma.

Key Terms

Brew kettle
The vessel where wort is boiled.

References

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