Brewing Lambic: Difference between revisions

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*Sterilization of the wort
*Sterilization of the wort
[[File:3Fonteinen_coolship.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The split-level, 4 compartment coolship at 3 Fonteinen]]
[[File:3Fonteinen_coolship.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The split-level, 4 compartment coolship at 3 Fonteinen]]
*Extraction of hop antibacterial compounds
*Extraction of hop antibacterial compounds.
*Reduction of hop aromatics
*Reduction of hop aromatics. The aromatic compounds of hops are volatile and are driven off during the boil.
*Caramelization of the wort thanks to Maillard reactions
*Caramelization of the wort via to Maillard reactions.
*Reduction in liquid collected during extensive sparging to provide higher sugar content and thus increased alcohol content.  
*Reduction of volume. The extensive sparging (rinsing of the grain) during mashing dilutes the sugar content of the pre-boiled wort, and the extended lambic boil helps to concentrate the sugar content.  


===Hopping===
===Hopping===