1. bittering - Noun
2. bittering - Adjective
3. bittering - Verb
A bitter compound used in adulterating beer; bittern.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBittering hops are boiled for a longer period of time, typically 60–90 minutes, to maximize the isomerization of the alpha acids. Source: Internet
Bittering hops have higher concentrations of alpha acids, and are responsible for the large majority of the bitter flavor of a beer. Source: Internet