bittering
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1. bittering - Noun
2. bittering - Adjective
3. bittering - Verb
Meaning
A bitter compound used in adulterating beer; bittern.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
bitter
resentment
frustration
sour
bitterness
tasting
resentful
galling
madding
bittern
sourness
souring
acrimony
embitterment
shrilling
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Bittering hops are boiled for a longer period of time, typically 60–90 minutes, to maximize the isomerization of the alpha acids.
Bittering hops have higher concentrations of alpha acids, and are responsible for the large majority of the bitter flavor of a beer.