Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft Beers

In the last few years, the production and consumption of craft beers has increased notably. However, there is restricted knowledge about the potential impact of chips from different wood species on beer quality. Thus, this work aimed to evaluate the effect of the addition of wood chips from cherry a...

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Main Authors: Ana C. Correia, Maria L. González-SanJosé, Miriam Ortega-Heras, António M. Jordão
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/9/3/79
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author Ana C. Correia
Maria L. González-SanJosé
Miriam Ortega-Heras
António M. Jordão
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description In the last few years, the production and consumption of craft beers has increased notably. However, there is restricted knowledge about the potential impact of chips from different wood species on beer quality. Thus, this work aimed to evaluate the effect of the addition of wood chips from cherry and oak species—after the fermentation was completed and during a brief maceration time—on the volatile composition of three different beer groups (Ale, Lager, and Porter) through a headspace solid-phase dynamic extraction (HS-SPDE) and GC-MS analysis. Fifty-six volatile compounds from different chemical families (esters, alcohols, terpenes, acids, aldehydes, ketones, and pyrazines) were detected, identified, and considered in this study. In general, the volatile composition of the beers macerated with wood chips was very similar to that of the control beers. However, the control beers showed higher volatile compound levels. The results suggest potential interactions between beer volatile compounds and the wood chips during maceration. The outcomes of this research could be of practical interest to brewers since they could improve the knowledge of the impact of short-time contact and low wood chip concentration on the volatile composition of different craft beers.
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spelling doaj.art-436af161ed734a9aa42c0186b3c8a3d72023-11-19T09:36:05ZengMDPI AGBeverages2306-57102023-09-01937910.3390/beverages9030079Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft BeersAna C. Correia0Maria L. González-SanJosé1Miriam Ortega-Heras2António M. Jordão3Agrarian Higher School, Food Industries Department, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3500-606 Viseu, PortugalDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, SpainDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, SpainAgrarian Higher School, Food Industries Department, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3500-606 Viseu, PortugalIn the last few years, the production and consumption of craft beers has increased notably. However, there is restricted knowledge about the potential impact of chips from different wood species on beer quality. Thus, this work aimed to evaluate the effect of the addition of wood chips from cherry and oak species—after the fermentation was completed and during a brief maceration time—on the volatile composition of three different beer groups (Ale, Lager, and Porter) through a headspace solid-phase dynamic extraction (HS-SPDE) and GC-MS analysis. Fifty-six volatile compounds from different chemical families (esters, alcohols, terpenes, acids, aldehydes, ketones, and pyrazines) were detected, identified, and considered in this study. In general, the volatile composition of the beers macerated with wood chips was very similar to that of the control beers. However, the control beers showed higher volatile compound levels. The results suggest potential interactions between beer volatile compounds and the wood chips during maceration. The outcomes of this research could be of practical interest to brewers since they could improve the knowledge of the impact of short-time contact and low wood chip concentration on the volatile composition of different craft beers.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/9/3/79cherrycraft beersoakvolatile compoundswood chips
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Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft Beers
Beverages
cherry
craft beers
oak
volatile compounds
wood chips
title Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft Beers
title_full Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft Beers
title_fullStr Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft Beers
title_full_unstemmed Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft Beers
title_short Preliminary Study of the Effect of Short Maceration with Cherry and Oak Wood Chips on the Volatile Composition of Different Craft Beers
title_sort preliminary study of the effect of short maceration with cherry and oak wood chips on the volatile composition of different craft beers
topic cherry
craft beers
oak
volatile compounds
wood chips
url https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/9/3/79
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