A criterion for the visual and manual inspection of whole hops is to evaluate the shape and development of the hop cone.
Points to be awarded: 1−15
Whole hops intended for use in beer brewing or elsewhere in the food industry
Evaluation of the appearance of hop cones is performed through visual and manual inspection.
Water intended for use as an ingredient in the production of beer (brewing liquor) or other foods
Through the addition of solid calcium carbonate to a water sample followed by constant stirring for a period of time, either part of the salt will dissolve or the water will remain unchanged. By examining the sample prior to and after the addition of calcium carbonate, one can quantitatively determine whether it is lime-aggressive or not.