Inventors:
Hans Reuther - La Crosse WI
Assignee:
G. Heileman Brewing Company, Inc. - La Crosse WI
International Classification:
C12C 1104
Abstract:
A low carbohydrate near beer is produced by a brewing process utilizing brewing materials including 100% brewer's malt with not more than a prescribed amount of dextrin malt and not more than a prescribed amount of caramel malt. The mashing, boiling and fermentation stages are controlled so that carbohydrate and calorie levels are achieved in a near beer having excellent taste and brightness.