Yops® – Natural flavors by precision fermentation
How Stigbergets Boosts Hop Flavor in a 0.5% NA IPA – With Significant Hop Savings
Brewing a non-alcoholic IPA with full flavor and body is no small feat, but it was exactly what Stigbergets set out to do. By incorporating Yops® blends H3 and FR1 to elevate aroma, mouthfeel, and hop expression, the team crafted a hop-forward 0.5% IPA that delivers the vibrancy of a full-strength beer – while significantly reducing hop usage. This case explores how Stigbergets achieved both: bigger flavor and a smaller ingredient footprint.
The goal: Brew a full-flavored, full-bodied, non-acoholic IPA.
Lucas Monryd, Head Brewer, Stigbergets Bryggeri AB.
“Groundbreaking stuff! Yops® gives us all the opportunity to lessen the impact our hop bills have on both the environment and our own economy.”
The process
Lucas Monryd, Head Brewer, Stigbergets Bryggeri AB.
“As easy to use as a typical natural aroma, but noticeably longer-lasting and more persistent.”
The results: A Longer-Lasting Hop Punch at 0.5% ABV with Fewer Hops.
A hop-forward 0.5% NA IPA crafted with significant hop savings, offering a noticeably longer-lasting, more persistent aroma than typical natural hop profiles.
The beer
“Ägget” NA IPA (0.5%)
Ägget (‘The Egg’) 0.5% ABV pours a hazy golden-straw hue capped with a soft, pillowy white head. Exceptionally crushable and refreshing, it bursts with juicy tropical notes of mango, pineapple, and citrus, all balanced by a smooth, medium-bodied palate.
—Lucas Monryd, Head Brewer, Stigbergets Bryggeri AB.
What attracted you to Yops®? “Tried a beer made with it, was instantly amazed!”
Any questions?
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