Development of beer drinks recipe and technology with fruit and berry raw materials

Abstract

This study aimed to develop recipes and technology for beer drinks based on fruit and berry raw materials to broaden the variety of domestic drinks and achieve high-quality, safe products with good flavor characteristics. Beer drinks were the objects of the study. The main ingredients for the beer drink were unfiltered light beer "Prazhskoye" from a private brewery in Kemerovo, as well as cherry, raspberry, and blackcurrant juice. The study used generally accepted methods of analysis of organoleptic, physicochemical, and microbiological quality indicators. Recipes and technology of beer drinks were developed. The dosages of cherry, raspberry, and currant juices were determined during the study of the influence of the introduced juices, the complex estimation of qualitative indicators of beer drinks was performed, and the shelf life was determined. The obtained results enable the company to expand its beer product line and meet customer demand for high-quality domestic beverages made from fruit and berries.