Chemical Whole hops are extracted by fermentation alcohol. The resulting Characterization: non polar product consists of approx. 90% hop bitter acids (alpha- and beta-acids and unspecified soft and hard resins) and of 5 - 8% hop oils (mainly myrcene, & caryophyllene, a humulene). Remaining components are other non polar hop ingredients and water. The residual ethanol content is below 0,5%.

Bulk density approx. 1.0 kg/dm3

Viscosity

Approximately 10.000 mPas at 30 degrees C and approximately 1.000 mPas at 50 degrees C

Solubility

Note easily dissoluble in pure water(< 1g/l at 50C)

Packaging

Metal Drums (200kg) or in tins (0.5 - 10kg)

Other

The product is classified as food according to § 1 of the German Food Regulation. According to the German Beer Law the product is usable for brewing beer.