"alpha acid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alpha acids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} alpha acid (plural alpha acids)
  1. (organic chemistry, brewing) Any of a class of chemical compounds which collectively give hopped beer its characteristic bitter flavor. Wikipedia link: alpha acid Categories (topical): Brewing, Organic chemistry Derived forms: iso-alpha acid

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