Desenvolvimento e classificação de cerveja artesanal American Pale Ale adicionado maracujá azedo Passiflora edulis Sims como adjunto na produção

Abstract

Craft beer has emerged as one of the major trends in the market, attracting enthusiasts due to its diversity of styles, innovative flavors, and the potential for personalization in the production process. This growth is driven by an increasing interest in local, small-scale products, and the evolution of ingredients allows for the creation of unique styles produced by various breweries around the world. In addition to traditional ingredients like water, malt, hops, and yeast, unconventional adjuncts have become a common practice among microbreweries, contributing to the development of new aromas and flavors. These adjuncts can include wood, spices, herbs, unmalted grains, sugarcane, malt syrups, and fruits, expanding the possibilities for creating distinctive products. The aim of this study was to develop the formulation of an American Pale Ale (APA), characterized by its moderate bitterness and aromatic profile with citrus and fruity notes, using sour passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) as an adjunct in the production process. The introduction of passion fruit, a tropical fruit widely appreciated in Brazil, aims to add complexity to the beer’sflavor, highlighting its fruity and acidic notes in harmony with the characteristic hops of the APA style. Three beers were crafted: CB (white), CM1, and CM2, each with varying concentrations of passionfruit. To evaluate the quality of the developed beer, physicochemical analyses were conducted, including alcohol content, bitterness (IBU), color (SRM), pH, and density, checking if the parameters aligned with the defined style. Additionally, sensory analyses were carried out by trained sommeliers who assessed aspects such as aroma, flavor, body, and balance. Among the tested formulations, CM1 stood out, showing the best results in terms of sensory acceptance, appreciated for its balance between the characteristic bitterness and the freshness imparted by the passion fruit.