Abstrax Hops recently announced the launch of Quantum Brite — a patent-pending hop extract that the company thinks can transform the brewing industry. As an emerging leader in innovative brewing solutions, Abstrax Hops has developed Quantum Brite to offer a true-to-type, water-soluble hop extract that has been built entirely for aroma, not alpha acids, merging the best of traditional brewing elements with modern innovation.
“This groundbreaking product is designed for purists who value traditional ingredients like hops, malt, and wheat, yet are open to embracing new, efficient brewing methods,” said Jim Ringo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Abstrax Hops. “Quantum Brite is the first affordable advanced hop product solution in the brewing industry.”
This cost-effective extract is more affordable than traditional dried hops and eliminates the need for hop removal from beer, thereby preventing beer loss. This addresses two major concerns in the brewing industry: high costs and inconsistency associated with alternative brewing products.
In a move that showcases the versatility and efficiency of Quantum Brite, Abstrax Hops offers breweries the unique opportunity to use their own hops or pellets in the Quantum Brite process. This feature allows brewers to amplify the potency of their hops, converting 1 lb of hops into the equivalent of 5 lbs of dosing equivalence, significantly increasing beer yield while saving on storage and handling. For example, it would take 1,000 lbs of T90 in order to impart the same flavor/aroma of four gallons of Quantum Brite.
Abstrax Hops has partnered with global hop distribution partners Hops Connect Canada, Roy Farms (US), and others to provide Quantum Brite worldwide.
Ross Hunsinger, Director of Food and Beverage Innovation at Abstrax Hops, captured the essence of Quantum Brite with the succinct phrase, “Built for aroma, not alpha.” This emphasizes Quantum Brite’s ability to enhance the sensory experience of beer, a nod to the rich traditions of brewing. The beer industry, relying on CO2 extraction since the 1960s, has been limited by this dated technology. However, Abstrax’s unique Quantum extraction process represents an evolutionary leap in capabilities and efficiencies. Breaking away from the industry norm of CO2 extraction, which significantly undermines the delicate flavor and aroma molecules, Abstrax Hops has developed its own proprietary method. This Quantum process meticulously preserves and prioritizes these volatile aromatics, leading to a product that vastly surpasses what is currently available in terms of aroma and flavor.
“It’s been few and far between finding anything that compares to the kind of expression we’ve been getting from Abstrax products,” said Wayne Wambles, Brewmaster, Cigar City Brewing.
These thoughts were paralleled by Tyler Thurman, Head Brewer, Highland Park Brewery, “The Quantum Series from Abstrax Hops absolutely rules. The hop aroma and flavor are unbelievable. I haven’t found any hop product that produces such a pure bright hop expression. The cost savings are also a great bonus, but I’m far more excited about how fun the flavors are to play with.”
For more information and updates, visit https://abstraxhops.com/collections/quantum-series.
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