FLR 025: The Hidden Ingredients in Beer

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY:  Dimethyl Dicarbonate (DMDC) In today’s show, beer is on the table.  Have a seat and let’s talk about it.  I’ll explore a short history of beer.  Who regulates beer in the US?  What must beer makers disclose on labels?  What are both the expected ingredients in beer and what are some of the hidden ingredients? At the end of the show, we’ll get a brief look at a new product hitting the grocery store shelves. Show Notes: To Contact Show:  [email protected] The podcast can be subscribed to at the iTunes store or using most of the podcast apps available for smart phones or tablets.  Just search under Food Labels Revealed. References: MillerCoors Nutritional Info (Webpage) https://www.millercoors.com/sites/millercoors/files/Nutritional-Information.pdf Anheuser-Busch Nutritional Info (Webpage) http://www.tapintoyourbeer.com/index.cfm Moor Beer - Using Adjuncts in Beer (Website) https://www.morebeer.com/articles/brewing_with_adjuncts Greatest Beers of the World – Beer Adjuncts (Website) http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2013/02/ingredient-series-adjuncts/ TTB Recently Approved Adjuncts (Website) https://www.ttb.gov/beer/approved_adjuncts.shtml Coming Soon:  Nutrition Labels for Beer (Website) https://blog.watson-inc.com/nutri-knowledge/coming-soon-nutrition-labels-for-beer Krispy Kreme Reese’s Peanut Butter Doughnut (Website) http://www.krispykreme.com/ReesesEggDoughnut   Music: Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini Outro music is "Comfortable Mystery 3" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod