Beer and beverages in focus: Microbiological aspects, drinkability, fermented beverages
Chair: Dr. Martin Senz (VLB Berlin)
8:30
Introduction
8:35
Application of PCR technology in the brewery: Experiences, demands and new challenges*
Dr. Florian Priller, Markus Fandke (BIOTECON Diagnostics GmbH)
9:10
The concept „drinkabilty“ – more than just tasting*
Dr. Roland Pahl (VLB Berlin)
9:45
Acidic fermented beverages – between hype and functionality*
Dr. Martin Senz (VLB Berlin)
10:20
Coffee break / Exhibition
Reduction of sugar in beverages
Chair: Dr. Thomas Hens (Gerolsteiner Brunnen)
10:50
Introduction
11:00
Sugar containing beverages and health aspects*
PD Dr. med. Thomas Ellrott (Georg-August-Universität Göttingen)
11:35
Reduction of calories and sugar in beverages: National and international developments, political and public discussions, solution concepts*
Dr. Detlef Groß / Manuela Windhausen (Wirtschaftsvereinigung Alkoholfreie Getränke (wafg)
12:20
Technological measures for the reduction of sugar content in soft drinks and ready to drink beer mixtures*
David Rugies (Doehler, Darmstadt)
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch break / Exhibition
* Presentation in German, simultaneous translation provided