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| The '''Standard Reference Method''' or '''SRM''' <ref>"Beer 10-A Spectrophotometric Color Method", ASBC Methods of Analysis</ref> is one of several systems modern brewers use to specify beer color. Determination of the SRM value involves measuring the [[attenuation]] of light of a particular wavelength (430 nm) in passing through 1 cm of the beer, expressing the attenuation as an absorption and scaling the absorption by a constant (12.7 for SRM; 25 for EBC). The SRM (or [[European Brewery Convention|EBC]]) number represents a single point in the absorption spectrum of beer. As such it cannot convey full color information which would require 81 points. But it does remarkably well in this regard (it conveys 92% of spectral information) even when fruit beers are considered. Auxiliary "deviation coefficients" (see Augmented SRM below) can pick up the remainder and are necessary for fruit beers and when subtle color differences in malt beers are to be characterized.
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| ==Measurement Method==
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| The [[American Society of Brewing Chemists|ASBC]] and EBC measurements are now identical (both done at the same wavelength and in the same size cuvette) but the scaling is different. A photometer or spectrophotometer is used to measure the attenuation of light at 430 nm [[nanometer]]s, as it passes through 1 cm of beer contained in a standard 1 cm by 1 cm cuvette. The absorption is the log of the ratio of the intensity of the light beam entering the sample to the intensity leaving. This difference is multiplied by 12.7 in the SRM system and 25 in the EBC (see below). For example, if the light intensity leaving is one one hundredth the light intensity entering the ratio is 100, the absorption is 2 and the SRM is 25.4. The scale factor derives from the original definition of SRM discussed in the next paragraph. | |
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| The SRM number was originally, and still is, defined by "Beer color intensity on a sample free of turbidity and having the spectral characteristics of an average beer is 10 times the [[absorbance]] of the beer measured in a 1/2 inch cell with monochromatic light at 430 nanometers."<sup>[1]</sup> Modern spectrophotometers use 1 cm cuvettes rather than 1/2 inch ones. When a 1 cm cuvette is used, application of the [[Beer-Lambert law|Bouguer-Beer-Lambert law]] shows that the multiplier should be 12.7 rather than 10. When the SRM value for a beer or wort is larger than about 30 the log linear limit of some instruments using 1 cm cuvettes is approached. In such cases the sample is diluted with deionized water. Using Beer-Lambert again gives the mathematical definition of SRM in the general case as:
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| :<math>SRM=12.7\times D \times A_{430}</math>
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| where <math>D</math> is the dilution factor (<math>D=1</math> for undiluted samples, <math>D=2</math> for 1:1 dilution etc.) and <math>A_{430}</math> the absorbance at 430 nm in 1 cm.
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| The 430-nanometer wavelength corresponds to a deep blue light, and was chosen, as was the multiplier, to make values determined in the SRM system comparable to those determined using the [[degrees Lovibond|Lovibond]] system in use at the time the SRM was adopted.<ref>Irwin Stone, Miller, M.C. "The Standardization of Methods for the Determination of Color in Beer"ASBC Proceedings 1949</ref>
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| The SRM was adopted in 1950 by the [[American Society of Brewing Chemists]] which had recognized the need for an instrument based measurement of color unburdened by the difficulties of the Lovibond system which relies (it is still in use in many industries including brewing - malts are often labeled with the Lovibond color of laboratory worts prepared from them) on visual comparison of the sample to tinted glass discs. Beer colors measured in SRM and degrees Lovibond were, as noted above, approximately equal at the time of adoption of the SRM. Comparison of EBC (see below) and Lovibond data published by modern malsters makes it clear that the relationship between SRM and Lovibond is:
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| :<math>SRM = 1.3546 \times Lovibond - 0.76</math>.
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| == EBC ==
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| The '''EBC''' system of color measurement is similar to the SRM. Measurements are taken at 430 nm in a 1 cm cell but the unit of color is 25 times<ref>2.13.2 Spektralphotometrisch (EBC-Methode), Brautechnische Analysenmethoden Band II, MEBAK 2002</ref> the dilution factor times A<sub>430</sub> as opposed to 12.7 times the dilution factor times A<sub>430</sub> so that
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| :<math>\mbox{EBC} = \mbox{SRM} \times 1.97</math>
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| :<math>\mbox{SRM} = \mbox{EBC} \times .508</math>
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| Thus EBC is approximately twice SRM and this applies at any color depth. The agreement between SRM and Lovibond is fair for pale beers (10 °L ~ 12.7 SRM) but worsens for darker beers or worts (40 °L ~ 53.4 SRM).
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| Both systems demand that the beer be free of turbidity prior to the measurement at 430 nm. In the SRM a second measurement is taken at 700 nm. If the absorption at this wavelength is less than 0.039 (this number comes from <sup>[2]</sup>) times the absorption at 430 nm the beer is considered turbidity free. If not, it is to be filtered or centrifuged and the reading repeated. If the ratio test is not passed after clarification then the beer does not have "average spectral characteristics" and, technically, is not qualified to be characterized by the SRM method. The augmented SRM method described below removes this difficulty.
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| In the EBC system the beer is required to be filtered if its turbidity is more than 1 EBC turbidity unit (equivalent to 1 [[Formazin Turbitity Unit|FTU]]). No absorption measurement is made other than at 430 nm. (the turbidimeter measures scattering at 650 nm).
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| Note that an earlier version of EBC color was based on absorption at 530 [[nanometer]]s, which permitted no direct conversion between the two systems. However, if one assumes a linear log absorption spectrum (the [[Linner Hue Index|Linner]] hypothesis from the realm of [[caramel color]]), and knows the [[Linner Hue Index]],<ref name="Linner">R T Linner, "Caramel color: a new method of determining its color hue and tinctorial power." ''Proceedings of the Society of Soft Drink Technologists Annual Meeting,'' 1970, p 63-72.</ref> <math>H_L</math>, the absorptions are related by:
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| :<math>A_{430} = A_{530} \times 10^{H_{L}/10}</math>
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| A formula for converting between the old EBC color value and SRM sometimes continues to appear in literature. It should not be used, as it is flawed and based on measurements which are no longer taken.
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| Part of the problem with this formula is that beer spectra are ''not'' log linear. The absorption of 1 cm of a beer with "average spectral characteristics" (average here means the average of the absorption spectra of the ensemble of 99 beers as described in<sup>[7]</sup>) at wavelength <math>\lambda</math> is well described by
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| :<math>A(\lambda) = {SRM\over 12.7}(0.018747e^{-{(\lambda - 430)\over 13.374}} + 0.98226e^{-{(\lambda - 430)\over 80.514}})</math>
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| While it is clear that one could use this formula to compute A<sub>530</sub> from the SRM measured at 430 nm and thus interconvert between SRM and old EBC this is not where its value lies. Because it represents, at least approximately, the full absorption spectrum of the beer it can be used to calculate the [[tristimulus]] color (three color coordinates in a chosen [[color space]] which describes the color an observer actually sees) of a beer of known SRM by following the prescription of [[ASTM International|ASTM]] E-308.<ref>ASTM E-308-96 "Standard Practices for Computing the Colors of Objects by Using the CIE System", ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA 1996</ref>
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| ==Tristimulus Color ==
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| There has been interest in tristimulus reporting in the brewing community in recent years and the ASBC has an approved Method of Analysis [MOA] for tristimulus characterization.<ref>"Beer 10-C Tristimulus Analysis", ASBC Methods of Analysis</ref> The absorption of the sample is measured in 1 cm at 81 wavelengths separated by 5 nm starting at 380 nm and extending to 780 nm. These are converted to transmission values (by taking the [[Antilog#Exponential functions|antilogarithm]] of each absorption) and inserting the results into ASTM E-308. The reported tristimulus values are in [[Lab color space|L<sup>*</sup>a<sup>*</sup>b<sup>*</sup>]] color space and describe what is seen under [[Standard illuminant|Illuminant]] C (daylight) by a [[CIE 1931 color space|10° observer]] when the [[Beer-Lambert law|path]] is 1 cm. The choice of path, illuminant, observer and color space does not represent a limitation of E-308 but rather rather the ASBC's need to standardize reporting.
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| If we are given only the SRM value for a beer we can compute the approximate transmission spectrum if the beer has average spectral characteristics simply by taking the antilog of <math>A(\lambda)</math>:
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| :<math>T(\lambda) = log^{-1}(-{SRM\over 12.7}(0.018747e^{-{(\lambda - 430)\over 13.374}} + 0.98226e^{-{(\lambda - 430)\over 80.514}}))</math>
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| This can be used with E-308 to calculate tristimulus color in any path, for any illuminant, for either observer in any colorspace derivable from [[Tristimulus#Tristimulus values|CIE XYZ space]]. This formula could, for example, be used to compute color patches to be printed on transparency or card stock for use in evaluating the SRM of actual beers but color swatches prepared in this way are only valid for the illuminant, observer and path used in the E-308 calculation. The [[BJCP]] color guide was prepared in this way. This illustrates that the SRM does convey full color information if the beer has average spectral characteristics. If it does not then we need more information than just the SRM provides. | |
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| == Augmented SRM ==
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| Recent research <ref>A.J. deLange,"The Standard Reference Method of Beer Color Specification as the Basis for a New Method of Beer Color Reporting", J.Am.Soc. Brew. Chem 66(3) 143-150, 2008</ref> has shown that the transmission spectrum of a beer (with no restriction on its spectral characteristics) can be represented by:
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| <math>T(\lambda) = log^{-1}(-{SRM\over 12.7}(0.018747e^{-{(\lambda - 430)\over 13.374}} + 0.98226e^{-{(\lambda - 430)\over 80.514}} +c_1 \xi_1 + c_2 \xi_2 + ...))</math>
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| where the <math>\xi_i</math> are [[eigenvector]]s of the [[covariance matrix]] of the normalized transmission spectra of the ensemble of beers from which the average normalized spectrum (the sum of the 2 exponential terms in parentheses in the <math>A(\lambda)</math> formula) was determined and <math>c_1</math>, <math>c_2</math> etc. are obtained as the [[dot product]]s of the eigenvectors with the normalized transmission spectrum of the beer being characterized. This formula is identical to the one given previously with the exception that it has been augmented by the <math>c_i</math> coefficients which encode the deviation of the sample normalized spectrum from the average normalized spectrum. Where the sample beer has a normalized spectrum close to the average the c's are small and it is remarkable how often this is the case. Typically one or 2 augmentation coefficients are sufficient and they are frequently small enough that one or more can be neglected. For example, an imported ale with SRM equal to 6.8 has coefficients -0.07 and -0.1. Using both these coefficients one obtains color accuracy of less than one L<sup>*</sup>a<sup>*</sup>b<sup>*</sup> space unit (the limit of perception) in up to a 10 cm path under Illuminant C. Using just the SRM for this beer gives a reasonably good description of its color with error of about 4 L<sup>*</sup>a<sup>*</sup>b<sup>*</sup> units. Beers which deviate dramatically from the "average" spectrum are easily accommodated. Thus a sample of Kriek (Belgian cherry beer), has an SRM of 15.27. Were its color to be reconstructed from just the SRM it would be the color of an "average" beer which will be dark amber - not the red of a Kriek. Including 3 coeffiecents (1.8, 0.8 and -0.1) yields color accuracy of less than 1 L<sup>*</sup>a<sup>*</sup>b<sup>*</sup> unit in paths up to 8 cm again under Illuminant C.
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| Augmented SRM is advantageous relative to the ASBC tristimulus method in that color under any viewing circumstances can be computed in addition to which the familiar SRM rating is retained. Because of [[Metamerism (color)|metamerism]] one cannot, in the general case of non zero deviation coefficients, estimate the original spectrum from the L<sup>*</sup>a<sup>*</sup>b<sup>*</sup> values reported by the ASBC method.
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| ==Color based on Standard Reference Method (SRM)==
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| {{Beer color}}
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| ==References==
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| {{Reflist}}
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| *''Dictionary of Beer'', Ed: A. Webb, ISBN 1-85249-158-2
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| *''Home Brewing'', Graham Wheeler, ISBN 1-85249-137-X
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| {{Beer metrics}}
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Since farming and the cultivation of plants like wheat have only been known to man for about 10,000 years, our bodies have not adapted to properly digest these food sources. Paleo diet plans feature food like fruits, veggies, nuts, eggs, lean meats and seafoods. Ready-made paleo foods items are starting to find their way into conventional grocery stores. - Fruits high level of water and low levels of sodium. Following a low-carb diet dramatically reduced the spread of cancer, said Martin, who published his findings in the medical journal Cell.
The idea behind the Paleo Diet is that ancient people ate natural foods, and were leaner and healthier than we are today, with our myriad of modern diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Meals such as grilled or roasted pork, beef and chicken along with broccoli, carrots and sweet potatoes are part of the Paleo diet. Specifically diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, depression, and high cholesterol. I'm breast-feeding, which burns a ton of calories, and I can probably just thank my mama too. In spite of this, there are numerous foods included on the list for this diet that are both perfect for satisfying snack cravings and for using in recipes.
Grass-fed items have less than one third the fat than grain-fed items of a similar cut. Remove the washcloth and use it to gently wipe off the oil. a Mediterranean style of eating combined with physical activity is the optimal lifestyle plan for preventing a second heart attack. Paleolithic Hunters - Today these Paleolithic promoters and enthusiasts have long lists of things you should and should not eat, or can and can't eat depending how overzealous you are. In the event you consider you need to considerably transform your diet program, re-examine.
Many preservatives are actually known to actually increase an individual's's appetite making them eat much more. This diet is popular with sportsmen due to the high protein content assists to build muscle mass and strength. I have decided to rather focus on the NEGATIVE in this post than the positive. Together with countless diet programs from which to choose, it is very important to have an understanding of the basic principles associated with any weight loss program before selecting the one which meets your needs. Although there is no local 'Paleo Club' location for you to go to, many websites have been built to provide support and a community for people choosing to eat Paleo.
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