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Isomerized alpha acids (which are derived from the hops), are the main bittering compound found in beer.

Alpha acids are extracted from hops during the boil, before wort is fermented to make beer.

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Yeast

ANS 2 - the hops or taste of them is what makes beer 'bitter' . The only part yeast has in this is encouraging fermentation.

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