This ontology is meant to provide users with a way to find beers that are suitable to different specifications. The ontology combines information coming from different sources in order to create a complete and yet comprehensive classification of beers that can be used by a ontology-enabled application made for beer recommendation. Recommendations are provided depending on many attributes such as beer style, alcohol content, bitterness, sweetness and color. Users can also find recommendations based off the search history and preferences of other users, and similariteis between different styles of beers. In addition, the ontology also allow users to look for beers that are produced by a determined brewery or in a specific location. The beer ontology enables all these different features by using many existing ontologies such as FIBO FND and BE ontologies and extending them to fit the purposes of beer classification.
Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks created by humans and we have been creating different types of beers for millennia. Therefore, due to the wide variety of beers with different flavor profiles and styles, choosing a beer is not a simple matter. In this context, the Beer Advisor helps people in the difficult task which is finding the perfect beer. The ontology combines information from different sources in order to find the perfect beer match considering the user’s requests. For people who wish to contribute to the expansion of this ontology, the authors advise that they wait until the documentation is completed and released.
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sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is the psychoactive ingredient in beer
proportion of the total volume of liquid that is alcohol
type of beer brewed using warm fermentation method
yeasts that favor high temperatures and that form a foam at the top of the wort during fermentation
ipa focusing more upon aroma and bitterness
establishment where drinks, especially alcoholic drinks, are sold and consumed
major cereal grain grown globally and used as a fermented source for beer
light-colored malts that compose the bulk of the grains used in brewing process
beverage, often alcoholic, obtained from the fermentation of cereal grains
unit of the measurement scale for the bitterness of beers
the quantitive measurement unit you provide for InternationalBitternessUnit
type of dark lager with strong malty flavor
range of possible alcohol contents for beers to classify as bocks
range of possible bitterness for beers to classify as bocks
range of possible colors for beers to classify as bocks
range of possible original gravity values for beers to classify as bocks
a public image, reputation, or identity conceived of as something to be marketed or promoted
brewpub
establishment that sells beverages brewed on the premises and often includes a restaurant
party defined in terms of a business function it performs
malts that are specially stewed to create crystalline sugar structures within the grain's hull
a typical set of features or qualities that a beer has
the appearance that beers have that results from the way in which they reflect light
the quantitive value for StandardReferenceMethod
cereal grains from species Zea mays that are used to lighten a beer's body, decrease haziness and stabilize flavor
style of lager; pairs clean lager yeast with dark malts
range of possible alcohol contents for beers to classify as dark lagers
range of possible bitterness for beers to classify as dark lagers
range of possible colors for beers to classify as dark lagers
range of possible original gravity values for beers to classify as dark lagers
malts that are highly roasted to add a very characteristic flavor
unit of the measurement scale for the original gravity of beers
stronger version of pale ale, characterized by english hop and increased alcohol content
female flowers (cones) of Humulus lupulus, a creeping vine
beer that is a combination of the lager and ale style
An individual that is provided with an alcohol content, IBU, color, and OG within the IPA ranges found below
range of possible alcohol contents for beers to classify as IPAs
range of possible bitterness for beers to classify as IPAs
range of possible colors for beers to classify as IPAs
range of possible original gravity values for beers to classify as IPAs
one of the things from which beer is made
scale used to approximately quantify the bitterness of a beer
black beer with dry-roasted character due to roasted barley
a type of beer conditioned at low temperature
yeasts that favor low temperatures adding refreshing flavors
beverage, especially one that contains alcohol
barley grain that has been left in water for a period of time and then dried
IPA with emphasis upon juicy and tropical hops, without emphasis on bitter
seeds from the cereal grain of species Avena sativa that are used to create a creamy and full-bodied brew
dark brown to black beer with roasted malt character and smooth, rich body due to oatmeal
specific gravity, or relative density compared to water, measured before fermentation
over-arching type of ale; usually medium-colored, dry with a strong flavor of hops
range of possible alcohol contents for beers to classify as pale ales
range of possible bitterness values for beers to classify as pale ales
range of possible colors for beers to classify as pale ales
range of possible original gravity values for beers to classify as pale ales
darker ale that utilizes brown or charred malts
range of possible alcohol contents for beers to classify as porters
range of possible bitterness for beers to classify as porters
range of possible colors for beers to classify as porters
range of possible original gravity values for beers to classify as porters
set of beer types and characteristics which are preferred by the user
type of pure pale ale; usually medium-colored, dry with a mild-to-strong hop flavor
create an instance of a pale ale with values for ABV, IBU, color and og between the listed values below
establishment where meals are prepared and served to customers
seed from the grass species Oryza glaberrima or Oryza sativa that is used to create snappy flavors, dry profile and a lighter body
malts that are kilned or roasted at high temperatures to impart certain flavor characteristics
cereal grains from species Secale cereale that are used to sharpen flavors, add complexity, crispness, and subtle spiceness. It is also used to dry out the beer
record of information browsed by user on computer
a period of the year characterized by or associated with a particular activity or phenomenon
combines hoppiness of IPA with lower alcohol content of session beer
create an instance of a session IPA with values for ABV, IBU, color and og between the listed values below
range of possible alcohol contents for beers to classify as session IPAs
range of possible bitterness values for beers to classify as session IPAs
range of possible colors for beers to classify as session IPAs
session india pale ale original gravity range
range of possible original gravity values for beers to classify as session IPAs
grass from the genus Sorghum that is used as gluten-free alternative to barley and other cereals, adding a sour edge to the beer
auxiliary malts that are used for increasing body, improving head retention, adding color aroma and flavor
dark ale brewed with unmalted roasted barley
range of possible alcohol contents for beers to classify as stouts
range of possible bitterness for beers to classify as stouts
range of possible color for beers to classify as stouts
range of possible original gravity values for beers to classify as stouts
term used to differentiate and categorise beers by factors
barley that does not undergo the process of malting
person who uses the beer advisor application on some device
Provide a User individual with an instance of a person and UserProfile
set of personal data that is associated with a specific user
provide an instance of a UserProfile with an instance of a search history and preference
seed from the grass plants of genum Triticum that is used to create a fuller body and mouthfeel and a foamy head
eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom which are used to ferment the mixture made from the ingredients of beer
indicates the property that quantifies the level of alcohol in a beer
indicates the brand under which the beer is sold
indicates the set of characteristics of a beer
indicates the characteristic color of the beer
indicates the set of extrinsic characteristics of a beer
indicates the type of grains that are used in the beer
indicates the type of hops that are used in the beer
indicates the list of ingredients that are used to brew a beer
indicates the set of intrinsic characteristics of a beer
indicates the original gravity value of a beer
links a beer advisor user to their profile in the application
links a party to something that they make available for sale
having characteristics in common, strictly comparable