Paul Kolbach

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Paul Kolbach (born November 13, 1894 in Kapellen, Luxembourg ; † March 18, 1974 ) was a Luxembourg brewing scientist .

Life

From 1920 to 1963 he worked as a scientist for the Experimental and Training Institute for Brewing (VLB) in Berlin and, as head of the brewery technology department, was engaged in research, teaching and advice on everything to do with beer . On April 1, 1932, he took over the editing of the Wochenschrift für Brauerei , the scientific body of the VLB as the successor to Wilhelm Windisch (1860-1944). In the "Faculty of Agriculture" of the Technical University of Berlin , he was appointed Professor hc ao in 1960. excellent.

“The transition from empiricism to brewing science is associated with his name. He was able to scientifically underpin some traditional practices in practice, but cleared up romantic views on beer preparation. "

- HG Schultze-Berndt, C. Zufall, K. Wackerbauer and G. Sommer

Honors

  • The Kolbach number as the ratio of soluble nitrogen in relation to the total amount of nitrogen in brewing malt and degrees Windisch-Kolbach for measuring the diastatic force are named after him.
  • In 1965 he received the Cross of Merit First Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
  • At the centenary of the Faculty of Brewing in Weihenstephan, he was awarded an honorary doctorate

Publications

  • Author Jean De Clerck : Brewery Textbook. Translated by Paul Kolbach. Volume I: Raw Materials, Manufacture, Facilities. Volume II: Analysis methods and operational control. 2 volumes, 576 p. With 176 illustrations, publisher: Trial and Training Institute for Brewery, Berlin, 1950 + 1952.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Hans Günter Schultze-Berndt, C. Zufall, Karl Wackerbauer and G. Sommer: What remains? - Paul Kolbach 100 years. Attempt to honor the life's work of Professor hc mult. o. Professor Dr.-Ing. E. h. Dipl.-Ing. Paul Kolbach Abstract In: Monthly Journal for Brewing Science 47, No. 12, 392–398, 1994, accessed on January 1, 2016
  2. ↑ Berlin in 1932 In: Berlin Chronik, accessed on January 1, 2016
  3. ↑ Bulletin of the Technical University of Berlin No. 40 of November 15, 1960, accessed on January 1, 2016
  4. ^ The Spirits Industry, September 1, 1965
  5. ^ The Spirits Industry, November 1, 1965
personal data
SURNAME Kolbach, Paul
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Luxembourg brewing scientist
DATE OF BIRTH November 13, 1894
PLACE OF BIRTH Chapels, Luxembourg
DATE OF DEATH March 18, 1974