Company: Bell Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Northbrook, IL

Website: www.bellff.com

Ingredient Snapshot: Bell Flavors & Fragrances has launched a new line of handcrafted beer flavors ranging from subtle to major hops and from smooth to rich with flavor. The line includes IPA, which has a strong herbal note accented with a medium malty note; Stout, a mildly hoppy flavor with silky, velvety notes of cocoa with a bold roasted flavor; Hard Cider, a very sweet-tart flavor that’s fresh and crisp; Belgian Style Ale, slightly sweet and spicy flavor with toasted malty overtones; Hefeweizen (wheat beer), which has notes of banana, cloves and apple with distinctive hints of sweet and spicy; and Amber Ale, with toasted malt characters and a light fruitiness. According to the company, the flavors can be used in a variety of applications.