A fermented non-"beer" alcoholic beverage that is imparted a beer-like,
natural color level and flavor and a method for producing the same are
provided in a fermented alcoholic beverage that uses brewer's yeast and a
method for producing the same. A fermented non-"beer" alcoholic beverage
that is imparted a beer-like, natural color level and flavor may be
produced without using artificial colorings such as caramel by adjusting
the liquid color and flavor of the fermented alcoholic beverage using
Maillard reaction products of sugar and proteolytic products and a
preparation of the same. The method for producing a fermented alcoholic
beverage of the present invention may be used in particular in producing
"low-malt beer" and "other miscellaneous liquors" that require
enhancement of the color level and flavor of the fermented alcoholic
beverage because of restrictions on the use of fermentation ingredients,
namely, wheat, barley and their malts.