Since early times beer has played an important role in our society. It brings people together in local pubs and breweries generating camaraderie within communities. As technology has progressed, brewing techniques have been developed and refined. As a result, we are currently consuming the finest beers ever produced. This is due to our increased knowledge in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology, and chemistry.
The process of beer brewing consists of several steps, which result in a beverage that has a unique taste. The most important operation of the brewing process is fermentation. By definition, fermentation is a process by which yeast and natural enzymes convert carbohydrates in fruits and grains into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This knowledge has been known for ages, but we are just beginning to apply state of the art technology to control and improve the process. The following presentation is intended to educate the "casual observer" of the brewing process.
The four main ingredients for making beer are:
Now that we know the major ingredients which constitute beer, we can take a look into the process by which beer is made.
Here is a link that may be of interest - it is link to a plethora of other beer links.
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