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Beer : tap into the art and science of brewing / Charles W. Bamforth.

Bamforth, Charles W., 1952- (author.).

Summary:

"This book represents a reader-friendly journey through all the key aspects of beer and its brewing. The nature of the global brewing business and detailed analysis of who brews what and how much and who consume the most of this product are addressed. Having covered the 8,000-year history of brewing, the malting and brewing processes are described, and the rich diversity of beer styles, both ales and lagers of many types are covered. The importance and nature of different malts, hops, adjuncts, and of water are shown, including their importance for the many aspects of beer quality including foam, colour, clarity, flavour, and stability. Reverence for beer is described, including the pairing of beer with food, as well as the nutritional value of beer in relation to various bodily functions and conditions. Analysis of beer, the impact of the process on the environment and a look forward to the future of the industry are included, as is a detailed glossary"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780199996742
Physical Description: xxv, 300 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: 4th edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-292) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Fertile crescent to Frankfurt: the world of beer and breweries -- A brief history of beer -- Barley to barrel: the basics of malting and brewing -- Personal choice: beer styles -- See, smell, savor: the quality of beer -- Beer and the body -- The heart and soul of beer: malt -- Water: and genuine terroir -- Rice, corn, and other touchy subjects -- The wicked and pernicious weed: hops -- Hot stuff: the brewhouse -- Godesgood: yeast and fermentation -- Refining matters: downstream processing -- Environmental matters -- Measure for measure: how beer is analyzed -- Reverence for beer -- To the future: malting and brewing in years to come