Beer and the brewing process Flashcards
What are the four main steps that all beers go through
Mashing
Boiling
Fermentation
Conditioning
When making beer after the mashing process is complete, what is the name of the liquid that is separated from the mash
Wort
What is the name of the tank that mashing takes place in
Mashing tun
What is the name of the tank the boiling takes place in
A brew kettle
At what stage are hops added to the beer
The end of Boiling
Why are hops added to beer
To add bitterness and aromas
True or false water does not affect beer
False: water is approximately 95% of beer and it’s hardness softness or mineral content will strongly affect the style of beer produced
What are the two types of yeast used to ferment beer
Ale or top fermenting yeast
Logger or bottom fermenting yeast
What are Adjuncts
They include any fermentable sugar source that is added to beer besides those for malted barley
What is the cereal grain used to make beer
Barley