Brewing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the MASH TUN in brewing?
A
- Activate malt enzymes
- Convert starch to fermentable sugars
- Breakdown proteins to amino acids
2
Q
What is the purpose of FERMENTATION in the brewing process?
A
- Conversion of sugar to ethanol
- Development of flavours
3
Q
What is the purpose of LAGERING in the brewing process?
A
- Removal of off-flavours
4
Q
What plant do hops come from?
A
Humulus lupulus
5
Q
What do hops add to beers?
A
- Provides aroma and bitterness
- Provide anti-bacterial, preservative effect
6
Q
What is Reinheitsgebot?
A
Bavarian “Purity Law”
7
Q
What THREE people recognised the role of yeast in fermentation?
A
- Charles Cagniard Latour
- Theodore Schwann
- Loui Pasteur
8
Q
What yeast strain is used in the production of ALE?
A
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
9
Q
What yeast strain is used in the production of LAGER?
A
Saccharomyces patorianus
