Beer

Beer

Any alcoholic beverage brewed by slow fermentation from malted cereal grain and flavoured with hops.

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Top-fermenting yeast

Beverages; Beer

One of the two types of yeast used in brewing. Top-fermenting yeast works better at warmer temperatures and is able to tolerate higher alcohol concentrations than bottom-fermenting yeast. It is ...

Tun

Beverages; Beer

Any large vessels used in brewing.

Yeast

Beverages; Beer

Single celled organisms of the fungus family that are responsible for converting the sugars contained in malt into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae is used to make ales and ...

Zymurgy

Beverages; Beer

The science of fermentation.

Additive

Beverages; Beer

Enzymes, preservatives and antioxidants which may be added to beer to simplify the brewing process or to prolong shelf life.

Adjunct

Beverages; Beer

A loose definition refers to adding unmalted grains to beers to increase alcohol content and lighten the flavor. Common examples are flaked barley, rice, corn, maize, oats, etc. A more strict ...