Beer Production Process FLASHCARDS

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Definition of Beer

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Beer is a type of alcoholic beverage made by brewing and fermenting malted cereal grains.

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Steps in Malting (Beer Production Process)

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1. Steeping: Soaking the grains in water to start germination. 2. Germinating: Allowing the soaked grains to sprout. 3. Kilning: Drying and roasting the grains before milling.

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Purpose of Milling in Beer Production

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Milling involves grinding the malted barley or grains into a coarse powder.

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Mashing Process in Beer Production

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Mashing heats the mixture of water and milled grains to convert starches into fermentable sugars.

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Sparging / Lautering in Beer Production

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Sparging or lautering extracts the sugary liquid called wort from the mash using a lauter-tun with a porous barrier.

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Boiling and Brewing Process in Beer Production

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Boiling sterilizes the wort and concentrates sugars. Hops are added during boiling to extract bitterness, flavor, and aroma.

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Role of Fermentation in Beer Production

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Yeast converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide during fermentation, turning wort into beer.

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Types of Fermentation in Beer Production

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1. Top Fermentation: Yeast rises to the top; done at warmer temperatures; used for ales. 2. Bottom Fermentation / Cold Fermentation: Yeast settles at the bottom; done in cold temperatures; used for lagers.

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Purpose of Maturation in Beer Production

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Maturation allows beer to rest, mellow its taste, and develop flavors.

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Filtration / Clarifying in Beer Production

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Filtration removes sediments formed during fermentation to clarify the beer.