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Measurement Beer undergoes evaluation and analysis based on its color, strength, and bitterness. The perceived bitterness is quantified using the International Bitterness Units scale (IBU). IBU was established through collaboration between the American Society of Brewing Chemists and the European Brewery Convention.  Color The color of beer is primarily influenced by the type of malt used in its production. The most common color is a pale amber, which is achieved through the use of pale malts. Beers labeled as pale lager or pale ale are typically crafted using malt dried with coke as a fuel source. The practice of roasting… Read More »

Varieties Although various types of beer are brewed worldwide, the fundamental principles of beer brewing are universal. In traditional European brewing hubs like Germany, Belgium, England, and the Czech Republic, local beer variations have developed over time. In 1977, English writer Michael Jackson laid the foundation for categorizing beers globally in accordance with regional customs and nomenclature in his book “The World Guide To Beer.” Building upon Jackson’s work, Fred Eckhardt expanded upon beer styles in 1989 with his publication “The Essentials of Beer Style.“ Ales Top-fermented beers are typically crafted using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a type of top-fermenting yeast that… Read More »

Brewing Industry In the 21st century, the brewing industry has witnessed a trend of larger breweries acquiring smaller ones to achieve economies of scale. In 2002, South African Breweries made a significant move by acquiring the North American Miller Brewing Company, forming SABMiller. They became the world’s second-largest brewery, following North American Anheuser-Busch. By 2004, Belgian Interbrew stood as the third-largest brewery by volume, and Brazilian AmBev ranked fifth. Their merger resulted in the formation of InBev, now the largest brewery in the world. In 2007, SABMiller gained further ground by acquiring Royal Grolsch, the renowned Dutch premium beer brand,… Read More »

Brewing The process of crafting beer is known as brewing. Typically, a dedicated facility for producing beer is referred to as a brewery. Beer can also be concocted at home, in which case the brewing site is often called a brewhouse. Companies engaged in beer production go by the names of breweries or brewing companies. When beer is brewed on a small scale for personal use it is commonly referred to as homebrewing regardless of where the brewing takes place. The majority of homebrewed beer is indeed made in one’s own residence. In history, domestic beer was often termed farmhouse… Read More »

Beer is one of the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages. It ranks as the third most popular drink globally, trailing only potable water and tea. It is crafted through the brewing and fermentation of starches. These starches are primarily sourced from cereal grains, with malted barley being the most common choice. Wheat, maize (corn), rice, and oats also find their way into the mix. During the brewing process, the fermentation of starch sugars within the wort gives rise to ethanol and carbonation, giving birth to beer’s distinctive character. Hops are a prevalent addition to modern beer, contributing… Read More »