Beer-Making

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that beer-making, which is a complex process involving the conversion of grains into usable sugars and requiring much skill and patience, has not changed fundamentally in centuries. The author points out that some people believe that beer-making originated about 10,000 years ago in Africa and was apparently made then, as it is now, from cereal grains. The paper relates that beer-making is captive to a sequential process, including a variety of essential ingredients, which must be closely adhered to if it is to achieve its full potential, at least in the eyes and palates of beer connoisseurs.

From the Paper:

"For their part, hops and yeast also play key roles in the creation of commendable beer. To wit, the former is a "twining vine" that grows in the summer months and is commonly eaten as a vegetable with the leaves "blanched" and used a soup. But most of all, hops serve to add "bitterness and aroma" to a beer - even if they are considered an integral part of every brewing operation. Finally, yeast is another significant ingredient in the "typical" beer and it serves to convert fermentable sugars into alcohol - and into beer flavors."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• "A Short History of Hops". Coop's Maps. N.d. Coop's Maps: Specialty Travel Maps. 8 Aug. 2006 <http://www.coopsmaps.com/beer/hops.html>
• "Beer Yeast". Brewer's Yeast. N.d. Oldwestbrew.com. 8 Aug. 2006 <http://www.oldwestbrew.com/beer_yeast.htm>
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