Beer! One of humanity's oldest companions! Why are there so many kinds? How do we go about making beer? What is science doing to advance beer into the future? This is a three-parter on beer, with the first week focusing on the steps involved in beermaking, along with the science behind them! Next week we'll cover the different kinds of beer, followed by an episode on the future of beer!
References:
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy/zymurgy-extra-2-row-vs-6-row-barley/
https://pediaa.com/difference-between-alpha-and-beta-amylase/
https://beerandbrewing.com/the-heart-of-darkness-exploring-dark-malts/
http://www.beer-brewing.com/beer_brewing/beer_brewing_yeast/ale_yeast.htm
https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5710/2/4/34/htm
https://grainfather.com/beer-fermentation-process/
https://www.keystonehomebrew.com/secondary-fermentation-pros-cons/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123738912000365