num_pages: 245
description: Enables the nonspecialist to understand the chemistry and microbiology of brewing. Bamforth an esteemed authority on brewing science covers everything from the basis of selection of the best barley hops and yeast through the composition of beer as it affects the taste head and wholesomeness of the finished drink. He traces the history of beer from ancient Babylon to today's sophisticated brewing centers and forecasts what the brewing industry will look like in the 21st century. Annotation c. by Book News Inc. Portland Or.
language: English
title: Beer
publisher: Da Capo Press