Bottling Kegging Spoilage Organisms Beer Styles Subject Index Send an e-mail Link to Us Introduction Brewing beer is really a very simple process, a unique mix of art and science that consists of a number of key steps.
Brewing begins with malted barley that is milled and mixed with hot water to form a mash.
During mashing, the malt starches are converted to sugars. The sugar rich water is then strained through the bottom of the mash and is now called wort. The wort then goes to the brew kettle where it is brought to a boil. During this stage, hops are added at different times during the boil for either bitterness or aroma. The wort is then cooled and aerated, and brewers' yeast is added for fermentation.