Dry hopping The addition of hops to beer during maturation to impart a pronounced hoppy taste and aroma. Dunkel German word for 'dark'. E Enzymes Agents which cause changes from one substance to another, present in all living things. In the mashing process they convert carbohydrates into brewing sugars. The action of yeasts converting sugars to alcohol.
Carbon dioxide is a by-product.
Festbier In Germany, any beer made specifically for a festival. Filtration Removal of solid particles from beer using a filter unit. A raspberry macerated lambic style of beer. G Grist Crushed malt, ready for mashing. Guinness The stout produced by the Guinness brewery in Dublin.