Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Did You Know The Ingredients Involved In Craft Brew Supplies

By Paul Adams


Homemade beers are again bouncing back to the market. In the recent past, people have shown more interest in commercial beer than in craft brew. However, because craft beers are made from natural ingredients, it is rapidly regaining its forgotten glory. Here are the key craft brew supplies involved in the brewing process.

The first component which plays a very crucial role is the yeast. They help in breaking down simple sugars to produce alcohol, carbon dioxide, and other compounds which enhance the taste and smell of this beer. The process in which the carbohydrates are broken down is called fermentation.

Two types of yeast can be used depending on the temperature of the environment in which the brewing is done. Ale yeast which is provides rapid fermentation works best at higher temperatures. The other type is known as the larger yeast. They do not provide rapid fermentation, and they ferment best at lower temperatures.

It has been mentioned that yeast ferment carbohydrates to produce alcohol. Therefore our next ingredients are the sugar sources which are in form of carbohydrates found in grains. Barley is the commonly used grain. But others such as wheat and rice can also be used. In brewing, these grains are called malts. The malts contain sugar which is broken into small pieces which can be easily acted upon by the fermented. The process of breaking the malts into small particles is referred to as malting.

The malting process occurs in two stages. Firstly the malt is allowed to germinate. It is believed that the sprouted malt has the enzymes which are needed in this process. As soon as the malt begins to sprout, it is dried. In most cases, the drying occurs in a kiln. The temperatures of the furnace, as well as the style of drying, determine the color and the type of the beer.

Another ingredient which plays a significance role is the hops. They are included in the mix to produce the bitterness required in this beer. Hops are just the flowerlike cones of the climbing vine. In the center of every hop cone, there are small glands containing oil and resins which contribute aroma, flavor, and bitterness to the product.

The resins, as well as the oils which are contained in the hops, are insoluble in water. Therefore, to extract them, the hops must be boiled. The extent in which they are boiled determines the degree of bitterness of the beer. Moreover, hops are available in different kinds. Each kind has a particular characteristic and thus provides something unique to the beer. The variety of hops used in brewing influence the demand and hence the price of the beer.

The last ingredient is water. Water plays a very significance role because it is the medium through which all the ingredients mix. The chemistry of water in this process must be known by the brewer for a quality brew to be produced. Besides, water used in this process should be of superior quality, free from bad odors as well as contaminants.




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