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What role does malting play in the beer-making process?
What role does malting play in the beer-making process?
- It separates the grains from the rest of the plant material after harvest.
- It removes unwanted additives from the water used in brewing.
- It activates enzymes in the grain, which are later used to convert starches into sugars. (correct)
- It introduces hop flavors to the barley before brewing.
Why is the source and quality of water a critical consideration in brewing, according to the lecture?
Why is the source and quality of water a critical consideration in brewing, according to the lecture?
- The water source is irrelevant as additives are always removed during brewing.
- Water acts as a preservative, preventing bacterial growth during fermentation.
- Impurities like chlorine in town water can negatively affect the fermentation process and flavor of the beer. (correct)
- Water hardness affects the color of the malted barley and impacts the beer's appearance.
During brewing, at what temperature is the mixture steeped to extract sugar?
During brewing, at what temperature is the mixture steeped to extract sugar?
- 80 degrees Celsius
- 100 degrees Celsius
- 65 degrees Celsius (correct)
- 45 degrees Celsius
What is the primary purpose of hops in the beer-making process?
What is the primary purpose of hops in the beer-making process?
What is 'wort', and how is it produced during the brewing process?
What is 'wort', and how is it produced during the brewing process?
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Estate Brewing
Estate Brewing
Brewing done on a farm, often involving growing the primary ingredients.
Malt
Malt
Barley that has undergone a process to activate enzymes needed for brewing.
Hops
Hops
Adds flavor and acts as a preservative in beer, containing alpha and beta acids.
Mashing
Mashing
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Wort
Wort
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Study Notes
- Estate brewing involves growing ingredients on the farm.
- Barley is the primary ingredient in beer, used to make malt.
Harvesting and Malting
- In early spring, stalks are cut and heads are threshed to separate the grains, removing chaff and debris.
- Malting activates an enzyme within the grain, which is heated during brewing to produce starch.
- Hops add flavor and act as a preservative and contain unique alpha and beta acids that inhibit bacterial growth.
- Sourcing local ingredients and malting them nearby contribute to a beer's unique character.
Brewing History
- Optimal water quality is critical, town water with additives can make hops taste bitter.
- Brewers remove unwanted compounds from the water.
Brewing Process
- Malted barley from the brewery is brewed and fermented.
- Mashing involves mixing malted grains to extract sugar, steeping at 65 degrees Celsius and adding hops.
- Mashing creates wort: The heat activates enzymes which convert starches into fermentable sugars.
- The temperature for boiling depends on the weather, it lasts about an hour.
- The hot wort is cooled using a heat exchanger to protect the yeast.
- Hops can be added towards the end of the boil to modify the flavor.
- Cooled wort is transferred to a fermentation vessel and yeast is added.
- Yeast ferments the sugar producing alcohol and carbon dioxide, in a process lasting for days.
- The beer is often conditioned or aged for several weeks to improve flavor and allow particles to settle.
- Carbonation is a common process during this stage.
- Yeast fermentation takes days, consuming the beer's diastole.
- Different yeast varieties are used to give different flavors.
- Beer is packaged in bottles, cans, or growlers once the desired flavor and clarity are achieved.
- In dry hopping, powdered hops are added after fermentation to add fruity, floral notes.
Ale vs Lager
- Ale yeast ferments warm for 5-14 days.
- Lager yeast ferments cold at 8-15 degrees Celsius, taking months.
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Estate brewing involves on-farm ingredient cultivation, with barley as the primary malt source. Harvesting includes threshing grains, while malting activates enzymes for starch production during brewing, hops contribute flavor, preservation, and bacterial inhibition.
