From the first barley drinks fermented in the Fertile Crescent thousands of years ago to the remarkable array of styles brewed today, beer has retained its status as one of the most popular beverages ...

Is it possible to increase the energy efficiency of brewing? Researchers from the Technische Universität München believe they have found a way to do just that. They have developed a fermentation ...

Premature yeast flocculation (PYF) is a persistent issue in beer brewing, where yeast settles too early during fermentation, leading to incomplete fermentation, reduced yield, and compromised flavor.

The four main ingredients in most modern beer recipes are water, a starch such as barley (usually malted), hops and yeast. And each ingredient has a very specific role in the brewing process. Any home ...

Breweries typically monitor fermentation by analyzing broth composition. Alcohols, esters, acids and residual sugars are quantified via chromatography-based assays. While reliable, these tests are ...

The process of beer-brewing has traditionally been considered an art form. Since the entire beer market reached a valuation of $116.0 billion in 2019, there has been an increase in the demand for ...

Humans have taken advantage of the metabolism in a tiny fungus called yeast to create beer and wine from grains and fruits. What are the biological mechanisms behind this alcohol production? Aa Aa Aa ...

Breweries typically monitor fermentation by analyzing broth composition. Alcohols, esters, acids and residual sugars are quantified via chromatography-based assays. While reliable, these tests are ...

When I first turned 21 and could finally enjoy drinking alcohol in bars, I often found myself ordering mixed drinks, particularly any drink that could drown out the taste of the alcohol. With ...

Is it possible to brew beer on the moon? A group of engineering students from the University of California, San Diego wants to find out the feasibility of brewing the world's most widely consumed ...