Craft Beer Florida

Mashing

In brewing, mashing is the process of combining a mix of ground grains – typically malted barley with supplementary grains such as corn, sorghum, rye, or wheat – known as the "grain bill" with water and then heating the mixture.

Step 2

Boiling

Boiling is a vital step because it sterilizes the liquid and halts the starch to sugar conversion. Hops are also added to the liquid wort during boiling. They serve a few functions, though the primary purpose is to add the final flavors to the working beer.

Step 3

Fermentation

Fermentation is a process whereby yeast converts glucose in the wort to ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide gas (CO2) to give beer its alcohol content and carbonation. The fermentation process starts when cooled wort is transferred to a fermenting vessel and yeast is added.

Step 4

Filtration

Filtration helps stabilize beer and give it a polished, clear appearance. It can also remove elements, such as dead yeast, that otherwise would eventually make the beer unpalatable.

Step 5

Packaging

Beer packaging is an extremely important process in the production and sale of this beverage. We all know that beer can be packed inside bottles, cans or kegs, each with its pros and cons. Cans are impervious to the damaging effects of light. Brown glass bottles are better than green or clear bottles, but light can still penetrate through brown glass. Cans are air tight and hermetically sealed, preventing oxygen from damaging the beer.

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