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by R. H. Hopkins (Author)
This text contains a detailed treatise on the biochemical aspects of the brewing process, with particular focus on malting. Including a wealth of invaluable information, helpful tips, handy tables and measurements, this text provides a concise yet comprehensive guide on the more scientific aspects of brewing. It will be of great interest to the serious brewer. The chapters of this book include: 'The Chemical Composition of Barley', 'General Conditions Necessary for Germination', 'Respiration', 'The Respiratory Coefficient', 'Steeping', 'The Formation of Enzymes', 'Metabolic Changes or Changes in Chemical Composition', 'The Building of New Tissues', and many more. We are proud to republish this antique text now with a new introduction on beer brewing.
