Beer: A Quality Perspective (Handbook of Alcoholic Beverages)

Brewing is humankind's oldest biotechnology. Over the course of the past 125 years a wealth of research has been devoted to the topic of beer and the processes through which it is produced, namely malting and brewing. Because of this, beer is a highly consistent product and much is known about its quality attributes and how they can be delivered to delight the consumer. This book details, with extensive referencing, the research that has been devoted to the range of quality attributes of beer. It is the first book to approach beer in this way and comprises an essential reference for anyone seeking an authoritative account of the science of beer appearance, flavor, stability and wholesomeness. * The only detailed book that specifically addresses the science of beer quality * Addresses the various impacts on and perception of beer quality * Includes expert insights based on real-world experience

Beer is the only detailed book that specifically addresses the science of beer quality. It explores the quality attributes of beer as well as the various impacts on and perception of beer quality. It includes expert insights based on real-world experience.

This book details, with extensive referencing, the research that has been devoted to beer and beer quality. It is the first book to approach beer in this way and comprises an essential reference for anyone seeking an authoritative account of the science of beer appearance, flavor, stability and wholesomeness. Chapters discuss beer foam and how to achieve a suitable head; beer flavour and its instability; colloidal stability of beer; microbiological stability of beer; beer gushing; beer color; and the health aspects of beer.

This book will be of interest to employees on the technical production side of the alcoholic beverage industry; students studying the subject; people involved in related and associated biotechnology industries; people from the brewing industry; and academic researchers.

* The only detailed book that specifically addresses the science of beer quality
* Addresses the various impacts on and perception of beer quality
* Includes expert insights based on real-world experience Brewing is humankind's oldest biotechnology. Over the course of the past 125 years a wealth of research has been devoted to the topic of beer and the processes through which it is produced, namely malting and brewing. Because of this, beer is a highly consistent product and much is known about its quality attributes and how they can be delivered to delight the consumer. This book details, with extensive referencing, the research that has been devoted to the range of quality attributes of beer. It is the first book to approach beer in this way and comprises an essential reference for anyone seeking an authoritative account of the science of beer appearance, flavor, stability and wholesomeness. The only detailed book that specifically addresses the science of beer quality. Addresses the various impacts on and perception of beer quality. Includes expert insights based on real-world experience.--[Source inconnue] Brewing is humankind’s oldest biotechnology. Over the course of the past 125 years a wealth of research has been devoted to the topic of beer and the processes through which it is produced, namely malting and brewing. Because of this, beer is a highly consistent product and much is known about its quality attributes and how they can be delivered to delight the consumer. This book details, with extensive referencing, the research that has been devoted to the range of quality attributes of beer. It is the first book to approach beer in this way and comprises an essential reference for anyone seeking an authoritative account of the science of beer appearance, flavor, stability and wholesomeness.

* The only detailed book that specifically addresses the science of beer quality
* Addresses the various impacts on and perception of beer quality
* Includes expert insights based on real-world experience Ch. 1 Beer Foam: Achieving a Suitable Head Ch. 2 Beer Flavour Ch. 3 The Flavour Instability of Beer Ch. 4 Colloidal Stability of Beer Ch. 5 Microbiological Stability of Beer Ch. 6 Beer Gushing Ch. 7 Beer Color Ch. 8 Beer and Health. Details the research that has been devoted to the range of quality attributes of beer. This book addresses the science of beer quality. It discusses the various impacts on and perception of beer quality.