Alcoholic beverages are getting more expensive every year, so why not take up an enjoyable hobby which can save you money and possibly even make you money? Brewing, Wine Making and Fermented Drinks lets you into the secrets of how you can make alcoholic drinks, including beer, cider, wine and spirits. You will also learn about the history and the science behind alcoholic drinks through history.
So, if you have ever dreamed of “brewing or bottling your own” and would like to explore how different drinks are made, then this book will certainly help you.
Once you have grasped an understanding of fermenting techniques, you can concoct your own creations to enjoy with friends and family.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 HISTORY, SCOPE AND NATURE OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
A Brief History
Trends in Beverage Consumption
Alcohol & Health
Global Wine Production
Global Wine Consumption
Global Beer Production
Global Beer Consumption
Good Quality Water
CHAPTER 2 THE SCIENCE: CHEMICAL & MICROBIOGOLICAL PROCESSES
Understanding the Science
Carbohydrates
Microbiology
Spoilage
CHAPTER 3 PROBIOTIC DRINKS
The Benefits of Probiotics
Kefir
Kombucha
Beet Kvass
CHAPTER 4 BREWING BEERS
What Can Be Brewed?
Example of a Commercial Brewing Process
Brewing Using Different Methods
Old Brewing Techniques
CHAPTER 5 BREWING CIDERS
Traditional Cider
Fruit Ciders
Making Apple or Pear Cider
CHAPTER 6 MEAD
Making Mead
Preparing to Make Mead
Ingredients
Making the Mead
Examples of Different Types of Mead
CHAPTER 7 WINE
What Is Involved In Winemaking?
An Overview of Some Winemaking Terms
An Overview of Winemaking Processes
The Importance of Yeast
The Fermentation Process in Detail
Red and White Winemaking
A Winemaking Method for Some Wines
Types of Wine
CHAPTER 8 SPIRITS AND FORTIFIED WINES
Distillation
Spirits
Spirit Groups
Liqueurs
Liqueur Groups
CHAPTER 9 NO OR LOW ALCOHOL BREWED DRINKS
Brief History of Non-alcoholic Drinks
Reasons to Choose Low or No-Alcohol Drinks
Alcohol Content
How to Remove Alcohol after Brewing
CHAPTER 10 OTHER VARIATIONS ON BREWED DRINKS: GETTING INVENTIVE
Mixed Drinks & Cocktails
The Art of Brewing
Getting Inspiration from Around the World
APPENDIX
Distance learning and online courses
E-books by John Mason and ACS Staff
Printed books by John Mason
Useful contacts
ACS global partners
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