Beer Brewing: An Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the basics of brewing beer. Learn the fundamentals of beer brewing, from selecting the right ingredients to understanding the brewing process. Gain insight into the different types of beer and the equipment needed to brew them. Discover the secrets of successful
Brewing is the production of beer by steeping a starch source in water and fermenting the resulting sweet liquid with yeast. It may be done in a brewery by a commercial brewer, at home by a homebrewer, or communally. Brewing has taken place since around the 6th millennium BC, and archaeological evidence suggests that emerging civilisations, including ancient Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia, brewed beer. Since the nineteenth century the brewing industry has been part of most western economies.