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Barth Roger |
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The chemistry of beer / / Roger Barth, Ph.D |
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Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., , 2013 |
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©2013 |
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1-118-73379-7 |
1-118-73374-6 |
1-118-73387-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (350 p.) |
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Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"Published simultaneously in Canada". |
Includes index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Periodic Table of Elements; CHAPTER 1: Introduction; 1.1 Brief History; Beer Origins; Babylon and Egypt; Europe; Monasteries; Hops; Commerce and Regulation; 1.2 The World of Beer; Beer Consumption; Varieties of Beer; Beer in Africa; Beer in Central and South America; Beer in the Far East; 1.3 Beer and Chemistry; 1.4 Alcohol and Prohibition; 1.5 Beer Tradition; Prestige of Beer; Role of Beer; Bibliography; Questions; CHAPTER 2: What Is Beer?; 2.1 Beer Ingredients; Malt; Hops; Yeast; Water; 2.2 Beer as Food |
Calories in BeerGluten in Beer; Carbohydrates in Beer; 2.3 How Beer Is Made; Milling; Mashing; Wort Separation; Boiling; Chilling; Fermentation; Conditioning; Packaging; Bibliography; Questions; CHAPTER 3: Chemistry Basics; 3.1 Atoms; 3.2 Energy Levels and the Periodic Table; 3.3 Compounds; Ions; Lewis Dot Diagrams; 3.4 Ionic Bonds; 3.5 Covalent Bonds and Molecules; 3.6 Molecular Shape; 3.7 Polarity and Electronegativity; 3.8 Intermolecular Forces; Dispersion Forces; Stacking Forces; Dipole-Dipole Interactions; Hydrogen Bonding; Hydrophobic Force; 3.9 Molecular Kinetics |
3.10 Chemical Reactions and Equations3.11 Mixtures; Bibliography; |
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Questions; APPENDIX TO CHAPTER 3: Measurement in Chemistry; Numbers; International System; SI Base Units; Derived Units; Volume; Energy; Force; Pressure; Amount of Substance (Moles); Mass Relationships in Compounds; Composition of Mixtures; Mass Percent; Weight-Volume Percent; Volume Percent; Molar Concentration; Examples; Bibliography; Questions; CHAPTER 4: Water; 4.1 The Water Molecule; 4.2 Acids and Bases; Strong and Weak Acids and Bases; Le Châtelier's Principle; 4.3 pH; 4.4 Ions and Beer; Carbonate; Hard and Soft Water |
Ions and Mash pH4.5 Water Treatment; Filtration; Iron Removal; Reverse Osmosis; Ion Exchange; Activated Carbon; Oxygen Removal; Boiling; Water Adjustment; Bibliography; Questions; CHAPTER 5: Introduction to Organic Chemistry; 5.1 Structural Formulas; 5.2 Functional Groups; Alkanes and Alkyl Groups; Alkenes/Aromatic Compounds/Alkynes; Alcohols; Ethers; Amines; Carbonyl Compounds; Aldehydes and Ketones; Keto-enol Tautomermism; Carboxylic Acids; Esters; Amides; 5.3 Using the Functional Group Guide; Bibliography; Questions; CHAPTER 6: Sugars and Starches; 6.1 Monosaccharides; 6.2 Chirality |
DiastereomersAxial and Equatorial; 6.3 Disaccharides; 6.4 Polysaccharides; Gums; Bibliography; Questions; CHAPTER 7: Milling and Mashing; 7.1 Milling; 7.2 Mashing; Gelatinization; Liquefication; Saccharification; 7.3 Enzymes and Proteins; Catalysts; Amino Acids; Protein Structure; Enzyme Function; 7.4 Mashing Process; Amylase; Peptidase; Mash Tun; 7.5 Dextrins, Light Beer, and Malt Liquor; Bibliography; Questions; CHAPTER 8: Wort Separation and Boiling; 8.1 Wort Separation; Mash Tun Separation; Lauter Tun; Mash Filter; 8.2 Boiling; 8.3 Hops; Hop Products; 8.4 Hot Break; 8.5 Chilling |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Discover the science of beer and beer making Ever wondered just how grain and water are transformed into an effervescent, alcoholic beverage? From prehistory to our own time, beer has evoked awe and fascination; it seems to have a life of its own. Whether you're a home brewer, a professional brewer, or just someone who enjoys a beer, The Chemistry of Beer will take you on a fascinating journey, explaining the underlying science and chemistry at every stage of the beer making process. All the science is explained in clear, non-technical language, so you don't need to be a |
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