Beer Quality, Safety and Nutritional Aspects [Paperback]

For centuries, beer has been a favourite drink throughout the world. The art of brewing has more recently evolved into the science it is today as a result of the increased knowledge of both the ingredients and the process. Considerations such as appearance, taste and the nutritional value of beer are important topics for consumers and brewing scientists alike. This book looks at the chemistry behind those aspects of beer that are of particular interest to beer drinkers, namely flavour and nutritional aspects, in combination with a discussion of maintenance of quality and safety, the areas more relevant to the brewing scientist. Beer: Quality, Safety and Nutritional Aspects brings the reader right up to date with current thinking, and will be valued by both interested consumers and those employed in industries related to the brewing industry. ... a good reference book for anyone in the brewing industry or in brewing research and ... an interesting and informative read for chemists who have an interest in beer ... ... super little book ... ... this is the best book of its type I have seen. It is up to date, adequately referenced and above all a readable account for those in the industry, those interested in food science and for the scientifically literate beer drinker. This book brings the reader right up to date with current thinking, and will be valued by both interested consumers and those employed in industries related to the brewing industry ... a nice book (with many structural formulae and reaction schemes) that renders the reader thirsty. ... a well-presented, illustrated and informative little book which will be of interest to many interested in beer and the brewing industry ... An Overview of the Malting and Brewing Processes; Beer Quality and the Importance of Visual Cues; Flavour Determinants of Beer Quality; Maintenance of Beer Quality; Nutritional Aspects of Beer; Assuring the Safety of Beer; Subject index. ... interesting and well-written ... ... l“,