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B E E R. Making beer can be broken down into two separate processes -- malting and brewing . Malting begins by soaking grain, usually barley, in water long enough to begin germination or sprouting. At the same time, enzymes are developing which break down starches to sugars. .
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Making beer can be broken down into two separate processes -- malting and brewing
Malting begins by soaking grain, usually barley, in water long enough to begin germination or sprouting. At the same time, enzymes are developing which break down starches to sugars.
The grain is then heated in a large oven, called a kiln, which arrests germination and stops the growth of the grain. Other grains, such as wheat, rye, and oats can be malted, and many maltsters sell malted wheat which is commonly used in several specialty styles of beer.
To brew beer, the brewer begins by weighing the appropriate amount of grain for his recipe. He then mills his malt in a malt mill which cracks his grain.
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