First published in 1946, this classic textbook explores the general chemistry of the raw materials of a malting and brewing. It explains the biochemical properties and processes of malting, brewing and fermentation, making it an ideal companion for brewers, brewing enthusiasts and those interested in the chemical properties of beer. Contents include: Beer Brewing - Carbohydrates and Related - Substances - Fats and Related Substances - Proteins and Their Degradation Products - Tannins - Essential Oils, Bitter Acids, Resins, and Phytin - Enzymes, General Properties - Enzymes, individual Properties - Vitamins. We are republishing this vintage text in a high quality, affordable edition. It comes complete with a newly written introduction and features reproductions of the original illustrations. | Biochemistry Applied to Beer Brewing - General Chemistry of the Raw Materials of Malting and Brewing by R H Hopkins, Paperback | Indigo Chapters