Microbreweries

From Project Planning to Quality Assurance

Autori

• Frank-Jürgen Methner

Parametri

• Tecnologia e Ingegneria

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For decades, MEBAK® has focused on compiling, evaluating, verifying, and publishing brewery analysis methods. This volume dedicates itself to microbreweries, offering practical analysis methods and a framework for designing a microbrewery, from initial planning to technology selection for wort and beer production, and establishing quality control routines. It covers conventional topics like hygienic design and production while also addressing unique microbrewery processes, such as cold-side hopping, spontaneous fermentation, and maturation in wooden barrels. Economic principles, including standard business calculations and profit and loss statements, are discussed in detail, alongside regulations affecting the brewing industry, the Reinheitsgebot, and labeling requirements. The initiative for this book came from Dr. Gerd Bender, aiming to support the innovative microbrewing scene, particularly in quality control and hygiene. Dr. August Gresser managed the working group on microbreweries, expanding the topics covered. MEBAK® thanks all contributors for their efforts, especially Ing. (grad.) Sabine Bender and Dr. Gerd Bender, whose dedication was crucial in compiling and editing the text. The hope is that this compendium serves as a valuable resource for brewmasters and newcomers alike, guiding them in producing unique and flavorful beers.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017