With origins 8,000 years in the past, beer brewing has held a prominent place in many and diverse cultures the world over. A university professor with more than 30 years' experience in the brewing industry, Professor Charles W. Bamforth is ideally suited to lead these engaging lectures on beermaking. With infectious enthusiasm, Professor Bamforth provides an informative look at brewing today, including commentary on the complexity and balance of flavors that make beer (in its wide range of styles) such a uniquely satisfying beverage.
Lecture 1 The Shape of the Worldwide Brewing Industry
Lecture 2 The Basics of Brewing
Lecture 3 The History of Brewing
Lecture 4 Raw Materials: Barley and Malt
Lecture 5 Raw Materials: Water and Hops
Lecture 6 The Brewhouse
Lecture 7 Fermentation Through Packaging
Lecture 8 Beer Styles: Top-Fermentation Beers
Lecture 9 Beer Styles: Bottom-Fermentation Beers and Other Product Types
Lecture 10 The Quality of Beer: Flavor and Flavor Stability
Lecture 11 The Quality of Beer: Appearance
Lecture 12 Beer: Healthfulness and Perception
Lecture 13 Beer in the United States
Lecture 14 The Impact of Science on the Development of the Brewing Industry-Past, Present, and Future