by R. H. Hopkins (Author)
This text contains a detailed treatise on the biochemical aspects of the brewing process, with a particular focus on malting. Including a wealth of invaluable information, helpful tips, and handy tables and measurements, this text provides a concise yet comprehensive guide on the more scientific aspects of brewing and will be of great interest to the serious brewer. The chapters of this book include: 'Mixtures, Diffusion, and Osmotic Pressure'; 'Electrolytic Dissociation'; 'Hydrogen Ion Concentration and pH'; 'Buffer Solutions'; 'Hydrolysis'; 'Amphoteric Electrolytes'; 'The Velocity of Chemical Reactions'; 'Oxidation and Reduction'; 'Surfaces and Interfaces'; 'The Collpodal State'; and many more. We proudly republish this antique text now with a new introduction on beer brewing.