Brewing Beer PDF  | Print |  E-mail Image Beer drinkers see a
pint of beer as a magical golden brew. Many have said that it's
surely the Nectar of the Gods. In reality, most beers are based
on a basic four-ingredient recipe, and undergo a simple brewing
process before bringing joy to the parched bar patrons of the
world.  Beer is created using a basic mixture of water, hops,
malted barley and yeast. Depending on the type of beer being
brewed, taste enhancements such as flavourings and sugar will be
added. Starches are also incorporated into the beer so that
sugars will easily ferment during the brewing process. The
fermented sugars add body and flavour, while increasing the
alcohol content.  Beer is mainly composed of water, so the
source of the water and its characteristics has an important
effect on the character of the beer. Many beer styles were
influenced by the characteristics of water in the region. Some
beer makers claim that spring water or mountain water create
their unique flavour and body. Underst