Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A mixture of organic compounds from malt, used as a culture medium adjunct.

Beverages; Beer

The condensed wort from a mash, consisting of maltose, dextrins and other dissolved solids. Either as a syrup or powdered sugar, it is used by brewers, in solutions of water and ...

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Beverages; Beer

The “medium” color grade of malt extract sold by most malt extract manufacturers. Not to be confused with amber malt, which is a different thing entirely.

Beverages; Beer

Wort which has had nearly all of the water removed, turning it into a powder.

Beverages; Beer

Malt extract which has been manufactured with a percentage of dark crystal and/or roasted malt, giving it a dark color and a caramel and/or roasted flavor.

Beverages; Beer

A large cilindrical container.

Beverages; Beer

An organic compound (chemical formula C2H2O) produced by yeast during fermentation. Acetaldehyde is actually an intermediate step in the production of ethanol, and is normally not ...

Beverages; Beer

Non-profit organization which promotes the hobby of homebrewing, and sanctions homebrew competitions. Founded by Charlie Papazian, author of several books on homebrewing.

Beverages; Beer

Brewers yeast which typically works at temperatures of 60°F and above, scientific classification Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Some (but not all) ale yeasts are top cropping – that ...

Beverages; Beer

A method used for specifying the quantity of bittering hops, commonly used in homebrew recipes; commonly abbreviated as AAU, and also referred to by some authors as Homebrew ...

Beverages; Beer

One of the enzymes present in malt, capable of converting starches into sugars.