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Water

Syllabus Path

Understand that water is most of beer by weight and that minerals affect brewing and flavor.

  1. IV. Beer Ingredients and Brewing Processes
  2. A. Ingredients
  3. 4. Water

Exam Focus

  • Water makes up more than 90 percent of beer by weight.
  • Water contains minerals that may be essential, desirable, or undesirable.
  • Modern brewers adjust water chemistry for the beer being brewed.

Water in brewing

Water is not neutral filler. Its mineral profile affects brewing performance and can influence beer flavor.

Key Terms

Water chemistry
The mineral composition and adjustment of brewing water.

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