Handbook of Brewing

Graham G. Stewart is an emeritus professor in brewing and distilling at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, since he retired in 2007. From 1994 to 2007, he was professor of brewing and distilling and director of the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD), Heriot-Watt University. For 25 years prior to this, he was employed by the Labatt Brewing Company in Canada, holding a number of scientic/technical positions, and from 1986 to 1994 was its technical direc-tor. He holds a PhD and DSc from Bath University and is a fellow of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD). In 2015, he was awarded an honorary DSc from Heriot-Watt University "for pre-eminence in the eld of brewing and distilling and contribution to the development of Heriot-Watt University education and that eld internationally." He was president of the IBD in 1999 and 2000. He has more than 300 titles (books, patents, review papers, articles, and peer-reviewed papers) to his name.

Written by an international team of experts recognized for their contributions to brewing science and technology, it also explains how massive improvements in computer power and automation have modernized the brewhouse, while developments in biotechnology have steadily improved brewing efficiency, beer quality, and shelf life.

History of Industrial Brewing. Beer Styles: Their Origins and Classification. An Overview of Brewing. Water. Barley and Malt. Adjuncts. Hops. Yeast. Lean Manufacturing. Miscellaneous Ingredients in Aid of the Process. Brewhouse Technology. Brewing Process Control. Cleaning in Place. Fermentation. Aging, Dilution and Filtration. Packaging: A Historical Perspective. Packaging Technology. Microbiology and Microbiological Control in the Brewery. Sanitation and Pest Control. Brewery By-Products and Effluents. Beer Stability. Quality. Microbrewing. Craft Brewing. Process Technology. Developments in the marketing of beer. Product Integrity. Sensory Evaluation of Beer. Environmental - Waste disposal, etc. Education and Training