beer

Beer is one of the oldest and the most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world.
Beer is one of the oldest and the most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from cereal grains (commonly malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), rice, and oats are also used). During the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. Most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent. Other flavouring agents such as gruit (a herb mixture), herbs, or fruits may be included or used instead of hops.
When beer is distilled, the resulting liquor is a form of whisky.

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  1. CraigC

    Recipe Beer Brine

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  2. Morning Glory

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  3. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Civilisation

    I don't drink much, but aussie ale/beer leaves a lot to be desired. Hubby finally found civilisation today after 2 years out here! :hyper:
  4. CraigC

    Recipe Beer Brined Pork Chops

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  5. CraigC

    Recipe Beer Butt Chicken

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  6. Morning Glory

    Foraged beer: a new trend for 2017?

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  7. SatNavSaysStraightOn

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    Beer is now being used to euthanise snails! 'A scientist at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) recently sought out the most humane way to end the lives of the tiny snails she is raising in a laboratory here. The answer: A dip in a few ounces of beer or a 5 percent...
  8. C

    Recipe Ginger Beer

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  9. Bakemehappy

    Beer Batter Question

    What kind of beer do you prefer to use when making your own beer batter? Is pale ale better than dark beer? Or do you have another suggestion as to what type of beer to use? I need to hear from those who have tried using beer in their batter and had good results.
  10. Duck59

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  11. Duck59

    Beer cheese

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  12. Rosyrain

    Homemade Beer

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  13. Morning Glory

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  14. Dianemwj

    What is your favorite beer?

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  15. pattyk

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