Beer glossary
- Germination
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During this process, the substances in the grain, predominantly starch and proteins, are rendered soluble in water and therefore suitable for brewing. Also enzymes are activated that break down carbohydrates into sugar.
- Green beer
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“Green beer” is the name given to beer that has not yet fully matured after fermentation.
- Green malt
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Malting grain is steeped and germinated to form green malt, which is then dried and roasted in the kiln.
