Brewery

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Brewery

A brewery (/ˈbruːəri/; from the Latin brueria, meaning "to brew") is a dedicated location where beer is produced commercially. Breweries can vary in size from small microbreweries to large industrial brewing facilities.

Etymology

The term "brewery" has its roots in the Old English brēowan, which means "to brew". It was first used in the 12th century to refer to a place where beer is produced.

History

The history of breweries is intertwined with the history of beer. Beer brewing has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, with the earliest evidence of beer production dating back to the 5th millennium BC in what is now Iran. The first breweries were likely domestic setups where beer was brewed for personal consumption. The industrialization of the brewing process began in the 19th century with the advent of steam power.

Types of Breweries

There are several types of breweries, including:

  • Microbrewery: A brewery that produces a limited amount of beer, typically less than 15,000 barrels per year.
  • Brewpub: A pub or restaurant that brews beer on the premises.
  • Contract brewing company: A business that hires another brewery to produce its beer.
  • Regional brewery: A brewery with a distribution range of up to 150 miles from its location.

Brewing Process

The brewing process involves several steps, including malting, mashing, boiling, fermenting, conditioning, filtering, and packaging. The process can vary depending on the type of beer being produced and the specific practices of the brewery.

Related Terms

  • Malt: The main ingredient in beer, typically made from barley.
  • Hops: Flowers used in brewing to add flavor and aroma to beer.
  • Yeast: A microorganism that ferments the sugars in the malt to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.
  • Wort: The liquid extracted from the mashing process during the brewing of beer.

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