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During the latter part of the last century and the early years of this century, the microbiology of beer and the brewing process played a central role in the development of modern microbiology. An important advance was Hansen's development of pure culture yeasts for brewery fermentations... Read Full Overview

Much has happened in the brewing industry since the last edition of this book was published in 1996. In particular, there has been substantial con- solidation of larger brewing companies as major multinational concerns, and at the other end of the spectrum the microbrewing scene... Read Full Overview

Much has happened in the brewing industry since the last edition of this book was published in 1996. In particular, there has been substantial con- solidation of larger brewing companies as major multinational concerns, and at the other end of the spectrum the microbrewing scene... Read Full Overview