Basics of beer brewing process and related alcohol chemistry - An old beer in a new bottle

Abstract

Beer is one of the favorite beverages produced by the fermentation of grains. The global production figures indicate an increasing trend during the  last decade. This article highlights the beer brewing process, chemistry concepts involved, and problems and prospects. The emphasis is on conceptual understanding of both theory and practice, and the chemical perspectives and possibilities to provide an appreciation of alcohol chemistry exposure in our daily lives that have particular significance and several positive effects to enrich the learning experience.