Gluten-Free Brewing: Techniques, Processes, and Ingredients for Crafting Flavorful Beer

The popularity of gluten-containing grains in modern-day brewing has limited the enjoyment of craft beer for individuals with celiac disease, nonceliac gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity. However, many other types of grain can be used to brew beer of all styles, expanding the options available to beer lovers and brewers. Gluten-Free Brewing provides a discussion of available gluten-free ingredients, sourcing techniques, and malting processes, as well as recipe formulation and fermentation challenges. It includes over 30 tested recipes to help brewers explore British, German, Belgian, New World, and ancient-style beers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Brewers Publications

The prevalence of gluten-containing grains, such as barley, wheat, and rye, in modern-day brewing has hindered many potential consumers from fully embracing the craft beer revolution. Individuals with celiac disease, nonceliac gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity (as well as those who simply prefer to avoid gluten) have historically been unable to enjoy the diverse and flavorful beers available today. However, there is a vast array of other grains that can be utilized to brew beer of various styles, offering a remarkable expansion in options for beer enthusiasts and brewers who cannot or choose not to ingest gluten, or those who seek to explore new and intriguing flavors. Gluten-Free Brewing delves into the availability of gluten-free ingredients, sourcing strategies, and malting techniques. It explores the world of ancient grains and adjuncts, demonstrating how today's malted and roasted varieties can be employed to brew authentic-tasting beers. The book also offers insights into diverse mashing techniques, their appropriate applications, the use of additional ingredients and enzymes to enhance the brewing process, and their potential to impart specific flavors in your beer. Furthermore, Gluten-Free Brewing delves into the complexities of recipe formulation and fermentation challenges, encompassing flavor, body, head retention, and color considerations when utilizing these unconventional grains to create mainstream flavors. With over 30 tested recipes, this comprehensive guide empowers brewers to explore British, German, Belgian, New World, and ancient-style beers, all while brewing exceptional gluten-free brews that rival their full-flavored counterparts. By following the guidance provided in Gluten-Free Brewing, enthusiasts and brewers alike can unlock the full potential of these alternative grains and create world-class gluten-free beers that tantalize the taste buds and satisfy the most discerning palates.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 250 x 179 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781938469756