BREWING Meaning and
Definition
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Brewing is the process of preparing beverages, particularly the production of beer, through the fermentation of malted grains, typically barley. It involves various steps, starting with the mashing of grains, which refers to the mixing of crushed malt with hot water to extract its sugars. This sugar-rich liquid, called wort, is then allowed to steep and undergo enzymatic activity, converting the complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars that yeast can ferment. The next phase is boiling, during which hops are added for bitterness, flavor, and aroma. This boiling also works to sterilize the wort and further extract flavors from the hops. After boiling, the wort is cooled rapidly to a suitable temperature for fermentation. Yeast is then added to initiate this fermentation process, wherein the yeast consumes the sugars in the wort, converting them into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and other byproducts. This primary fermentation occurs in vessels that allow for the proper control of temperature, as yeast activity is highly sensitive to it. Once primary fermentation is complete, secondary fermentation may occur, which involves further aging and clarifying the beer before it is ultimately packaged for consumption. Brewing is also employed in the production of other beverages such as tea, coffee, kombucha, and certain herbal concoctions, particularly those that undergo fermentation or steeping processes.
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The act of making beer from malt, &c.; the quantity made at one time.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BREWING
The word "brewing" can be traced back to the Old English word "breowan", which means "to brew, ferment". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "breuwaną" and is related to the Old Norse word "brugga" and the Old High German word "briuwan", both with the same meaning. These Germanic roots ultimately originate from the Proto-Indo-European word "*bhreu-", meaning "to bubble, boil, foam".
Idioms with the word BREWING
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Trouble is brewing.
The idiom "Trouble is brewing" means that there are signs or indications that a difficult or problematic situation is developing or becoming imminent. It suggests that tensions or issues are escalating, potentially leading to negative consequences or conflict in the near future.
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storm is brewing
The idiom "storm is brewing" is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that indicates potential conflict, trouble, or unrest on the horizon. It implies that something is about to happen, typically suggesting a tumultuous or challenging situation is imminent or developing slowly.
Similar spelling words for BREWING
- bruins,
- brinegar,
- growing,
- brinson,
- browning,
- bring on,
- braving,
- brainwash,
- bowing,
- brainsick,
- brinkmann,
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- brownness,
- brownish,
- brinker,
- Brownson,
- Brinks,
- Brinkley,
- Bribing,
- brainish,
- branching,
- braking,
- brewington,
- brainstem,
- brink,
- rowing,
- bracing,
- bring home,
- briefing,
- bring off,
- borrowing,
- brown ash,
- brown oak,
- Braying,
- brong,
- brinkman.
Conjugate verb Brewing
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