This book is an original and comprehensive examination of brewing from
the perspective of a real brewer. It incorporates the latest ideas from
published research and from conversations with researchers and practical
brewers alike. The book departs from the traditional sequential approach
to pursue brewing in the manner a brew master would approach the
process. It is structured to look down the length of the process for
causes and effects. Each essay discusses a problem, a beer component, or
a flavor, by following how this one item arises and how it changes along
the way. This is a crucial feature to bear in mind when reading the book
because this organization brings together information and ideas that are
not usually presented side-by-side. The essay format allows the reader
to understand how the raw materials of brewing and the way they are
handled impact on process performance and product quality.