Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages
known, with archeological evidence indicating it to be at
least 7000 years old. In the intervening centuries, beer
production has become a multi-billion dollar industry
dominated by large multinational corporations. More
recently, attention has turned to smaller craft breweries
that cultivate a more artisanal approach. Proper
preparation of both craft beers and high volume macro-
brews
requires a deep understanding of the available
ingredients and processes in order to develop new brands
and ensure batch-to-batch quality.
United States
