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There is more to brewing than lager louts and hangovers. It is an important part of the cultural and economic identity of many nations and here we will consider how it attracted the attention of some of history’s greatest scientists. To begin, it is worth reviewing the steps in beer production (Table 1). You can read more about the process and ingredients in CHEMISTRY REVIEW, Vol. 8, No. 5, pp. 16–17.
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