Molecules and Other Matters

Abstract

In this chapter, we will explore the basics of general and organic chemistry that are needed to understand what happens during beer brewing. Learning how to draw the structure of the compound will allow us to understand the function of those compounds and their likely role in brewing. To fully understand the entirety of general and organic chemistry would require two full years of study. Many texts can aid in that study, but here we will look into the basics from the brewers’ perspective.