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The Brewing Process

Malting and mashing

Malt, typically made from grains such as barley, serves as a crucial ingredient in brewing beer. Barley is particularly well-suited for brewing due to its high starch content, which can be converted into fermentable sugars. Before being used in brewing, the barley undergoes a malting process. This process develops enzymes that break down complex starches into simpler sugars, making them suitable for fermentation.

The next stage in the brewing process is mashing. After being crushed in the malt mill, the milled grains are combined with water in the mash kettle. The temperature in the kettle is gradually raised to the desired level to activate and regulate the enzymes, ensuring optimal conversion of starches into sugars.

Lautering and wort boiling

After the mashing process, the grain solids are strained out, leaving behind a liquid known as wort. The wort is then transferred to a wort kettle, where it is boiled to achieve the desired sugar concentration. During this boiling stage, hops are added to enhance the beer's bitterness, aroma, and flavor, creating a balanced and distinct profile.

Brewing and fermenting

The malt undergoes several key stages in the brewhouse process: milling, mashing, filtering, and boiling. During this process, starches are converted into sugars, and hops are added during boiling to enhance flavor, bitterness, and aroma. The result of this process is a liquid known as wort, which serves as the foundation for brewing beer.

Packaging

At Carlsberg, we believe that while quality matters, it’s what’s on the inside that truly counts. As we continue to distribute millions of bottles and cans worldwide, we recognize the importance of understanding our global impact and striving for greater sustainability.

Through the Carlsberg Circular Community, an innovative partnership with key packaging suppliers, we are rethinking the design and production of our packaging materials. Our goal is to minimize waste and optimize reuse and recycling.

One exciting development on the horizon is our #GreenFiberBottle. In just three years, you could be enjoying your beer from a bottle made from sustainably sourced wood fiber. This new bottle will be 100% biodegradable, ensuring zero waste and contributing to a more sustainable future for both the environment and the brewing industry.