Glossary B
Deutsch: Brauen / Español: Elaboración de cerveza / Português: Fabricação de Cerveja / Français: Brassage / Italiano: Birrificazione
Brewing is the process of producing beverages, typically alcoholic, by fermenting grains, primarily barley, through a series of steps that include mashing, boiling, fermenting, conditioning, and packaging. While brewing is most commonly associated with beer, the term can also apply to other fermented drinks such as Sake and kombucha. The process combines water, malt, hops, and yeast to create a wide variety of flavours and styles.
Deutsch: Brin / Español: Brin / Português: Brin / Français: Brin / Italiano: Brin
Brin in the food context refers to dried fruit or vegetable residue, typically leftover after extracting juice or oil. It can be made from a variety of sources, such as apples, grapes, or olives. Brin is used for culinary purposes, particularly as a flavour enhancer, thickening agent, or as a base for fermentation and animal feed. In some regions, apple brin or olive brin is more common.
Deutsch: Lake / Español: Salmuera / Português: Salmoura / Français: Saumure / Italiano: Salamoia
Brine in the food context refers to a solution of water and salt used primarily for preserving, seasoning, or tenderizing food. Often, sugar, herbs, and spices are added to enhance flavor. Brining is a method that dates back centuries and remains a staple in culinary traditions around the world.