In beer making, germination of barley followed by its enzymatic activity produces the __________ used for fermentation.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Germination of barley produces enzymes that break down the starch in barley into simple sugars, primarily maltose. Maltose is the primary sugar used for fermentation in beer making. Ethanol is produced during fermentation, but it is not directly produced by the enzymatic activity of germinated barley. Malic acid and lactic acid are produced by microorganisms during the fermentation process, but they are not directly produced by germinated barley. 2-oxo acids are produced during the malting process but they are not used for fermentation.

In Beer Making, Germination of Barley Followed by Its Enzymatic