Continuous Ferment


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Since the first brew by Captain James Cook and the crew of the Resolution at Dusky Sound in April 1773, the story of beer has been deeply intertwined with the history of Aotearoa &– from the early settlers' prodigious consumption of golden ale to the six o' clock swill, from prohibition to the &‘ Black Budget' , from the domination of Lion and DB to the rise of craft beer.In this remarkable story of New Zealanders and beer, Greg Ryan tackles the big questions: Why did people drink and did they do so excessively by contemporary international standards? What did people drink and in what circumstances? How did tastes change over time? What role did brewers and publicans play in the community, other than as dispensers of alcohol?Richly illustrated, astute and entertaining, Continuous Ferment is both a fascinating analysis of New Zealand' s social history and a book for anyone with an enthusiasm for malt and hops, barrels and bottles, pilsners and porters.




Biomass Now


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This two-volume book on biomass is a reflection of the increase in biomass related research and applications, driven by overall higher interest in sustainable energy and food sources, by increased awareness of potentials and pitfalls of using biomass for energy, by the concerns for food supply and by multitude of potential biomass uses as a source material in organic chemistry, bringing in the concept of bio-refinery. It reflects the trend in broadening of biomass related research and an increased focus on second-generation bio-fuels. Its total of 40 chapters spans over diverse areas of biomass research, grouped into 9 themes.







The Big Book of Kombucha


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2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner Brew your own kombucha at home! With more than 400 recipes, including 268 unique flavor combinations, you can get exactly the taste you want — for a fraction of the store-bought price. This complete guide, from the proprietors of Kombucha Kamp, shows you how to do it from start to finish, with illustrated step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips. The book also includes information on the many health benefits of kombucha, fascinating details of the drink’s history, and recipes for delicious foods and drinks you can make with kombucha (including some irresistible cocktails!). “This is the one go-to resource for all things kombucha.” — Andrew Zimmern, James Beard Award–winning author and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods




Kefir


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This is the revised book: Kefir - For pleasure, beauty and well-being by Harald W. Tietze. Kefir, another miracle healer from the Caucasus. If you think that the only thing that can heal is a drug then you may see Kefir as a powerful drug. Healthy living food is something to preserve our health and life - to maintain our healthy body. One can make a test very simply and easily. If you take something, and you can live in good health without negative side effects, then it is a food. This book will show you how to handle this beautiful and cheap way to stay healthy, keep your beauty and feel well. Kefir grains are a biological production centre. Living foods like Kefir help to detoxify, support and balance digestion, and help in building up the immune system to counteract negative influences. During the fermentation process the Kefir grains change normal milk into the Kefir beverage. Lactic acid, ethanol, acetic acid, carbon dioxide and other compounds are produced as well as vitamins. This is one of the books written by Harald W. Tietze. There are another 34 books covering a wide spectrum of health knowlegde available. You will be surprised with the important research he has done and published.




Handbook for Chemical Process Industries


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Chemical processing industry plays a pivotal role in the economy of a country, as chemicals are required in every sphere of our lives. This book covers chemical processing of dyes, pigments, drugs and pharmaceutical products, fermented products, agrochemicals, explosives, polymers, Period II and III chemicals, chemicals, sugar, coatings, starches, soaps and detergents, paper, pulp, glass, and cement. It includes sources of natural materials, collection process, purification, and extraction of different chemicals from natural materials like petroleum, coal and ores from the Earth. It includes manufacturing details of C1 to C4 and aromatic compounds obtained from natural materials. The book covers both traditional and modern sectors of the chemical processing industry. It provides knowledge on the properties of the chemical and manufacturing process (such as raw materials, chemical reactions, quantitative requirement, flow sheet diagram, procedure) and its uses. The book is based on the author's expertise and has been developed with an awareness of the quantitative requirement for manufacturing chemicals. Data has been collected from industry, thus it will be useful to industry personnel, research groups, academicians and institutional organizations.




Brewing Yeast and Fermentation


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Now Available for the First Time in Paperback! This unique volume provides a definitive overview of modern and traditional brewing fermentation. Written by two experts with unrivalled experience from years with a leading international brewer, coverage includes all aspects of brewing fermentation together with the biochemistry, physiology and genetics of brewers' yeast. Brewing Yeast and Fermentation is unique in that brewing fermentation and yeast biotechnology are covered in detail from a commercial perspective. Now available for the first time in paperback, the book is aimed at commercial brewers and their ingredient and equipment suppliers (including packaging manufacturers). It is also an essential reference source for students on brewing courses and workers in research and academic institutions. Definitive reference work and practical guide for the industry. Highly commercially relevant yet academically rigorous. Authors from industry leading brewers.




kombucha for beginners


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why we ♥ it: Everyone is going crazy for kombucha! And in this digital book Alyce demystifies the entire process making it easy and straightforward for everyone to do at home. In our opinion, kombucha is the easiest and cheapest way to make your own probiotics at home, costing less than $1 per litre and requiring only a few minutes of your time weekly. And it actually tastes really delicious! Kombucha has been consumed for thousands of years for it’s medicinal properties, but it has received a lot of attention in the last few years for the role it plays in digestion and gut health, which are considered integral to overall health and wellbeing. This is because the gut determines which nutrients are absorbed by the body and which toxins, allergens and microbes are kept out. Plus, your entire immune system is protected by the gut, and you have more neurotransmitters in the gut than in your brain. So naturally, this is a very important area of our bodies that we want to keep as healthy as possible! Kombucha is a probiotic that will provide your gut with the live bacteria and yeasts that are needed to keep you balanced and thriving, as well as a whole host of other nutrients including vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. bragging rights: • This book covers the basic principles, everything you need to get brewing, how to get started with a single first ferment, how to do a continuous first ferment (alyce’s pick!), how to do a second ferment and all of alyce’s tips and tricks to successful brewing • How to flavour your kombucha from apple and ginger to raspberry and rosemary and everything in between • The secrets to getting the best fizz, even better than the carbonated commercial varieties • How to keep the sugar levels super low if needed for those with insulin sensitivities, those quitting sugar or on a ketogenic diet • With alyce’s method you will spend less than 10 minutes once a week maintaining your kombucha (and you’ll always have it on tap!) • When you purchase this book you get exclusive access to alyce’s ‘kombucha krew’ where there are people to answer any remaining questions you might have specifics: • 23 page digital book containing extensive information as well as informative illustrations • Once purchased the digital book will be emailed directly to you ready for immediate use PLEASE NOTE: While this book is all the INFORMATION you need, you still NEED a kombucha SCOBY and starter liquid to begin brewing kombucha. We sell them in AUS and NZ at alycealexandra.com, but outside of us look online or ask a friend - anyone who brews always has more than enough SCOBYs to share!







Comprehensive Biotechnology


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Comprehensive Biotechnology, Third Edition, Six Volume Set unifies, in a single source, a huge amount of information in this growing field. The book covers scientific fundamentals, along with engineering considerations and applications in industry, agriculture, medicine, the environment and socio-economics, including the related government regulatory overviews. This new edition builds on the solid basis provided by previous editions, incorporating all recent advances in the field since the second edition was published in 2011. Offers researchers a one-stop shop for information on the subject of biotechnology Provides in-depth treatment of relevant topics from recognized authorities, including the contributions of a Nobel laureate Presents the perspective of researchers in different fields, such as biochemistry, agriculture, engineering, biomedicine and environmental science