What Is the Purpose of the Mashing Step in Beer

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the mashing step in beer making?

• A) During mashing, the enzymes of malted barley degrade fermentable sugars, converting them to starches.
• B) Mashing increases the surface area available for microbes to adhere to during the fermentation process.
• C) Mashing is required to remove residual solids, leaving wort that can be fermented by bacteria.
• D) During mashing, the enzymes of malted barley degrade starches, converting them to fermentable sugars.
• E) All of the answer choices are correct.

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