German Beer & Brewing Terms

Jungbier, literally "young" or "green" beer is beer still not ripe for consumption although the fermentation process is complete.

The caloric value of beer is determined by its type. With an average caloric value of 380 kcal/1588 kJ per liter the calorie content of beer approximates or is less than that of alcohol free soft drinks, according to the Federaton of German Brewers.

The yeast cells that rise to and gather at the top during fermentation.

The post fermentation takes place at 0° C/32°F over the course of several weeks resulting in the ripening of the "green beer".

A lauter tun is the traditional vessel used for separation of the extracted wort. While the basic principle of its operation has remained the same since its first use, technological advances have led to better designed lauter tuns capable of quicker and more complete extraction of the sugars from the grain.