History of brewing in Rochester, New York

Description

History of brewing in Rochester, New York: a Brewing culinary technique.

Technical

The city of Rochester, New York—before being known as the birthplace of Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch & Lomb—was internationally known for its robust brewing industry. Indeed, the city was uniquely positioned for such an industry in the early 19th century. The corn, rye, barley, wheat, and other grains grown in the Genesee River Valley were shipped down river to be milled in such quantity that by 1838 Rochester was world's largest flour producer, earning it the nickname the Flour City.

Science

Primary Reaction

Fermentation of glucose to ethanol and carbon dioxide

Sensory Profile