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{{Portal|name==Beer Brewing Ingredients==}}Beer in its basic form is made from just for four ingredients: [[Water|water]], [[Malt|malted grain]], [[Hops|hops ]] and [[Yeast|yeast]]. Water provides the base for all beer, though and various minerals in the water contribute flavor and character to the beer. Malted grains provide sweetness, color and body as well as provide the sugars for the production of alcohol. Hops primarily contribute bitterness to the beer, though they also and provide flavor and aroma. Yeast is used to ferment the malty sugars into alcohol, and also to contribute contributes flavor and character to the finished beer.

In addition to the four basic ingredients, a variety of flavor and other [[Additives|miscellaneous additives ]] can be used in the brewing process to improve clarity, spice, add flavor and otherwise enhance the beer. Examples include [[spices ]] for holiday beers, clarifiers such as polyclar and gelatin, minerals and acids to aid in mashing, and flavor extracts for fruit beers.

* [[GrainsMalt]]

* [http://www.beersmith.com/Misc/Miscellaneous.htm Miscellaneous Brewing Additive Ingredients Table]