zymurgy
/ˈzʌɪməːdʒi
/noun [mass noun]
The study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking, or distilling.The process of brewing coffee, I discovered, was a good way to relate the brewing process to people who do not understand zymurgy, the technical term for making beer.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek zumē 'leaven', on the pattern of metallurgy..
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