What is happening in my beer?

[brewsochist]

Can anyone describe to me in basic terms what is going on in the beer. I know the yeast converts the sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol but can anyone give me the chemical formula--or point me in the direction of some good chemistry 101 savvy information? Much appreciated! Many thanks!

 

[theonetrueruss]

check out Amazon.com: Brew Chem 101: The Basics of Homebrewing Chemistry (0037038009408): Lee W. Janson Ph.D.: Books

It is a little more complicated that you should expect to get in a post. I'm sure there are better books but I like that one.

 

[brewsochist]

Thanks!