The Science of Tequila, 1e

Anne Gschaedler Mathis, Melchor Arellano Plaza, Manuel Kirchmayr, Enrique J. Herrera-López
Elsevier
386 pages
ISBN: 9780443291005
July 2025

The Science of Tequila is the first English language book published on Tequila production. The book contextualizes tequila with historical, social, and cultural information, covering the cultivation of the Agave tequilana plant, the stages of the tequila production process, and the characterization of the final product. Finally, the management of tequila by-products are covered, including their sustainable uses and potential as biofuels. This book will be of interest to beverage scientists interested in the distillation and fermentation of alcoholic beverages, plant scientists interested in the agave plant, and engineers in the alcoholic beverages, biorefinery, vinasses, and waste treatment industries. R&D departments at beverage companies interested in producing tequila or mezcal will also benefit from this reference.