The Journal has been publishing original research for over 125 years relating to brewing, fermentation, distilling, raw materials and by-products. Research ranges from the fundamental to applied and is from universities, research institutes and industry laboratories worldwide. The scope of the Journal is cereal based beers, wines and spirits. Manuscripts on cider may also be submitted as they have been since 1911. Manuscripts on fruit based wines and spirits are not within the scope of the Journal of the Institute of Brewing.