As the power and influence of the church declined, the art of brewing became an important commercial activity. Today, beer production is largely a high-tech process in the hands of huge corporations or government monopolies. However, recent years have seen a growth in the popularity of small-scale breweries, reflecting an increasing global demand for quality and variety.

随着教会权力和影响的衰落，酿制艺术也就转变为一项重要的商业活动。今天，啤酒的制造在巨型企业或政府的垄断下俨然成为一个高科技流程。然而近年来，小规模啤酒厂的倍受青睐也反映了全球对啤酒质量及多样化日益增长的需求。