Frequently Asked Questions
BEER WINE
What does yeast contribute to the brewing process? (Does it make a difference whether dry or liquid is used?)
Yeast eats sugars derived from the malts in the wort (unfermented beer.) The yeast's waste products just happen to be Carbon Dioxide (CO2) which gives us fizz, and ethanol (alcohol) which gives us buzz. There are many strains of yeast which will each contribute different characteristics to a beer. Liquid yeast cultures are available which will provide very unique properties to your beer, but may cost a bit more and may not be stored for as long as dry cultures. There have been great advances in dry yeast selection and production, with some very popular strains being made available in the more stable dry form.
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