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Top Fermentation.
Top Fermentation - as a noun
A violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of ale
Example: "Top fermentation uses a yeast that ferments at higher temperatures than that used for bottom fermentation"
Example Sentences
"The main characteristic of top fermentation is the formation of a thick layer of foam on top of the beer during fermentation."
"During top fermentation, the yeast rises to the top of the fermentation vessel."
"The flavors produced during top fermentation tend to be fruity and estery."
"Some well-known beer styles that use top fermentation include wheat beer and pale ale."
"Brewers often refer to top fermentation as 'top cropping' because of the yeast rising to the surface."
