In the brewing process of alcoholic beverages, the fermentation stage produces a by-product that is often overlooked: heat. It must be noted that the heat generated by normal beer fermentation activities can raise the process temperature by 10-15°F. Under ideal circumstances, the brewing process sho

Stuck fermentation is a common problem in brewing, and it can be caused by a variety of factors. The most common cause of stuck fermentation is a lack of oxygen, which can prevent the yeast from continuing to ferment the beer. Other causes of stuck fermentation include too high of a starting gravity

Legend has it that before 1842, all beers were Top Fermented. In the olden days, before the discovery of the existence of micro-organisms, brewers had to rely on natural sources of yeast. Top-fermenting yeast is a common yeast that became the cornerstone for the Top Fermentation definition.