SINCE 1828
top fermentation
nounDefinition of top fermentation
: a violent alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of 14 to 30° C during which the yeast cells are carried to the top of the fermenting liquid used in the production of such liquors as ale, porter, and wines of high alcohol content and in distilling — compare bottom fermentation
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