bottom fermentation

noun

Meaning

A slow alcoholic fermentation process carried out at low temperatures during which the yeast sinks to the bottom of the liquid. Used in brewing lager-type beers.

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Related words

top fermentation(English)secondary fermentation(English)brewing(English)lagering(English)lautering(English)attenuation(English)bletting(English)beermaking(English)

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