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Why are Weissbiers top fermented? |
| Posted by Uncle Jimbo on 2012-01-06 07:38:26 |
| "Do you know why weissbier is top fermented while most of the barley-based brews are bottom fermented?" Well, top fermented beers are more ancient than bottom fermented, and I suspect that since Weissbier tastes better this way (with all of the fruity esters), it was kept top fermented once the bottom fermenting yeast appeared on the scene. Just speculation, though. |
| Followups: |
 Why are Weissbiers top fermented? by Nick B. on 2012-01-07 07:50:01 |
| Why are Weissbiers top fermented? by JosB on 2012-01-20 14:00:41 |
| Why are Weissbiers top fermented? by Nick B. on 2012-01-21 03:00:05 |
| Why are Weissbiers top fermented? by Uncle Jimbo on 2012-01-21 13:23:06 |
| Why are Weissbiers top fermented? by Matthew Jessop on 2012-01-22 01:46:27 |