Whole cluster fermentation” is a common phrase in winemaking. It sounds simple enough, but what exactly does it mean? And how ...

Lagers are brewed at colder temperatures with bottom-fermenting yeasts, while ales are brewed at warmer temperatures with top-fermenting yeasts. This is an important distinction: These two types ...

Some call this bottom fermentation process "lagering" for its strong association with the family of beer in question. Lagers are also typically identified by their color and taste. By virtue of ...

Notably, lagers are fermented with bottom-fermenting yeasts: the yeasts sink to the bottom of the beer during the fermenting process. A pilsner is technically a lager but it is more heavily hopped ...