English Explanatory Dictionary

bottom fermentation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

bottom fermentation bottom fermentations

Antonyms

top fermentation

Related words

bottom-fermented bottom-fermenting
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