English Explanatory Dictionary

secondary fermentation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any fermentation that takes place after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine
  2. The production of carbon dioxide in sparkling wine using the méthode champenoise, or in beer using bottle conditioning
  3. Malolactic fermentation.

Word forms

secondary fermentation secondary fermentations
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