Fermentation Operations Flashcards

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5 characteristics of ale yeast

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  1. Faster fermentation
  2. Higher easter development
  3. Higher Fusels
  4. Top fermenting
  5. Higher Acetaldehyde
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2
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List 5 fermentation control points

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  1. Temp
  2. pH
  3. Pressure
  4. Yeast Selection
  5. FV Shape
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3
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Why are cylindro-conical Fvs now the brewery standard?

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Ability to clean yeast
Easier CIP
Closed Vessel (less contamination) 
Ability to crop yeast
Less capital investment
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4
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Name 2 advantages of continuous fermentation

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Faster (1-2 days

Uses less square footage

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5
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List 4 possible disadvantages of High Gravity Brewing

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Yeast stress
Reduced hop utilization
Investment in deaerated water
Large potential yield loss

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