Lesson 2 - Fermentation Principles
Fermentation is critical to the whole brewing process. Achieving success at the fermentation stage involves many factors. In this lesson we look at what these fundamental factors are and the effect they have.
Lesson Sign-off
We have now looked at the principles that underpin fermentation. In the next lesson we will go on to describe the effects of yeast on beer flavour.
You should now be able to:
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Understand the role of fermentation in the brewing process.
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Identify and discuss the factors that influence fermentation performance.
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Identify typical values for the parameters that are used to control fermentation.
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Illustrate the main stages in fermentation.
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Explain what is happening at each stage and describe the principal markers.
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Understand why particular yeast strains are chosen to make different beer styles.
A self-assessment lesson now follows, which will allow you to assess the level to which you have attained the above outcomes.