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Fermentation

Do you need to rehydrate dry yeast? Is dry yeast for beer different from dry yeast for winemaking?
We do recommended that you rehydrate your dried yeast. Proper hydration helps ensure a healthy fermentation and is especially recommended for beverages with...
Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Why is a consistent fermentation temperature important and what can we do to maintain it?
Temperature is as important a variable as yeast pitch rate, fermentation pH, and time. A consistent fermentation temperature keeps your yeast happy and heal...
Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
What is specific gravity?
The measure of the density of a liquid specifically grams of sugar per liter of water. A gravity of 1.040 means 40 grams of sugar per liter. "Specific&...
Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 1:52 PM