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Top Fermentation

Webster's Dictionary

An alcoholic fermentation during which the yeast cells are carried to the top of the fermening liquid. It proceeds with some violence and requires a temperature of 14-30¡ C. (58-86¡ F.). It is used in the production of ale, porter, etc., and of wines high in alcohol, and in distilling.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Top Fermentation'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/top-fermentation.html. 1828.