What is the meaning of top fermentation?

noun

  • A violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of ale.
    • usage: "top fermentation uses a yeast that ferments at higher temperatures than that used for bottom fermentation"
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