Yeast
Ale Yeast
A broad group of Saccharomyces strains commonly used for top-fermented beer and some other beverages.
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Know what goes into your batch
Browse practical notes on common fermentation ingredients. Composition varies, so follow package directions and measure your own must or wort.
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Yeast
Yeast
Wine Yeast
Selected yeast strains used in grape and fruit wine fermentation.
Yeast
Cider Yeast
Yeast selected for fermenting apple juice and producing a range of cider profiles.
Yeast
Mead Yeast
Yeast strains used in honey must, selected for desired strength and flavor.
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Sugars
Sugars
Sucrose
Common table sugar, a fermentable disaccharide that yeast can readily use.
Sugars
Dextrose
Glucose sold in brewing and winemaking contexts as a readily fermentable sugar.
Sugars
Malt Extract
Concentrated wort extract made from malted grain, available in liquid or dried form.
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Honey
Honey
Wildflower Honey
Honey from varied floral sources, with aroma and composition that can change by region and season.
Honey
Orange Blossom Honey
A floral honey valued for a distinctive aroma in mead and other fermentations.
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Acids
Acids
Tartaric Acid
A principal acid in grapes and a common wine acidity adjustment material.
Acids
Malic Acid
A naturally occurring acid prominent in apples and present in many fruits.
Acids
Citric Acid
A food acid used in some beverage recipes for tartness and pH adjustment.
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Nutrients
Nutrients
Yeast Nutrient
A commercial blend intended to supply nutrients needed by yeast during fermentation.
Nutrients
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)
An inorganic nitrogen nutrient used in some fermentation protocols.
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Fruits
Fruits
Apples
The primary fruit for cider, with sugar, acid, tannin, and aroma varying by cultivar and maturity.
Fruits
Wine Grapes
Grapes provide fermentable sugar, acids, tannin, color, and aroma for wine.
Fruits
Strawberries
A fragrant berry used in fruit wine and mead, often requiring careful solids management.
Fruits
Blueberries
A dark berry used for color and flavor in wine and melomel.
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Additives
Additives
Potassium Metabisulfite
A sulfite source used in some wine and cider processes for oxidation and microbial management.
Additives
Pectic Enzyme
An enzyme preparation used in some fruit processes to help break down pectin.