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Beer Glossary

This glossary defines the words used in the world of beer. Click a word to see its definition. To narrow your search, you can also select a letter below.

2 words for the letter Y

Y

Yeast

Yeasts are fungi that bring about fermentation. They use sugars derived from starch to grow, and produce alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Yorkshire Square

The Yorkshire Square is a type of open fermentation vessel from the north of England. It owes its name to its square shape, even though the latest models are rather circular.