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i've been reading 'brew like a monk' recently and i'm confused about yeast generations. most of the breweries in there mention they don't use yeast past a certain generation because of mutations, off flavors, etc.
that i get, but how is a "new" generation made? it seems like if you use a yeast after an initial run, all subsequent uses are the "next" generation. i also read about "top cropping," is this the method to secure a new "first" generation yeast?
thanks.
that i get, but how is a "new" generation made? it seems like if you use a yeast after an initial run, all subsequent uses are the "next" generation. i also read about "top cropping," is this the method to secure a new "first" generation yeast?
thanks.