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YEAST SELECTION
Selection of a yeast with the required brewing characteristics is vital from both a product quality and economic standpoint. The criteria for yeast selection will vary according to the requirements of the brewing equipment and the beer style, but they are likely to include the following:
• rapid fermentation;
• yeast stress tolerance;
• flocculation;
• rate of attenuation at the desired temperature;
• flavor of the final product;
• good yeast storage characteristics;
• stability against mutation; and
• stability against degeneration.