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Creating a frosty beer or warm loaf requires a perfect blend of art and science—and it all starts with yeast fermentation. From the ins and outs of how yeast functions to hands-on sourdough starters, this guide gives you the confidence to take your beer and bread making to the next level.
Featuring profiles and best practices for a variety of strains, this fermentation guide shows you exactly what this tangy microorganism is doing for your bread and beer, as well as step-by-step experiments for imaginative creations of your own.
The Yeast Fermentation Handbook includes:
- An age-old microbe—Discover the history and life cycles of yeast and how to create the perfect habitat for fermentation.
- Diversity of cultures—Cultivate your own starters with projects on strain isolation, capturing wild yeast, and more.
- Flavor fingerprints—Try out classic recipes for Belgian witbiers, poolish baguettes, and beyond.
A world of beer and bread await you—which will you ferment next?
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HARMONY SAGE is an expert in yeast fermentation and a classically trained pastry chef, as well as the co-owner and cofounder of Long Beach Beer Lab, Long Beach Bread Lab, and Long Beach Spirits Lab.
