Up your brewing and baking game—master the art of yeast fermentation 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 a