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Beside this, what is the sediment in beer called?
Trub may also refer to the lees, or layer ofsediment, left at the bottom of the fermenter after theyeast has completed the bulk of the fermentation. It is composedmainly of heavy fats, coagulated proteins, and (when in fermenter)inactive yeast.
is yeast in beer bad for you?
The hops, yeast, and grains in beercontribute carbohydrates, a small amount of B vitamins, andpotassium. But don't plan to get your nutrients from beer,or to drink beer or any other alcoholic beverage forhealth benefits. Drinking too much beer, or any othertype of alcohol, is bad for you.
So if a brewer wanted to achieve some haze, they mightuse a less flocculant yeast strain. Some yeast strains that brewersfavor for New England/hazy IPAs are less flocculant andproduce not only haze but also fruity flavors called esters, addingto the “juicy” flavor and aroma often associated withthese IPAs.