pH

Most beer yeasts will prosper at a pH of 5.0 to 5.5. However, this acidic environment will occur without any adjustments.


Osmotic Pressure

Different liquid environments exert different pressures. The cell walls of the yeast are delicate and require gradual transitions. Sudden changes in the osmotic pressure can cause the yeast cells implode, explode or go in shock.


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