Question

Krausen is the cauliflower head formed during active fermentation.

(a) True

(b) False

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My question comes from High Gravity Brewing and Glossary in chapter SCADA System for Bioreactors, Beer and Brewing of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

The best explanation: Krausen is a cauliflower or rocky head formed at the surface of the wort during active primary fermentation. It is also referred to as high krausen. It is also used to add a proportion of actively fermenting wort to maturing beer.