Organizations

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A large number of national, regional and local organizations and clubs exist to support homebrewing. See the links below for some of the larger organizations.

==US National Organizations==
* [http://www.beertown.org/homebrewing/index.html American Homebrewers Association]
* [[Beer Judge Certification Program|Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP)]] - ([http://www.bjcp.org home page])
* [http://www.beertown.org/craftbrewing/about.html Brewers Association] - For microbreweries & [[Craft Beer]] breweries

==Non-US National Organizations==
* [http://www.homebrewers.ca/ Canadian Amateur Brewers Association]
* [http://www.craftbrewing.org.uk/ UK Craft Brewing Association] - UK Homebrewing
* HomeBrewers International Grid-Computing Team (brewing is discussed in the team forum) http://home.alltel.net/billvelek/team.html
* BrewingEquipment - Yahoo mailing list - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrewingEquipment

==Local Brew Clubs==
A listing of local brew clubs - Listed by state and city (or country if not US). Editor note: This may need to be a separate article once it gets larger.

===CANADA===

===Alberta===
* [http://www.ehg.ca Edmonton Homebrewers Guild] - Edmonton, AB
* [http://marquisdesuds.wort.ca Marquis de Suds] - Calgary, AB

===British Columbia===
* [http://www.meadworks.ca Meadworks] - Vancouver, BC

===Manitoba===
* [http://www.winnipegbrewbombers.ca Winnipeg Brew Bombers] - Winnipeg, MB

===Nova Scotia===
* [http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/BrewNoser/ Brewnosers] - Halifax, NS

===Saskatchewan===
* [http://www.alesclub.com Ales & Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan (ALES)] - Regina, SK

===Quebec===
* [http://www.montrealers.ca MontreAlers] - Montreal, QC

===US===

===Alaska===
* [http://www.greatnorthernbrewers.org Great Northern Brewers Club] - Anchorage, AK

===California===
* [http://www.bayareamashers.org/ Bay Area Mashers] - Berkeley, CA
* [http://www.brewcommune.com BrewCommune] - Orange County, California
* [http://www.maltosefalcons.com The Maltose Falcons Homebrewing Society] - Los Angeles, CA

===Colorado===
* [http://www.foamontherange.org/ Foam On The Range] - Aurora, CO
* [http://www.liquidpoets.com/ Liquid Poets Society] - Ft Collins, CO
* [http://www.milehighmonks.com/ Mile High Monks] - Denver, CO

===District of Columbia===
* [http://burp.burp.org Brewers United for Real Potables (BURP)] - Area around DC, MD, VA

===Florida===
* [http://www.tcbrewmasters.org/ Treasure Coast BrewMasters] - Stuart, FL
* [http://www.palmbeachdraughtsmen.com/ Palm Beach Draughtsmen] - West Palm Beach, FL
* [http://www.saaz.org/ Space Coast Associates for the Advancement of Zymurgy] - Brevard, FL
* [http://www.cfhb.org/ Central Florida Home Brewers] - Orlando, FL
* [http://www.dunedinbrewersguild.com/ Dunedin Brewers Guild] - Dunedin, FL
* [http://www.hbd.org/mash/ Miami Area Society of Homebrewers] - Miami, FL
* [http://www.tampabaybeers.org/ Tampa Bay BEERS] - Tampa, FL
* [http://www.hogtownbrewers.org/ Hogtown Brewers] - Gainesville, FL
* [http://www.nfbl.org/ North Florida Brewer's League] - Tallahassee, FL
* [http://www.browardhomebrewers.org/ Fort Lauderdale Area Brewers] - Fort Lauderdale, FL
* [http://www.thecask.org/ Jacksonville Area Brewers] - Jacksonville, FL

===Illinois===
* [http://www.chibeer.org Chicago Beer Society] - Chicago, IL

===Kansas===
* [http://lawrencebrewers.org/ Lawrence Brewers Guild] - Lawrence, KS

===Michigan===
* [http://www.CRAFThomebrewclub.org/ CRAFT (Clinton River Association of Fermenting Trendsetters] - Macomb (N. Detroit subs), MI

===New York===
* [http://hbd.org/nychg/ New York City Homebrewers Guild] - New York, NY

===North Carolina===
* [http://www.carolinabrewmasters.com/ The Carolina Brewmasters] - Charlotte, NC

===Texas===
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAbeergroup/ San Antonio Area Zymurgists (SAAZ)] - San Antonio, TX
* [http://www.foamrangers.com/ Foam Rangers] - Houston, TX
* [http://www.nthba.org/ North Texas Homebrewers Assn] - Dallas, TX

===United Kingdom===
* [http://www.scottishcraftbrewers.org Scottish Craft Brewers] - Scotland, UK

===Virginia===
* [http://www.worthogs.com/ Wort Hogs] - Reston, VA

===Wisconsin===
* [http://www.rackers.org/ Green Bay Rackers] - Green Bay, WI
* [http://www.mhtg.org/ Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild] - Madison, WI
* [http://www.beerbarons.org/ Beer Barons of Milwaukee] - Milwaukee, WI

==See Also==
* [[References|Brewing References]]

==External Links==
[http://www.beertown.org/homebrewing/listings.asp AHA Homebrew Club Listings]

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Yeast

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'''Yeast''' is a living single-cell fungi used in the production of beer. Yeast is added to sweet wort after cooling to initiate the ''fermentation'' process. During fermentation, yeast cells convert simple sugars such as glucose into carbon dioxide and alcohol. Fermentation can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to complete. The type of yeast and particular strain of yeast used can have a large impact on the flavor and aroma of your beer. When possible, it is best to choose a yeast strain that is appropriate for the style of beer you are brewing.

===Yeast Types===
Yeasts come in three basic types - top fermenting ale yeast and bottom fermenting lager yeasts. Of the two, ale yeast are most commonly used for homebrewing because it can be fermented at room temperature.
* '''Top Fermenting Yeast''' - Commonly called ''ale yeast'' formally known as ''Saccharomyces cerevisae'' are fermented at or just below room temperature (10-25 C). These yeasts rise during fermentation and form a foamy head at the top of the fermentation vessel. They also produce a strong estery flavor that is a key characteristic of ales. Stouts, Porters and all forms of Ale are made with top fermenting yeast.
* '''Bottom Fermenting Yeast''' - Called ''lager yeast'' formally known as ''Saccharomyces uvarum'' is fermented at low temperatures in the range of 7-15 C. Lager yeast grows slowly and tends to settle at the bottom of the fermenter because of the cold temperature. Bocks, Pilsners, Marzens and popular American lagers are made with this type of yeast.
* '''Bavarian Wheat Yeast''' - Used in Bavarian style wheat beers - known formally as ''Torulaspora delbruechii'' is a yeast that produces a distinct bannana or clove like flavor profile that is characteristic of the Bavarian Wheat Beer.

===Yeast Packaging===
Yeast can be purchased in two basic types:
* '''Liquid Yeast''' - Liquid yeast is cultured yeast stored suspended in a liquid form. Liquid yeast is generally of higher purity and quality than comparable dry yeasts, and is a significant favorite with discriminating homebrewers. Packaging on liquid yeast varies. The two most popular forms are a plastic tube, and the ''smack-pack''. The smack-pack form has a built in starter with a small packet of yeast in the middle. By pressing firmly on the package you can release the yeast into the starter hours in advance of brewing to give your yeast a head start. Liquid yeast should be stored in your refrigerator (not the freezer!) as it only has a shelf life of a few months.
* '''Dry Yeast''' - Dry yeast is sold in packets just like bread yeast in the grocery store. The yeast is made by dehydrating yeast cells. Dry yeast must be rehydrated by adding water before it is used. Dry yeast has a long shelf life of 1-2 years.

==Yeasts==
* [http://www.beersmith.com/Yeasts/Yeasts.htm BeerSmith Yeast Table]
* [Add your yeast article here]

==See Also==
* [[Ingredients]]
* [[Processes|The Brewing Process]]

==External Links==
* [http://www.beersmith.com/Yeasts/Yeasts.htm BeerSmith Yeast Table] - Most of the major homebrew yeasts
* [http://www.whitelabs.com/ White Labs Yeast]
* [http://www.wyeastlab.com/ Wyeast Labs Yeast]
* [http://www.mrmalty.com/pitching.php Yeast Pitching Rates & Calculator]

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