key facts
- open fermenters are a traditional method of fermentation which allow natural air exchange
- this method is typically used for certain styles of beer that benefit from the unique flavors of wild yeasts and bacteria
- unpleasant hop resins, which accumulate during the stony head of the main fermentation, can be easily skimmed off
- by observing the appearance of the different head states during fermentation, it is possible to check the viability of the yeast
- you can build a personal relationship to your beer by having a daily look on the beer besides their lab-analysis
