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by sdiupIGPWEfh 3067 days ago
Common misconception. Fermentation happens throughout the wort, which is one reason you want it well-aerated before pitching the yeast. Yeast, when _done_ fermenting, flocculate at the top or bottom. Very little oxygen should be near the top of the wort during fermentation, due to CO2 accumulation.