STYLE: Vermouth
Modern vermouth is a fairly broad category but is generally dry and bitter with a mild herbal/wormwood aroma. The base wine used in vermouth production is usually a very neutral and non-descript product purchased on the bulk market.Origin:
Vermouth probably originated in Bavaria where wormwood flavored wine was common and called Wermuth. The 16th century saw a more wide spread production and marketing of flavored wines such as vermouth.
Wyeast Strains:
4021 - Pasteur Champagne™
4028 - Chateau Red™
4783 - Rudesheimer™