Once beer is brewed and the yeast is harvested, it is typically washed and dried. This process removes any alcohol that may have been produced during the fermentation process, leaving behind a non-alcoholic, nutrient-rich powder.
No, inactive brewer’s yeast should not contain any alcohol. The inactive form of brewer’s yeast is produced after the yeast has gone through heat treatment, which removes the possibility of alcohol content. Even though the powder is sold as a supplement, it should not contain any alcohol.