If your backyard compost bin has been slow to heat up and decompose all of the organic matter that's piling up, you might want to offer a toast. Tossing leftover beer on top of the pile can help feed the beneficial bacteria that are multiplying inside. The natural yeast and sugar in beer provides a boost of nutrients that can help that bacteria bloom, speeding up the decomposition of organic matter and quickly turning your peels, weeds and leftovers into beneficial mulch.
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