Brewing better beer: Scientists determine the genomic origins of lager yeasts
Friday, September 12, 2008 - 10:28
in Biology & Nature
Yeast, the essential microorganism for fermentation in the brewing of beer, converts carbohydrates into alcohol and other products that influence appearance, aroma, and taste. In a study published online today in Genome Research (www.genome.org), researchers have identified the genomic origins of the lager yeast Saccharomyces pastorianus, which could help brewers to better control the brewing process.