Humans have taken advantage of the metabolism in a tiny fungus called yeast to create beer and wine from grains and fruits. What are the biological mechanisms behind this alcohol production?

There are numerous types of yeast, and each one has its own unique properties. Here's 10 that are ideal for baking, brewing, ...

Around 90% of the world’s beer varieties are lager. But lagers are constrained by a surprisingly narrow genetic pool — the genetic pool of yeast. If you’ve ever wondered why lagers taste so ...

Back when I was an American whiskey brand ambassador, I stopped into a liquor store south of Boston to finalize the details ...

Found in focaccia recipes, too, brewer's yeast is a holdover from the early 19th century, when bakers skimmed lees (spent yeasts) from beer tanks to make their dough. In 1846, commercial baker's ...

Beer is basically fermented grain. First, moisture makes the grain sprout, priming its enzymes to transform starch into sugar. Yeast then converts the sugar into alcohol. Humans would have ...

While famous for its role in creating crispy bread and frothy beer, yeast is versatile in numerous applications. Jef Boeke, a geneticist at New York University, and his team use yeast as an artistic ...

Found in focaccia recipes, too, brewer's yeast is a holdover from the early 19th century, when bakers skimmed lees (spent yeasts) from beer tanks to make their dough. In 1846, commercial baker's ...