Science of Beer: Tapping the Power of Brewer's Yeast

Update: 2014-02-11

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Whether it’s a lager or ale, sour or bitter, dark or light, most beer has one thing in common: yeast. KQED Science visits a commercial yeast laboratory and a local brewery to reveal how this key ingredient is a major player in both science history and beer production.

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Science of Beer: Tapping the Power of Brewer's Yeast

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Science of Beer: Tapping the Power of Brewer's Yeast