Scientists have discovered the missing link in the evolution of lager
The yeast Saccharomyces cerivisiae is the brewer’s go-to fungus for converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide in potent potables like ciders and ales, but when it comes to brewing lager beer… well, lager brewing is a completely different animal. In fact, to be more specific, lager-brewing requires a different organism altogether. The modern-day lager-brewing…