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?

When we think of carbonated drinks, many of us think of soda or sparkling water. But beer fizzes, does that mean it's also ...

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 ...

At its most basic, kölsch is a German beers that's like a mash-up of an ale and lager. It's made with ale yeast but, like a lager, it's top-fermented—meaning yeast accumulates on the top of the ...

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 ...

At its most basic, kölsch is a German beers that's like a mash-up of an ale and lager. It's made with ale yeast but, like a ...