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

11/02/2014 6 min

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Episode Synopsis

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.