Choosing which type of yeast to use for the fermentation, when making wine, is a crucial decision for winemakers. They can choose to ferment “spontaneously” or buy cultured yeast. The issue has been ...

Just how does grape juice become wine anyway? In today's edition of Ask The Expert we examine the core process behind the transformation of grapes into the product we love so much - wine! For our ...

The species of yeast known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae—often referred to as "brewer's yeast"—has been harnessed by humans since ancient times; with different strains used to make various types of ...

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? Aa Aa Aa ...

Yeast biotechnology has emerged as a cornerstone in the evolution of fermentation science, with particular relevance to wine production. Through the integration of advanced molecular biology, ...

Beer yeasts are so specialized in fermenting malt and so accustomed to living in breweries that they are no longer able to survive in nature, researchers found. ByGiorgia Guglielmi Thursday, January ...