Around 90% of the world’s beer varieties are lager. But lagers are constrained by a surprisingly narrow genetic pool — the genetic pool of yeast. If you’ve ever wondered why lagers taste so ...

Orange-colored galls on beech trees in the Patagonia region of Argentina have been found to harbor the yeast that makes lager beer possible, solving a mystery that has long puzzled scientists.

Some sources will discuss their history and fermentation methods when explaining what distinguishes ales from lager. However, the primary distinction is the yeast used in making the beer.

With spring right around the corner, it’s time to set aside those barrel-aged stouts, porters, barleywines, and winter ...

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 ...

We Do Love LA (Paso Robles, CA) – Firestone Walker has a new release than just a beer. It’s a rallying cry that supports ...