One of the great conversations in the wine world right now centers on the topic of natural wine. Natural wine has supporters, it has detractors, it has people in the middle that aren't sure. Believe ...

Food scientists evaluated 11 commercially available yeast strains to identify their strengths based on chemical analysis and sensory panel opinions. Most of the yeasts that were tested are strains ...

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 ...

Speaking with a winemaker recently and asking about indigenous yeast, she cut us off and asked why she would leave a major decision about her winemaking—fermentation—up to chance. When we delve into ...

Premature yeast flocculation (PYF) is a persistent issue in beer brewing, where yeast settles too early during fermentation, leading to incomplete fermentation, reduced yield, and compromised flavor.