WIRED recently took a look at how gene-edited yeast is starting to change the way craft beer is made—and the story feels pretty familiar. Brewers are using new yeast strains to skip unwanted off-flavors, dial up tropical aromas, and rethink how they approach recipe design. Some folks are still wrapping their heads around it, but many are already leaning in—finding new ways to make great beer with a little help from science. It’s a thoughtful piece about where brewing has been, and where it might be headed next. Read the article →
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