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The secret behind the Bay Area’s most popular tropical beers: GMO yeast | San Francisco Chronicle

The secret behind the Bay Area’s most popular tropical beers: GMO yeast | San Francisco Chronicle
SF Chronicle recently spotlighted how biotech yeast from Berkeley is helping local brewers craft vibrant, tropical-style beers—without relying solely on hops. Breweries like Fort Point have already started brewing their flagship beers with these new strains, and others are experimenting behind the scenes, believing they offer a “secret weapon” to dial in flavors like citrus, florals, and lush fruit notes in a more consistent way. The piece dives into how this yeast innovation is reshaping the non-alcoholic beer scene, cutting costs and production steps, and signaling a broader shift in how Bay Area breweries are approaching flavor and efficiency. Read the article.

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Collab Day: Shred Beer Co., Wondrous Brewing Co. and Berkeley Yeast

Collab Day: Shred Beer Co., Wondrous Brewing Co. and Berkeley Yeast

It’s time to talk West Coast IPA with Shred Beer Co. and Wondrous Brewing Co.! These two breweries along with Berkeley Yeast recently combined their West Coast acumen to brew two collabs with the ...

Recipe: Hot Headed West Coast IPA | Shred + Wondrous Collab

Recipe: Hot Headed West Coast IPA | Shred + Wondrous Collab

Bright, bold, and bursting with hop character, Hot Headed is a clean, expressive ale brewed with 100% Pilsner malt and a heavy hand of Nelson, Simcoe, Peacharine, and Cryo hops. Fermented with Berk...

Recipe: Cool Headed Cold IPA | Shred + Wondrous Collab

Recipe: Cool Headed Cold IPA | Shred + Wondrous Collab

A crisp and expressive cold ipa brewed with 100% Weyermann Pilsner malt and layered with bold additions of Simcoe, Nelson, Peacharine, Columbus Cryo, and Krush Cryo. Fermented with Berkeley Yeast F...