Scientific research conducted into the development of certain types of beer, through the use of advanced imaging techniques, has successfully traced the origins of lager to fifteenth century Bavaria, a region located in Germany. The researchers reached their conclusion by examining the yeast involved in fermenting the light, smooth beer. When it comes to the beer-drinkers of the world, there are those who like ales, which are made with one particular type of yeast, and those that prefer Read more [...]

According to a new study published in the Oxford Journals, a team of US scientists used next-generation sequencing technology to successfully trace the origins of the yeast brewer used to make the most popular lager beer to 15th Century Bavaria. They were not at all surprised to learn the world’s most popular beer has its roots in Germany. Drinking a lager beer/Image: Imgur While advertising may make non-drinkers think otherwise, the truth is there are actually only two base varieties Read more [...]