Brewing Hoppy Beer without the Hops (VIDEO)

University of California - Berkeley

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The classic ingredients of beer, hops and barley, are combined with water and yeast to produce a refreshing brew. UC Berkeley scientists have found a way to avoid expensive, variable and water-intensive hops by endowing yeast with the ability to create a hoppy flavor without using hops.

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Roxanne Makasdjian and Stephen McNally, UC Berkeley

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