Celebrate Oktoberfest with Biotech Beer!

Millions of people across the world celebrate Oktoberfest each year, a fall festival originated in Bavaria that celebrates beer, food and music. But what most people celebrating don’t realize is that beer production is one of the most basic applications of biotechnology. Some people even view beer production as the oldest form of biotech!
Beer is made from water, a starch source such as barley, brewer’s yeast and a flavoring such as hops. The starch in the barley must be converted to