21-03-2018 02:00 via theguardian.com

It's beer, but not as we know it: scientists dispense with need for hops

Scientists in the US used DNA-editing software to splice in genes from mint and basil plants Scientists in the US have created a more sustainable pint after discovering a way of getting the distinct hoppy taste into craft beer without the need for water-intensive hops.Related: Belgian bars put the boot into tourists who steal beer glassesContinue reading...
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