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Bumble Bee beer with the PBS news crew during filming.
These yeast were born from wasps, such as those above.
Bumble Bee Beer made with Lachancea's yeast featured at a recent North Carolina State University Event.
The many forms of new yeast that provide new flavors.
An early fan of Wasp Beer, made from Lachancea's yeast.
Co-inventor Dr. Anne A. Madden looking at samples in the lab.
Wasp Beer debuting at the World Beer Festival in Raleigh, N.C.
A wasp nest.
Co-inventor Dr. John Sheppard discussing the story of Wasp Beer with a documentary film crew.
Wasps collected from the field.
New yeasts from insects for better beer flavors.
A microscopic view of some of the yeast behind Wasp Beer.
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PBS NewsHour Science Scope Read about bumble bee beer and the science behind these brews
National Geographic, The Plate Read about wasp beer and the surge of the sour beer market.
Primer Stories Read about the adventures of the scientists who discovered this new yeast that can produce new flavors.
Scientific American Read about the science of Bumblebeer.
NPR: The Salt Read Dr. Madden’s take on how Lachancea’s yeasts are helping to revolutionizing the beer market.
North Carolina State News Read about the origins of this yeast at North Carolina State University.
Wall Street Journal Read about the craft brewing market's push toward new flavors, including these yeast.
Indy Week Read about Wasp Beer and the research behind insect yeasts.