Saccharomyces pastorianus

Overview of Saccharomyces pastorianus:

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Saccharomyces pastorianus
domain	Eukaryota
species	S. pastorianus
binomial	Saccharomyces pastorianus
phylum	Ascomycota
Family	Saccharomycetaceae

Saccharomyces pastorianus is a species of yeast in the genus Saccharomyces. It is also known as lager yeast and is used in the brewing industry.

Taxonomy

Saccharomyces pastorianus is a member of the Saccharomyces genus. It is a hybrid of two other species of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces eubayanus.

Characteristics

Saccharomyces pastorianus is a fermenting yeast. It is used in the brewing industry to produce lager-style beers. It ferments at lower temperatures than other types of yeast, which contributes to the distinct flavor of lager beers.

Use in Brewing

Saccharomyces pastorianus is used in the brewing industry to produce lager-style beers. It ferments at lower temperatures than other types of yeast, which contributes to the distinct flavor of lager beers.

See Also

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Saccharomyces eubayanus
• Fermentation (biochemistry)

External Links

• Saccharomyces pastorianus at NCBI Taxonomy Browser
• Brewing Techniques - The Practical Brewer: The Art and Science of Yeast

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This article provides a brief overview of Saccharomyces pastorianus, its taxonomy, characteristics, and use in brewing. It also includes internal links to related topics and external links for further reading.