Diagnostic Technology


A new microbiological medium for the detection of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus has been invented at Saint Joseph’s University. Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus is a wild yeast contaminant which represents a major beer spoilage threat.  Product contamination has led to costly product recalls as infection may lead to off-flavors, over-attenuation, and over-carbonation, thus causing gushing […]