Project: Breeding novel yeasts for enhanced beer flavour production

Acronym	YeastCraft (Reference Number: 113904)
Duration	30/04/2020 - 30/10/2021
Project Topic	The goal of this project is to create novel brewing yeast strains through breeding, tailored for the production of hoppy and fruity beer styles which are increasing in popularity. Both CRISPR-Cas9 assisted breeding as well as conventional breeding strategies will be employed to develop new hybrid yeasts with enhanced flavour production capabilities. The global craft brewing industry is growing in market share, and needs enhanced flavours and product distinctiveness.
Network	Eurostars 2
Call	Eurostars Cut–off 12

Project partner

Number	Name	Role	Country
1	Escarpment Laboratories, Inc.	Coordinator	Canada
2	VTT Ltd	Partner	Finland