Researchers Plan to Brew Beer Using Yeast from Ötzi Mummy
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Researchers Plan to Brew Beer Using Yeast from Ötzi Mummy

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Researchers have announced plans to brew beer using yeast strains collected from the corpse of Ötzi, whose body was preserved in the frozen Alps of northern Italy during the Copper Age. The project involves extracting yeast from the mummified remains of the ancient figure.

The body of Ötzi was naturally preserved in the ice, providing scientists with well-maintained biological material for study. The yeast strains collected from his corpse could offer insight into ancient fermentation processes and microorganisms present during the Copper Age.

According to reports, this initiative represents an effort to connect modern brewing practices with ancient biological materials. The scientists' work could potentially reveal information about the types of yeast that existed thousands of years ago.

The Drinks Business reported on the development, noting the unique approach to sourcing brewing ingredients from archaeological remains.

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