But lagers are constrained by a surprisingly narrow genetic pool — the genetic pool of yeast. If you’ve ever wondered why lagers taste so similar to one another, it’s because of the yeast.

Other Mexican favorites like Dos Equis and Pacifico ... in contrast to top-fermenting yeast used in beers like Kölsch. In addition to yeast, lagers also include hops, malted barley, and sometimes ...