A Rowan University professor and his students hunt for wild yeasts to brew beer

teaches biology through “yeast hunting” in the natural world. Some discoveries can be used in commercial brewing.

By: Riley Granata, Christopher Otto

Outlets: South Jersey Climate News

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 454

Last Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago

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Listen to Podcast with Dr. Matthew Farber

When Dr. Matthew Farber sees a tree, he sees the potential for scientific discovery, education, and brewing beer.

Farber is an associate professor of biological and biomedical science at Rowan University in Glassboro, who specializes in fermentation and brewing science.

Farber teaches his students by taking them “yeast hunting,” a research technique that allows students to go out into the environment and look for samples …

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