All articles in Beverages (ISSN 2306-5710) Vol 11, Issue 4, are now freely available to access, read and download: https://brnw.ch/21wXb9k COVER STORY: Brewing yeast development is entering a new era, “Biotechnology 3.0”. This article by international researchers highlights the main approaches driving this transition and their respective pros and cons. Genetic engineering enables multiplexed modifications, though its application in Europe remains restricted by regulations and consumer acceptance