"DickAhlstrom":12ircgqr wrote: "Brewing changed, however, when a new kind of yeast appeared, one that could produce golden lager."[/quote:12ircgqr]
-Cause the yeast strain is really important when it comes to the color of the beer...
I'm not convinced that science won't change its mind on this one within the next 1-5 years when it comes to the origin of lager yeast strains.