''Saccharomyces uvarum'' is a species of

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that is commonly found in

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s, particularly those fermented at colder temperatures. It was originally described by

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in 1898, but was long considered identical to '' S. bayanus''. In 2000 and 2005, genetic investigations of various ''Saccharomyces'' species indicated that ''S. uvarum'' is genetically distinct from ''S. bayanus'' and should be considered a unique species. It is a bottom-fermenting yeast, so-called because it does not form the foam on top of the

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that

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does.

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