This Week's Topic:

The Science Of Beer


Beer is likely the thing that made human civilization possible - humans lacking in-depth knowledge of microbiology did not realize that water contained lots of harmful bugs, a problem beer solved nicely. 

Because it has been around as long as civilization has been around, beer may be one of the most studied products on Earth. Here is everything you need to know:
How Would We Evolve If We Always Opened Beer Bottles With Our Teeth?

Show Me The Science Month Day 11Imagine a world where the major source of human nutrition was beer...

Only One Thing Could Make Beer More Awesome - Preventing Cancer (Thanks Biobeer)

Think you knew spent too much time pondering the wonders of beer in college? These Rice University...

Jurassic Beer - How Long Does It Take To Get A Good Brew?

Fossil Fuels Brewing Company of Manteca, California is convinced that beer, like wine, takes time...

Better Beer On Tap - Scientists Identify Genomic Origins Of Lager Yeasts

Yeast, the essential microorganism for fermentation in the brewing of beer, converts carbohydrates...

Southwestern Indians May Have Made Beer ... From Corn

The belief among some archaeologists that Europeans introduced alcohol to the Indians of the American...

Because You Demanded It - Computer Generated Beer

Special effects in movies have always had a problem: water drops are a consistent size. The one...