Ah, beer. The great connector of people. One of the oldest drinks in the world. The third most popular beverage after water and tea. It’s no wonder that the Museum of Science & History’s annual Science of Beer event is so popular. This year’s event, happening on January 12th, is likely to sell out, says John Milliken, the event’s coordinator.
As in years past, the Science of Beer is an opportunity to taste some of Memphis’ beer, enjoy snacks, and participate in interactive beer-themed activities. All of the proceeds go to MoSH’s education department, with the breweries and food vendors donating drinks and food. “People don’t realize that pre-pandemic we reached out to over 141,000 kids,” says Milliken. “We’re just now rebuilding our education and community engagement. We’re not where we were at before, but that’s our goal.”
Eighteen beer vendors, local and regional, will join the event as will several local eateries. “When you come to the Science of Beer, you’ll get a commemorative glass and then you’ll make a personal necklace and put around it your neck, and when you go and see the different beer stations, in between them you can clean your palate with a pretzel,” Milliken says.
But, wait, there’s more! There’ll be trivia about Memphis, science, and beer, with prizes. The University of Memphis’ Center for Applied Earth Sciences and Engineering Research (CAESER), Protect Our Aquifer, and Wolf River Conservancy will offer demonstrations, and Rhodes College’s physics department will create beer-flavored ice cream with liquid nitrogen. Board to Beers will have four stations of games for guests to play and enjoy, and attendees can play Giant Jenga and mini golf while wearing beer goggles.
VIP tickets are available and include early access and special food vendors in a VIP lounge. Tickets are $75/VIP, $55/general admission, and $40/designated driver. Tickets for members are offered at a discounted rate. Find out more at moshmemphis.com/event/science-of-beer-2.
Science of Beer, Museum of Science & History, 3050 Central Ave., Friday, January 12, 6:30-9 p.m., $35-$75.
