The Science and Story of Beer

21+

Explore the science, history, and cultural impact of one of humanity’s oldest and most influential beverages: beer. Join us for an engaging evening and delicious brews at the new Beer Forest at Alibi Ale Works Public House in Incline Village.

Renowned brewing scientist and beer master Dr. Charlie Bamforth, recently inducted into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame (jacket not included), is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Brewing Science at the University of California, Davis. With more than 40 years of experience in the brewing industry and academia, Dr. Bamforth has helped shape modern brewing science while educating generations of brewers around the world, all with his signature storytelling and humor.

In this entertaining and thought-provoking talk, Dr. Bamforth explores a bold idea: beer may have helped spark civilization itself. From ancient societies that settled to cultivate grain for fermentation, to beer’s roles in nutrition, public health, and social connection, the story of beer is deeply intertwined with human history. Some scholars even suggest that the desire to brew fermented grain encouraged early humans to abandon nomadic lifestyles and establish agriculture, laying the foundations for complex societies.

Enjoy a lively lecture paired with special beer tastings in partnership with Alibi Ale Works.