People already drink beer and eat food for their own enjoyment. Why not do it for science, too?
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting an official research study led by taste expert Nicole Garneau to . The results from the event on March 2 will be collected and analyzed to see if researchers can understand the science behind why certain pairings are satisfying.
The 200 attendees taste three beers as they eat a three-course vegetarian dinner. Participants will judge each beer, food item and pairings on scales of sweet, sour, salty, umami and bitter. They will then rank their preference for each dish alone compared to paired with each beer.
The museum held a similar event last year but didn’t have the approval to use the data as part of an official study. The museum has nearly for the event. Don’t worry if you miss it, we’ll be following along to update you with what Garneau discovers.
