The Science and Story of Beer

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

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.