Science of pint and friends - from forensic detection to brewer's perfection

As "mankind's favourite drug", ethanol has been used throughout history in social settings to help and to hinder, and can both reduce and increase human inhibitions. Come and learn about the forensic detection of this enigmatic drug, from Standard Field Sobriety tests to breathalysers used at the scene, from antidoping testing of ethanol in certain sports, to hair analysis of its metabolites. Find out about the autobrewery syndrome and other clever arguments used by defendants. Come and listen to the exciting research taking place in Greenwich and maybe even become part of it yourself!

Will your favourite beer make your favourite whisky?

At Copper Rivet Distillery we have been making our grain-to-glass spirits since 2016, and is home for our Dockyard Gin, Vela Vodka and Masthouse Whisky.

We take a brewer’s approach to create flavour for our spirits and Whiskies. Join the production team at Copper Rivet for Pint of Science talk to explore how brewing parameters like grain selection, yeast, mashing techniques effects the flavours of beer and Whisky.