Science of Beer

13th Anniversary: Science of Beer Festival

This unique, 21+ event unites the beer-lover and science enthusiast in everyone. In addition to enjoying unlimited craft beer samples from around the world, guests have access to the entire science center filled with interactive hands-on exhibits. Take in a starry show in the Sudekum Planetarium, watch brew-inspired live science demonstrations, and engage with local experts.

Event Details
Date: Friday, April 21
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
Regular Ticket: $65
Designated Driver Ticket: $30

Each ticket to this one-of-a-kind beer festival includes:

• Unlimited beer samples from local, national, and international breweries
• Educational demonstrations diving into brew science
• Kid-free, after-hours access to the science center
• Shows in the award-winning Sudekum Planetarium

Confirmed Breweries (To Date):

• Abita Beer
• Cigar City Brewing
• Fat Bottom Brewing
• Gratis Beer
• Hap & Harry's
• Little Harpeth Brewing
• Mayday Brewing
• Nashville Brewing Co.
• Oskar Blues Brewery
• Southern Grist Brewing Co.
• Tennfold Brewing
• Terrapin Beer Co.
• TN Brew Works
• Woodchuck Hard Cider
• Yazoo Brewing Co.

Food Options:

• Daddy's Dogs
• TN Tatercakes
• Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Timed Activities (Times TBA):

• Beer Science Presentations:
  • Growing Hops!
    • A Tennessee hop grower walks through the process of growing hops in Tennessee from planting to collaborating with the local brewery.
  • The Art & Science of Tasting Beer
    • Learn about sensory perception and how it impacts your "perfect pint" from an Advanced Cicerone and Certified BJCP Beer Judge.
  • Nashville's Brewing History
    • A brief look into Nashville's 200-year brewing history from the early 19th century through the modern-day craft-beer movement.
• Planetarium Shows + Talks:
  • Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show Sampler
    • Enjoy a sample-sized version of our sell-out laser show commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon.
  • Ask an Astronomer
    • Between laser shows, enjoy a few open sessions in the Sudekum Planetarium where you can enjoy a starry sky or a quick jump out to view a galaxy and ask our resident experts about all things space related.

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