Cognitive Surplus- The Science of Beer Pint Glass Set

Three cheers for science – and beer!

These pint glasses are for brewers, beer connoisseurs, chemists, science nerds, and anyone who knows there’s more to beer than just ethanol. This set of glasses celebrates the complex array of molecules that give beer its unique qualities and flavors. Molecules such as humulene, which is responsible for that quintessential hoppy aroma – or ethyl acetate, which gives ales their fruity flavor.

Celebrate the science of your favorite brew.

Each glass in this pair has a different selection of annotated molecules commonly found in various kinds of beer.

Meet the Maker:

We create sustainable goods to celebrate science and inspire discovery. We are a minority woman owned and led small business. Our inclusive workplace provides meaningful full-time jobs to adults with disabilities. We stand for sustainability in all our actions from the products we make to the energy we use.

We appreciate that it isn't always glamorous and that breakthroughs are a lot harder than in the movies. We know how it feels to basically never feel like a superhero, especially when it seems like the answers are anywhere but in your data. We also know that for every failed experiment, late-night, and cold cup of coffee, you're helping light the way toward progress, and it's because of you that each day is a little brighter than the day before.

We make stationery and lifestyle goods to inspire you in your work and all along your journey, so you can find answers to important questions, and solutions to complex problems.