The Week contest: Beer-brained

Last week’s question: Scientists have discovered that a flavonoid in hops and beer improves cognitive function in young mice—effectively making them smarter. If a brewer developed a beer that was high in these brain-boosting flavonoids, what brand name would you give the drink?

Results:

THE WINNER: Bud-wiser-and-wiser

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Eric Fromer, Lafayette, Calif.

SECOND PLACE: Magna Cum Lager

Janine Witte, New Hope, Pa.

THIRD PLACE: EinStein

James Smith, Mill Valley, Calif.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Smarty Pints

Roger Blackburn, Gainesville, Fla

High Brau

Thomas Mieliwocki, Maple Shade, N.J.

Miller Brite

Brian Hopkins, Great Falls, Mont.

Smart Pils

Jeffrey Contompasis, Ashburn, Va.

Int-ale-ectual

Ken Kellam III, Dallas

Foster’s Intelligence

Thom Thacker, Irvington, N.Y.

Smarter Than Samuel Adams

Kenneth R. Updegrove, Cedaredge, Colo.

Go to Yale Ale

Mathison Hall, Annapolis, Md.