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.
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