'How should a chemist understand brewing?' Beer and theory around 1800
- 1.00pm – 2.00pm on 13 April 2012
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Public history of science lecture by Dr James Sumner
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The Royal Society, London
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
LondonSW1Y 5AGUKEighteenth-century chemists could gain useful income and patronage as advisors to industry – and some of the wealthiest and most influential industrialists were brewers. Making chemical knowledge credible to this audience, however, was not always easy: most brewers trusted the direct lessons of the brewhouse – and also the counting-house – to those of the laboratory. This talk discusses how chemists tried to resolve these problems, and how they were challenged by experienced brewers promoting a scientific identity of their own.
The lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. No prior booking is necessary, and seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Doors will open at 12.30pm.
Please contact Felicity Henderson on 020 74512597 or felicity.henderson@royalsociety.org with any queries about this event.