Researchers Test Space Beer

With space tourism becoming a real possibility in the near future, brewers are trying to figure out how to provide a good beer in space. To this end, a non-profit space research corporation Astronauts4Hire will begin testing an Australian brew created to be enjoyed in microgravity. From the article: "In the past, NASA has also sponsored studies on space beer, and whether or not the popular beverage can be brewed in space. Under current policies, however, alcohol remains forbidden on the International Space Station."

Are they hiring?

[Dthief]

I want to get free zero-g flights AND drink beer for my job

The Question Is...

[Relic of the Future]

The question is, if you brew a beer in microgravity, where there isn't really a sense of what's "up" and what's "down", how do you know if you've brewed an ale or a lager?

Re:Fermenting in space?

[Korin43]

I would guess that they are interested in using yeast for vitamin synthesis on long missions.

If it was me, I'd be more interested in beer for the long missions.

In other news...

[countSudoku()]

NASA Scientists also mention that "Space Brownies were invented in the '60s by Earth-bound hippies and no further research is needed in this area. Thank you."

Loyalty. Beer. Underpants.

[Stormie]

As a distinguished space captain once said, "All I need from a crew is their complete loyalty. If I had that then they could drink beer in their underpants for all I care."