The science behind beer: “Beakers and Brews” looks to educate Web Staff February 27, 2017 1 minute read Parkway Brewing Company and Virginia Cooperative Extension are collaborating to provide the monthly series, Beakers and Brews, in an effort to educate the community on the science behind beer. WFIR’s Lillian Boyd has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Stolen playground Xylophone found, suspect in custodyNext: Switching gas pumps to chip credit card readers: remove your card more slowly Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026