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 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026