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The Perfect Beer Glass Shape, according to Math

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Scientific American
Manon Bischoff

Scientific American

If math helped us keep our beer colder, would you believe it? Cláudio de Castro Pellegrini from Brazil did just that. He devised a formula to design the optimal beer glass that maintains its chill. Picture a champagne flute—it’s surprisingly close to his ideal shape. By minimizing the glass’s surface area exposed to heat, your beer stays cool longer. While we’re not all rushing out to buy specialized glasses, understanding these principles might just enhance your next pint. Cheers to cool beers and clever math!

Scientific American
Manon Bischoff

Scientific American

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