The “Indiana Jones of Ancient Ales,” Dr. Pat McGovern is an adjunct professor of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania and scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the Penn Museum. His work analyzing and formulating recipes found in ancient tombs has led to some amazing brews in Dogfish Head Brewery’s Ancient Ales series.

Category: 2013 - Scientist of the Year

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