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Scientists crack formula for perfect pint
Scientists claim to have cracked the code of every drinker's dreams - what makes a perfect pint.
Researchers devised a formula based on factors including surroundings, music volume and the number of drinking partners.
The equation also takes into account the availability of snacks, the ambient room temperature, and the number of days until you are required back at work.
The resulting formula is: E = - (0.62T2 + 39.2W2 + 62.4P2) + (21.8T + 184.4W + 395.4P + 94.5M - 90.25V) + 50(S + F + 6.4).
E stands for enjoyment, T for temperature, W is the number of days before the drinker is back at work, P is the number of drinking companions, M is for mood, V is the volume of background music, while S and F relate to snacks and food available.
The complex formula was devised after researchers polled 1,000 volunteers from up and down the country on what conditions they preferred when drinking their pint.
Dr David Lewis, who calculated the formula at Mindlab on behalf of pub chain Taylor Walker, said: "Following all of our research we developed a formula for the perfect pint."
what do you think?
SagePhotoWorld
I wonder if he had a grant to work out that rubbish?
Mike
Can I volunteer for the next trial?
eastonandrea
OMG could they not have put their scientific brains to better use like cracking the formula to a cure for Cancer or some other serious illness. Mind boggles to wonder why they'd get paid for this. Cause someone's paid for their time obviosly they had nothing better to do?
jldubu
Forgot to add the number of lovely ladies..
Leslie Richford
What utter rubbish!!
El Bubsio
11:13am on 19/10/2012
They forgot to carry the 2. My pint tastes awful :-\