Isaac Newton’s Beer Mug and Ink Recipes Unveil New Insights Into His Work

A 350-year-old beer flagon linked to Newton goes on display, highlighting his use of beer-based ink in his groundbreaking scientific manuscripts.

Isaac Newton’s wooden beer mug, believed to have been used during his time at Cambridge, will be displayed at the Royal Society for the first time in 160 years.
Research suggests Newton created homemade ink using beer as a key ingredient, possibly used to write his seminal work, *Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica*.
Two ink recipes attributed to Newton, one involving beer and another wine, have been uncovered, with historians noting the ink’s remarkable longevity over centuries.
The beer flagon was passed down through generations of Newton’s friend and roommate, John Wickins, and has been authenticated through extensive historical research.
The exhibition will also feature Newton’s death mask and other artifacts, shedding light on his scientific innovations and personal habits.