Space Beers: Hops Can Be Grown In Martian Soil, Villanova Students Find

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VILLANOVA, Pa. (CBS) -- Craft breweries have created just about every imaginable beer in the world. But what about out of this world -- a beer from Mars?

Astrobiology students at Villanova University were tasked with attempting to grow plants in a soil that closely mimics Martian soil. The soil used in the Red Thumbs Mars Garden Project was 90% similar to real Martian soil.

Students tested many vegetables and plants like carrots, various beans, spinach, lettuce, and of course, hops -- one the main ingredients used to brew beer.

While spinach and peas didn't fare too well, hops was among the best growers.

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The plants were tested with a number of variables: chemical and organic growth, varying light exposure and more.

So if humans are ever forced to move to Mars, at least there will be beer.

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