N=1 experiment: drinking an Alpha-State IPA seems to affect alpha brain waves
melnykowycz · x · 2026-08-14
Developer melnykowycz ran an N=1 self-experiment with IDUN Guardian EEG earbuds: after drinking IDUN Tech's Alpha-State IPA, his alpha brain waves seemed to shift. He admits it's very much an N of 1, and is asking followers which beer to test next.
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