In May 2025, Pint of Science—the international science communication festival—was held in the city of Venlo for the very first time. I had the pleasure of presenting my research on food waste to a full house at a local pub, where attendees gathered over a pint to learn about the latest work emerging from Maastricht University’s Venlo campus. The evening featured a lively pop quiz, thoughtful questions from the audience, and engaging discussions that made science feel right at home in the heart of the city.