You’ve probably heard people joke about “beer bellies” or blame their gut on too many nights at the bar. But does beer actually cause that extra weight around the middle, or is it just an unfair reputation? The connection between beer and belly fat is more complicated than most people think. Beer itself doesn’t specifically … Read more
You might enjoy beer, but you also worry it could spark a painful gout attack. Yes — beer can raise the chance of gout flares because it affects uric acid and contains compounds that can trigger attacks. That doesn’t mean you must give up beer completely, but you should know how much and which types … Read more
Plenty of people reach for a drink or a bit of cannabis to wind down, assuming both do roughly the same job. They do not. The cannabis vs. alcohol comparison gets interesting once you look past that first hour of relaxation and into what happens to your sleep, your mood, and your body overnight. The … Read more
The cooler aisle looks different from what it did five years ago. Where craft IPAs and macro lagers once dominated, cans of hemp-derived THC seltzer now sit next to Bud Light and Sierra Nevada. For beer drinkers who are curious but cautious, the comparison comes down to specifics: calories, effects, legality, and whether the experience … Read more
If you love Modelo Negra like me, perhaps you’ve wondered as you are sipping this tasty Mexican dark lager how much alcohol is in it. Modelo Negra has an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 5.4%, which is very much higher end for mass producer Mexican or American lager beers. The clue to this is in … Read more
Modelo Negra stands out among Mexican lagers as it is actually a dark beer, or dunkel. Most Mexican lagers are light pilsner style beers, but Negra Modelo is a different beast. Personally, I love it – when I travel in Mexico I end up getting sick of the usual suspects – Sol, Corona Extra and … Read more
Corona Light is the low calorie variant of the famous Corona Extra Mexican lager. This light lager comes in a similar clear bottle and is also brewed exclusively in Mexico. So, how does Corona Light taste and how many calories does it have? The short answer is Corona Light is a decent light beer. Corona … Read more
Corona Premier is Corona’s premium light beer. It’s actually a really good beer with more taste than a lot of competing light lagers. But how many calories does it have? And is it kind to your waistline? The short answer is that Corona Premier has 90 calories per 12 fl oz bottle or can. In … Read more
Budweiser is arguably the most famous beer brand in the US. There are few among us who haven’t enjoyed a few cans of Bud – the King of Beers.. But have you ever wondered how many calories are in a can of Budweiser? Is it going to give you a “dad bod” or muffin top? … Read more
Corona Extra is the flagship beer in the Corona range. This crisp and refreshing lager has successfully marketed itself as the taste of summer and the best beach beer in the world. Corona is brewed in Mexico, but enjoyed throughout the world, often with a wedge of lime in the spout of the bottle. But … Read more