Alcohol and Calorie Content of About 200 Popular Beers Background Consumption of beer in the United States is about 33 gallons per person per year based on persons over 18 years of age (6). In all, over six billion gallons of beer are produced each year in the United States (6,7). Generally three types of … Read more
Just like any other food or beverage, beer is susceptible to spoilage and will go bad over time. The good news is that beer will last much longer in the fridge than it will at room temperature. In fact, properly stored beer can last for months in the fridge. So how long does beer last … Read more
Beer drinkers are often curious about the ingredients that go into their favorite beverage. Though the answer may vary depending on the country and brewer, beer is typically made from water, malt, yeast, and hops. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at each of these ingredients and what they add to the overall … Read more
Just like their human counterparts, dogs enjoy a refreshing drink on a hot day. But is it safe for them to drink beer? Generally speaking, it’s not a good idea to give your dog beer. Dogs are much smaller than humans and can be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol. Ingesting even a small … Read more
If you’re gluten-free, does that mean you have to give up beer? Not necessarily! What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. It’s what gives bread its chewy texture and beer its foamy head. For people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, ingesting gluten can cause serious health problems. … Read more
The benefits of moderate drinking, including beer, have been well documented by medical professionals. But is it really OK to drink beer every day? Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of consuming this popular beverage on a regular basis. The Health Benefits of Beer There are many health benefits of … Read more
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a cold beer on a hot day. But how many calories are in that beer? And is it really worth it? Here’s what you need to know about the calorie count in beer. We’ve put together this guide to calories in beer along with a massive table of popular beers … Read more
We love beer for its long list of well-known benefits. It’s tasty. It makes us considerably funnier. It gives us the confidence we need to talk to attractive people. And it tastes really, really good. What many don’t know about though, is beer’s long list of health benefits. Yes, you read that right. Beer is … Read more
You probably don’t drink beer for the sole purpose of bettering your health. Most of us sip on a cold one for its delicious flavor and the fact that it gives us a nice buzz. But, as we’ve explored before, beer actually does provide some pretty great health benefits. Dark beer in particular has been … Read more
The number of beers you might need to drink to feel drunk depends on the characteristics of the beer as well as your weight and body type. Some drinks are much stronger than others. Most bulk beers such as Coors, Budweiser, Heineken and Corona don’t have enough alcohol to influence blood alcohol levels too much … Read more