International Beer Day: Seven Myths About Beer

International Beer Day: Seven Myths About Beer

1. Drinking a lot of beer gives you a beer belly.
   Beer on its own doesn’t cause a belly. It’s a combination of too many calories in general and a sedentary lifestyle.
2. Dark beers are stronger than light beers.
   Light beers are lighter in color and body, but that doesn’t mean dark beers have more alcohol.
   For example, Guinness contains 4.2% ABV . . . while Budweiser is stronger at 5%.
3. Beer should always be served ice cold.
   Ice cold temperatures can actually ruin the flavor of a good beer.
4. Draft beer gives you a hangover.
   Drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, no matter the type, will cause a hangover.
5. Beer before liquor . . . never been sicker . . .
   It really depends on how much alcohol you’re drinking, not the order. From a scientific perspective, alcohol is alcohol . . . different drinks might cause you to have worse hangovers compared to other drinks because of certain other molecules in the liquid . . . but the order doesn’t matter.  Just don’t overdo it.
6. IPAs are always bitter.
   IPAs are a WIDE tent, with a lot of varieties and flavor profiles: West Coast IPA, East Coast (New England / Hazy) IPA, Juicy IPA, American IPA, Belgian IPA, Black IPA, White IPA, Sour IPA, Session IPA, Mountain Style IPA, and so on.  West Coast IPAs are bitter, but Juicy IPAs have tropical fruit notes, Milkshake IPAs are thick and sweet, and Sour IPAs are funky and, well, sour.
7. Beer is unhealthy.
   Okay, it is NOT healthy for you. But there ARE studies that say it CAN have benefits . . . in moderation, of course.