Thomas Jefferson once quipped, “Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health.” As it turns out, the brewed spirit also can be good for the environment. Spent barley — the leftover malt and adjuncts in barley after brewers have extracted most of the sugars, proteins and nutrients — is by far the largest byproduct of beer brewing. But the used grain is far from being considered waste. It can be used to fertilize gardens, feed livestock and is used in cooking.
Category Archives: Wines
4 Types of Healthy Beer (And the Benefits of Drinking Them)
The average American male drinks approximately 23 gallons of beer per year, which creates a national demand of approximately 200 million barrels. Of course, since you’re on a beer blog right now reading this, it’s probably a safe bet that you drink a slightly higher than average amount of beer per year.No matter how much you drink, there’s no denying that beer’s popularity continues to soar high. As such, so has the desire to drink a beer that won’t adversely affect your health.
The Health Benefits of Drinking Craft Beer
An Ohio Army Veteran lost 44 lbs in 46 days — by drinking craft beer. He modeled his liquid diet on the diet of monks in the 17th century. Hall said the weight loss was simply a side effect, and that he wouldn’t promote an “all-beer” diet– but what is the nutritional value of craft beer? This week on Beer Notes, we’re talking about the health benefits of drinking craft beer.
The Benefits of Red Wine: Do They Outweigh The Risks?
If you’re like me, red wine is pretty much the answer to everything. Stressed out after a long day at work? Time to open up a bottle! Celebrating a special holiday, promotion, or just the fact that you survived another week? A glass of red wine, it is! Depressed because of that huge pile of bills on the table? Might as well spend that last $20 in your pocket on a bottle of red wine to make you feel better!
8 Ways Beer Is Good for You
Can you drink yourself pretty? In April 2015, Japanese brewing company Suntory launched a new light beer called Precious that contains two grams of collagen in each can. Suntory claims that drinking collagen — a naturally occuring protein that gives skin its elasticity — will make you look younger. When injected, collagen does reduce signs of aging by making skin look plump and smoothing out lines and wrinkles. But there is no scientific evidence that drinking collagen will make you look prettier; in fact, because collagen is a protein, your digestive system will just break it down before it even has a chance to reach your skin.
3 Classic garnish ideas to elevate your holiday drinks
You probably don’t know this about me but I’m a crazy person when it comes to entertaining and not in the cute way. I love to have people over and serve them the best alcohol that i usually bring from the best liquor store in Avon, Colorado.
SURPRISING HEALTHY BENEFITS OF ALCOHOL
It sounds like a mixed message: Drinking alcohol may offer some health benefits, especially for your heart. On the other hand, alcohol may increase your risk of health problems and damage your heart.
Surprising Health Benefits of Beer
Many people look forward to a refreshing cold beer after a hard day’s work. Unfortunately, while a bottle of beer is relaxing and refreshing, too much beer causes various health problems. So, should you still drink beer? Does it offer any health benefits?
Wine vs Beer: Which is Better?
The world has always been spectacularly divided when it comes to beer or wine. Which do you prefer? There’s no accounting for taste, but these drinks offer subtle differences that can affect your body and health.
Beers to Your Health: Researchers Link Health Benefits and Beer
After a long day, nothing tastes better than a fresh craft beer or two. But a recent study that recommends healthy drinking is only five beers a week—from 14 per week for men and seven per week for women – might spark concern over what, exactly, is moderate drinking and how healthy it really is.
Paul Williams 