The Beer Debate

[Johny Bravo]

Craft beers are too expensive, to me they not worth it. My favourite beer in the world is Corona, but quite hard to find in SA. Otherwise a good draught is my favourite, whether its Peroni, Castle lite, or even Black Label draught.

[Shebeen]

I like two types of beer, bought beer, and free beer.

It has to be very cold.

the third one is the best - stolen beer

[PhilipV]

Any beer as long as it is beer.

A zamalek after a ride is better than any craft beer in an ironic waterhole.

I reckon I might be a bit of a beer slut...

[Tree Hubber]

Alternative Hydration packs.

[lechatnoir]

i brew my own beer, and (trying to be modest here) with a little care and attention, my beers are pretty damn decent. Works out to about R10 for a 550, which is right in my price range. It's a lot of fun and very rewarding when the results are good.

 

it's gotten to a point now where I drink most of my carbs

[Tree Hubber]

Agreed I cut most breads and carbs out of my diet and just concentrate on Beer as my staple intake. I am especially prone to Jack Black Premium Beer. Here's a few Friday facts on why beer can be healthy....

 

Have a Brewski! It Can Help Your Health

 

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By Karen Ansel, MS, RD, CDN

When it comes to beverages with benefits, wine always seems to get the credit. If you're a brew lover it's enough to make you, well, want to cry in your beer. But before you do, you'll be glad to learn that, like wine, beer delivers some decided perks as well. "A cold beer is the perfect way to relax at the end of the day, it tastes great and, in moderation, it can even be good for you," says Ethan A. Bergman, PhD, RD, CD, FADA, past president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Read on to find out how your favorite brew can enhance your health.

 

It's Heart Smart

Whether you prefer wine, beer or liquor, people who drink one to two alcoholic drinks of any kind are less likely to suffer from heart disease according to a 2008Journal of the American Dietetic Association article. Experts believe alcohol improves heart health by making blood less sticky so it's less likely to clot by increasing levels of "good" HDL cholesterol while lowering unhealthy LDL cholesterol.

 

You Can Keep it Light

With only 100 calories per 12-ounce bottle, light beer lets you kick back with a cold one for fewer calories. How do they do it? "Light beer is usually a combination of slightly reduced alcohol and carbohydrate content," says Bergman. "Because light beer contains ethanol, there is still a positive effect on heart health with moderate consumption."

 

It's Kind to Your Kidneys

According to an article in the Winter 2011 issue of ADA Times, that brewski may reduce your risk of developing kidney stones. Researchers found that beer lowered the risk of kidney stones in men compared to other alcoholic beverages, possibly due to its high water content and diuretic effect. Compounds in hops may also slow the release of calcium from bone that is implicated in kidney stones.

 

It's a Surprising Source of Fiber

Who knew that beer packs fiber? Made from barley, beer contains beta-glucans — a type of soluble fiber credited with improving heart health by lowering cholesterol levels. A 12 ounce bottle of lager sports 0.75 grams of fiber while the same amount of dark beer boasts 1.3 grams.

 

It Provides B Vitamins

That cold one has another hidden health benefit: it's a source of B vitamins such as folate, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12. One 12-ounce brewski supplies 3 percent of the B12 and 12.5 percent of the vitamin B6 you need in a day. These two nutrients keep your heart healthy by lowering levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that may damage your arteries and encourage blood clots to form.

 

You'll Strengthen Your Skeleton

While heavy drinking can weaken bones, a couple of beers a day can make them stronger. Beer is rich in silicon, an element found in few foods and drinks, which has been linked to stronger bones. In a Tufts University study, men who drank between one to two beers a day had hip bone densities three-and-a-half to four-and-a-half times greater than teetotalers.

 

It's Perfectly Packaged

Because beer comes neatly premeasured in its own bottle or can, you'll know when to say when. For the biggest health benefits drink no more than one to two beers a day.

Edited July 31, 2014 by Tree Hubber

[Boerklong]

2am beer discussion... sounds about right

[Man with no name]

Tafel Lager

[BarHugger]

Whaaaaat???? Pasta is not the preferred choice anymore.........when did this happen? Has everyone been informed about this? Why steak?

 

What will happen if you combine pasta and steak (maybe with some veggies).........and liquid fruit? I am in my moer, have been doing it completely wrong.

 

Need to think about this one a little bit longer.........give me a beer!

[Pieter1]

Hey it is international beer day! Enjoy it!

[Maximis]

Castle light. That is all.

[Patensie]

I brew my own, and its so good I have to drink it out of red wine glasses - actually I don't have other glasses big enough to take a 440ml in one shot... . Currently I have the following in stock: English Bitters, Nut-brown ale, a brown ale (pic below) and an American Pale Ale (my favorite to date).

[Pieterg]

Vuil uil of pale Ale ,grappie???.Ek sal maar by Black Label bly "Let's Keep it Real" "Real True Beer"

[Sarge]

Hi Guys,

Sorry to change the topic slightly, but I recently heard of a debate over the best wine to drink with your rice crispies.

Have a great weekend, and be safe.

Sarge

[fabes]

I love CBC Amber Weiss, definitely one of the best post-ride treats.

 

 

Yes we have photos on the hub to prove your love for CBC

[Cargyrl]

Beer is Awesome! A couple of million Dutch people drinking beer of all sorts cannot be wrong. This weekend, me, my spouse, SS MTB and lots of coffee and beer, never at once! Ready for a fun weekend!