beer (alcohol) and health

[cannondale]

Please share any examples of beers you've tried that were between 0.5-3% ABV that 'scratched the itch'...

The Big Drop stout was somewhat convincing to me.

According to Ratebeer there are low alcohol beers that are far more than just passable. For example..

https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/miloslaw- ... pa/626210/

Is Bellwood's Stay Classy still available at 2.8%? I believe I saw a 0.5% version recently.

[midlife crisis]

Beau's Lug Tread 2.5 was sort of OK so long as you keep it nice and cold. Last tried in 2021.

[shintriad]

Please share any examples of beers you've tried that were between 0.5-3% ABV that 'scratched the itch'...

The Big Drop stout was somewhat convincing to me.

According to Ratebeer there are low alcohol beers that are far more than just passable. For example..

https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/miloslaw- ... pa/626210/

Is Bellwood's Stay Classy still available at 2.8%? I believe I saw a 0.5% version recently.

I've been seeing these really highly rated nonalcohol beers from Eastern Europe, especially Poland. Wonder what their secret sauce is? I was thinking it would be cool to import some of them, but I don't know if it's cost-effective.

I'd recommend anything from Bellwoods, and Mikkeller if you find it. Also, Athletic and Partake are pretty good.

When I was in Ireland last spring, Guinness 0.0 was amazing. I've only seen it sold here by this Cambridge-based distributor. (Currently, they're out of stock.)

[S. St. Jeb]

These Canadians passed on alcohol long before going 'dry' became trendy

[S. St. Jeb]

Wow, this is different.

What is auto-brewery syndrome and how it happens

[midlife crisis]

Lol! Might as well drink, then. Amazing.

[Tapsucker]

Maybe it's more of a feature than a bug?

[S. St. Jeb]

Six beers that are good for your gut health – and the ones to avoid

[S. St. Jeb]

The LCBO's hottest trend? Non-alcoholic drinks

[S. St. Jeb]

Brock expert says U.S. surgeon general call for cancer warnings on alcohol not that simple

This article discusses how the good and bad of alcohol consumption is not black and white.

[S. St. Jeb]

Saw this awhile back, but forgot to post.

Hamilton's Free Bar sees growing number of customers looking for non-alcoholic drinks

[Tapsucker]

In Hamilton I guess I can see the value in this. In Toronto, I'm fine with the tap water .

[seangm]

So apparently carbs are a big factor in blood cholesterol, and now I've gotta take lowering it seriously, so sadly my beer consumption is down to almost zero these days; at least until a get a handle on things. I figure lower ABV filtered beers will have the lowest net carbs, but some of the non-alcs are surprisingly high. I guess more residual sugars from the lack of fermentation.

Curious if anyone else has dealt with high cholesterol and was given similar advice; I was surprised to learn the link to high carb consumption. And don't worry, I'm following recommendations from a doctor. I'm not seeking out medical advice on a beer forum (or random internet sources for that matter lol)

[anthony9]

I won't make any major health claims, but I think fibre is something that lots of people would benefit from increasing in their diets.

Coffee is not a high fibre item, but it has some, and makes up an unfortunately significant part of some people's total. Coffee, of course, also has its own health issues.

I eat oats almost every day for breakfast, plus a concerted effort to eat a decent amount of vegetables. When I started eating oats for breakfast it was not easy, but I believe I'm on autopilot now that the habit has solidified. I just started my vegetable seedlings this week. I know that gardening is not something everyone can do, but it's something that I put time and money into, and I think makes me more likely to eat more vegetables.

[Tapsucker]

I only seek health advice on tiktoc.

I'm kind of fortunate in that I generally crave healthier foods. I don't really go out of my way to obsess over my diet. I too eat oatmeal almost daily, but it's becasue I like it and find it a comforting start to my day. Same with fruits and vegetables. I just like them. It also helps to grow my own. Fresh from the dirt is a whole different category. My biggest dietary sin is definitely beer. Maybe occasional wine and very occasionally hard liquor. I'm sure I am rationalizing, but I'm sticking with beer. I have to give my body something to work on. That, and the occasional craving for a smoke meat sandwich or some sausage. My wife thinks I'm nuts because I just don't find most fast foods or unhealthy/over processed foods appealing. I guess it's a win-win. I don't miss the crap and she gets to eat my fries.

As for the carbohydrate point. Yes unfermented sugars are an issue. Some are really bad (I'm pointing my raised elbows at you, brewers who use lactose). Of course alcohol is a carbohydrate too, though there are some debates as to how it is metabolized. I'm sticking with the assumption that it's not in anyway safer.

I do wonder how much healthier many non-alcoholic products are. I mean, are we just back into the soft drink category? I look at the hype over mock meat products that are often pretty highly process and unhealthy for it. Like, what's so bad about just having a serving of lentils or chickpeas? Does it have to be disguised as bacon? If I'm not going to have my beer, I'm fine with water or a tea.