The answer on this issue sounds a little bit paradoxical. Beer for women isn’t harmful, but it is quite on the contrary for their health. Naturally, it should be normally dosed, without abusing and alcoholism. It is advisable to drink good beer, in preference to light ale.
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Beer is often called a ‘social lubricant’, as it has been used by so many people to get acquainted and find common grounds. You will probably be impressed when you learn beer is the third most popular drink on the planet, the first place taken by water, and the second by tea. One or two cans of beer a day is actually good for you, as numerous studies prove it can decrease the risk of developing heart attack, stroke, blood clots and diabetes. It does so by increasing the levels of good cholesterol in the body, an effect very similar to red wine. Beer is rich in vitamin B6 including its levels in blood plasma, as well as a number of other useful ingredients. That does not mean, however, that you should perceive your can of beer as a medicine, rather than see it for what it is – a good way to relax without harming your health. Continue reading ›
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You pick up a glass of beer and take a few sips, most probably starting with the thick foam head. Not too many people think of the story behind their beer before doing that, so drinking it becomes a casual act of relaxation. Whatever your glass of beer is for you – a more enjoyable way to eat your pizza or have a barbeque, or just a way to cool down on a hot day, you sometimes wonder how come you know so little about it. In fact, drinking beer and of course making it is a much older tradition than most people can imagine, going back just as many centuries as wine. If you know about it, drinking beer can be just as a ceremony as having a cup of tea in Japan, with its rituals and rules you need to keep in mind. Of course, most people are happy with just dipping a teabag into a mug with boiling water, but that does not mean the tea ceremony is becoming less important and meaningful. The same applies to drinking beer. So, if you feel like becoming a part of that ritual – there are a few things you need to know.
Tagged alcohol, drinking, glass, nonalcoholic beer, ritualBeer festivals, true celebrations of how much you appreciate that refreshing coldness running down your throat, are sure to draw the attention of millions of beer lovers ready to travel long distance to feel a part of something bigger. Not ready to dedicate a week to drinking beer and having all the fun there is? Then you always have the option of staying home and getting your beer out of the fridge (or asking your wife for that favor). The truth is, beer festivals evolved into something more important than just a party, becoming a cultural event celebrated by millions and millions of people all over the world. The beer culture itself has enriched the vocabulary with lots of new words related to drinking, pouring, serving the beer, as well as anything you can do once you chugged a couple pints. We call it a ‘cold water sandwich’, a ‘proven remedy for empty bladder syndrome’, putting on ‘beer goggles’ when your sobriety is compromised and you see any girl as most beautiful one. Continue reading ›
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