Comments on: The MYTH: Beer Calories

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:37:24 +0000

Just wondering, what is New Castle considered? Its my favorite on tap and one of my favorites in the bottle/can. Just curious. Thanks

By: Twirrim

Twirrim — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:14:47 +0000

Great blog, came across this whilst googling for a similar topic.
Weight is a simple equation:

Calories in Calories used = Weight gain.
Calories in = Calories used = Weight neutral.

All this fuss over diets just masks that simple equation. If you’re putting on weight you need to either cut down the calorie intake, or bump up the exercise level

By: The Beer Wench

The Beer Wench — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:38:00 +0000

Gary –

I am soooo jealous. Ireland is on my list of must visit places. HOWEVER, Belgian is first.

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:56:01 +0000

Spent a week in Country Clare (western Ireland)..loved it….a region with a lot of dairy farms and the pubs (all 3 out of 11 buildings) closed at 9:00PM and the day started at 4:30AM…..friggin’ cows…..but the local pubs had Guiness at 5:00 AM on tap….

Well, the music was great and the people were friendly….and the Guiness was great!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:21:05 +0000

While I’d 100% love to believe that drinking Microbrews is less likely to make you fat, the truth is that most people I know who drink micro brews are people with slightly larger incomes. People with larger incomes tend to be more fit on average than those with lesser incomes.

Just playing the devil’s advocate.

P.S. I got super fat drinking nothing but delicious craft beers. I didn’t exercise at all during that time, but.. ya know…

By: Stephen Beaumont

Stephen Beaumont — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:50:43 +0000

“Stick thin,” Ashley? You’re too kind…

I think it’s an excellent point to note quality of flavor over amount of consumption. I pour a good amount of beer down the drain and leave plenty on the bartop — beer I really do pay for — not because it’s infected or oxidized or otherwise spoiled, but because its flavor doesn’t thrill me. That’s called drinking for enjoyment rather than drinking for alcohol.

Sure, the buzz is part of why we drink, but it should only ever be part of the reason. The rest is sociability, fun and pleasure.

By: LuvsChandon

LuvsChandon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:18:43 +0000

Spot on Wenchie! I’ll take quality over quantity any day! I’d be in fine shape if I only worked out a little more…..

I love the first hairy belly pic by the way!

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By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:07:15 +0000

Great post! This stigma is certainly one of the reasons that more women aren’t into good beer. Thanks for helping to spread the good beer word! Love the blog

Amy

By: James Cain

James Cain — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:52:52 +0000

Excellent points! And a great post. And yes, it is not only better tasting to drink a quality beer, but actually costs less as well. What a bonus!

Speaking of APV, I was surprised to learn that Guinness, according to Wikipedia, is only 4.1 to 4.3 ABV.