Beer

Some insides:
Beer is the world's oldest and most popular alcoholic beverage. It is produced by the fermentation of sugars derived from starch-based material — the most common being malted barley; however, wheat, corn, and rice are also widely used, usually in conjunction with the barley. Beer is one of the oldest beverages, possibly dating back to 6th millennium BCE, and is recorded in the written history of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The earliest known chemical evidence of beer dates to circa 3500–3100 BC. s almost any substance containing carbohydrates, namely sugar or starch, can naturally undergo fermentation, it is likely that beer-like beverages were independently invented among various cultures throughout the world. The invention of bread and beer has been argued to be responsible for humanity's ability to develop technology and build civilization.
Health effects:
The moderate consumption of alcohol, including beer, has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiac disease, stroke and cognitive decline. 2005 Japanese study found that low alcohol beer may possess strong anti-cancer properties. Another study found nonalcoholic beer to mirror the cardiovascular benefits associated with moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages. However, much research suggests that the primary health benefit from alcoholic beverages comes from the alcohol they contain. There is conclusive evidence that heavy and prolonged consumption of alcohol leads to liver disease including cirrhosis and malignancy.
-Courtesy from Wikipedia

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So Why Do You Drink Beer?
There are a great many reasons for enjoying a beer. It is a consummately refreshing drink, one of the very best on hot summer days; beer pairs well with food at the table; it helps you to relax after a long day of work; it tastes good on its own; and beer is one of the most sociable beverages on the planet. That's where the "relaxation" and "sociability" come in. Oh ya, beer can also get you drunk. What I do not understand, however, is alcohol for alcohol's sake. Sure, I enjoy the liberating effect that a couple of drinks can have on my inhibitions and insecurities. But I also enjoy the flavour, aromas and aftertastes that are intrinsic to the beer, wine and spirits I choose to drink.
-Courtesy from http://worldofbeer.com


Flame me for being a lousy drinker or a weakling, but I prefer coffee/tea to a pine of beer.
Total control of my mind, I like!

German food spoils the practise of one meal a day. I'm getting fat! Damnit!