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6 Things You Should Know About Beer

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If you are looking forward to grabbing a bottle of beer to relax after a tiring day at work or whenever you get the excuse, it may help to know a few facts about your favorite beverage just to show off.

Quench your thirst for knowledge with these facts about beer. Take down notes as there will be an exam in the pub this Friday.

  1. History

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The first to brew beer were the ancient Babylonians. They took their beer very seriously. As a matter of fact, you’ll be drowned in it if you brewed a bad batch.

  1. Get wasted

If you drink on an empty stomach, you’ll get drunk faster. This is because the alcohol will be absorbed more quickly.

Your body is only capable of breaking down one drink per hour. If you drink more alcohol than your body can process, then you’ll get drunk.

  1. Antiseptic

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Ethanol, the intoxicant in beer is actually considered as a powerful antiseptic. The optimal blood alcohol content that is required to kill germs is 60%.

  1. Choose the right glass

The type of glass you drink from affects the taste of your beer. The shape of the glass affects how much your hands warm up the drink. This is important as the beer’s flavor is affected by its temperature. A glass with handle, on the other hand, will keep the beer cooler since it protects the beer from the heat of your hands.

  1. Health benefits

Researchers at the University of Western Ontario revealed that micronutrients like polyphenols, which is present in beer, is beneficial as it can prevent the development of heart diseases. However, drinking 3 bottles of beer a day may reverse these cardiovascular benefits.

  1. Bittering agent

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Hops, an ingredient that makes beer bitter, belong to the Cannabaceae family. That being said, hops are considered as a close cousin of marijuana.

 

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