Meet the World’s Foremost Beer Archeologist in Portland

Dr. Patrick McGovern has been called the world’s foremost beer archeologist, perhaps best known to beer drinkers as the man who helped rediscover and re-create the Ancient Ales of Midas and Jiahu brewed by Dogfish Head Brewery & others. Friday, May 16th, in Portland is your chance to meet Dr. McGovern in person as he lectures about the world’s oldest fermented beverages and sample one of the ancient ales he helped to rediscover. Read More

Getting it Right on Spent Grains

By: Michael R. Taylor

Since the March 31 close of the comment period on FDA’s proposed animal feed rule, we’ve received a lot of questions and comments about so-called spent grains. Spent grains are by-products of alcoholic beverage brewing and distilling that are very commonly used as animal feed. READ MORE

Does drinking beer actually give me a beer belly?

KUSA – You may enjoy a cold drink after a long day at work, but do you know how many calories are in that drink?

The eight ounce Long Island ice tea you may be drinking could have upwards of 780 calories. While having a few drinks can feel rewarding, the extra calories can take a toll on your waistline. There are a few things you want to consider before choosing your next drink.

Many people don’t realize that alcohol has calories: about one gram of alcohol has seven calories. Compare this to carbohydrates and protein which have four calories per gram. Even though alcohol has calories, studies show that most people do not eat less food to compensate for calories they consume from alcoholic beverages. This means that you may end up eating and drinking more calories than your body needs, which can lead to weight gain.

In regards to getting a “beer belly,” there is little scientific evidence to support site-specific weight gain due to beer consumption. This suggests that consuming an excessive amount of calories from alcohol can certainly contribute to weight gain, that it will likely not all go to your belly. Read More