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Jan 7, 2015 12:47 PM
Commander of Awesome;1693722 wrote:Very interesting. I've been pretty unimpressed by most of the alcohol effect studies I've read, including long term effects. However this article was pretty cool/interesting.
My abstinence will be about 10-11 weeks, as per the article. I'd be interested to see my numbers.

One thing I have noticed... with the calories my body is losing from my alcohol intake (as well as carbohydrates), my appetite has increased considerably. Just the want for a snack at multiple times. That is something that I will need to curb if I want to lose weight during this abstinence.
Jan 7, 2015 12:47pm
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Jan 7, 2015 1:14 PM
ernest_t_bass;1693762 wrote:My abstinence will be about 10-11 weeks, as per the article. I'd be interested to see my numbers.

One thing I have noticed... with the calories my body is losing from my alcohol intake (as well as carbohydrates), my appetite has increased considerably. Just the want for a snack at multiple times. That is something that I will need to curb if I want to lose weight during this abstinence.
I've gotten in the habit of having my liver checked via blood work once a year. Effects on my body of drinking is something I've fairly aware/concerned with.

Most of the studies regarding alcohol refer to alcoholics, people who drink to excess quantities daily (take GW Bush for example. He drank a handle of whiskey a day for more than 10 years I read once) or ppl who binge drink weekly. Neither of which apply to me and my habits.

In terms of eating, get through a few days and it crooned easier. I started a variation on the IFF in the health thread and first 2 days were tough then I got used to it.
Jan 7, 2015 1:14pm
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Jan 7, 2015 1:17 PM
Commander of Awesome;1693775 wrote:or ppl who binge drink weekly. Neither of which apply to me and my habits.
I fall into this category. While I love to drink for taste (good craft brews), I drink them til I'm drunj, and all too often. By all too often, I mean usually 7 days per week. That hurts the pocketbook mightily.
Jan 7, 2015 1:17pm
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Jan 9, 2015 1:12 PM
Mooney44Cards;1694426 wrote:This is an interesting article about Jim Koch of Samuel Adams fame, and how he is a big whiny baby that hates IPAs and refuses to listen to what craft beer enthusiasts actually like.

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/article/2015/01/05/jim-koch-sam-adams-beer/
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Jan 9, 2015 1:12pm
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Jan 9, 2015 5:16 PM
Anyone try this yr's Pallate Wrecker yet? Came out recently.
Jan 9, 2015 5:16pm
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Jan 10, 2015 11:36 AM
Had some Not your Father's Root Beer again last night along with a few Three Floyds Robert the Bruce.
Jan 10, 2015 11:36am
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Jan 10, 2015 12:55 PM
Commander of Awesome;1694522 wrote:Anyone try this yr's Pallate Wrecker yet? Came out recently.
Heading to the store today. May have to grab one.
Jan 10, 2015 12:55pm
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Jan 12, 2015 2:33 PM
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Jan 12, 2015 3:33 PM
Breaking my fast for the game, then no b00ze until the end of March. Picked up some Bell's Java Stout.
Jan 12, 2015 3:33pm
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Jan 12, 2015 4:11 PM
Commander of Awesome;1694522 wrote:Anyone try this yr's Pallate Wrecker yet? Came out recently.
I've had some on draft this year. Very Nice stuff.
Jan 12, 2015 4:11pm
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Jan 15, 2015 6:26 PM
Sam Adams rebel rouser dipa. This is strong dipa. Well done!!
Jan 15, 2015 6:26pm
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Jan 18, 2015 6:52 PM
Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
Jan 18, 2015 6:52pm
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Jan 19, 2015 4:27 AM
ernest_t_bass;1697654 wrote:Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
lol, great beer tho.
Jan 19, 2015 4:27am
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Jan 19, 2015 5:52 AM
ernest_t_bass;1697654 wrote:Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
For FBS, I think it's more important that you don't hold the fast.
Jan 19, 2015 5:52am
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Jan 19, 2015 6:26 AM
Commander of Awesome;1697771 wrote:lol, great beer tho.
I've been a lot better. I had four beers this entire week.
Jan 19, 2015 6:26am
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Jan 19, 2015 10:28 AM
The Jungle Jim's Barrel Aged Bash was a success. Finally got to try CBS. It's worth the hype. Sampled around 20 different beers. Really liked Pomegranate Lambic from Rivertown. It was my only double dip of the night. Most disappointing was Stones Arbalest and Band Bang. It was also great to try Sam Adams Kosmic Mother Funk.
Jan 19, 2015 10:28am
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Jan 19, 2015 5:25 PM
Curly J;1697818 wrote:The Jungle Jim's Barrel Aged Bash was a success. Finally got to try CBS. It's worth the hype. Sampled around 20 different beers. Really liked Pomegranate Lambic from Rivertown. It was my only double dip of the night. Most disappointing was Stones Arbalest and Band Bang. It was also great to try Sam Adams Kosmic Mother Funk.
I've heard amazing things about this.
Jan 19, 2015 5:25pm
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Jan 19, 2015 7:07 PM
Anyone tried the Blvd Quad now that it is sold in Ohio?
Jan 19, 2015 7:07pm
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Jan 20, 2015 10:57 AM
Flying Monkey smashbomb ipa

Rated high (98%) but a lot of quality IPA's are available. A tad too fruity for my taste.
Ratebeer website wrote:This brew is a little bitter, but bitter like a grapefruit with three tablespoons of sugar on top.
Jan 20, 2015 10:57am
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Jan 20, 2015 11:01 AM
Also got this a few days ago from my local IGA. Brand new around here. Anyone heard of SweetWater brewing company in Atlanta?

Not bad. Could make for a decent quantity over quality brew.

Jan 20, 2015 11:01am
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Jan 20, 2015 11:04 AM
Sweetwater makes some good stuff. I do really like the 420, I can get that at our grocery store.
Jan 20, 2015 11:04am
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Jan 20, 2015 11:12 AM
vdubb96;1698149 wrote:Sweetwater makes some good stuff. I do really like the 420, I can get that at our grocery store.
Ya I'm shocked our podunk iga has something not from one of the macro breweries. Pretty crisp and tasty.
Jan 20, 2015 11:12am