ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 7, 2015 12:47pm
My abstinence will be about 10-11 weeks, as per the article. I'd be interested to see my numbers.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.
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.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 7, 2015 12:53pm
Thanks for the readOSH;1693714 wrote:Good read on a Liver Vacation...
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129502.600-our-liver-vacation-is-a-dry-january-really-worth-it.html?full=true#.VK1idivF-Sp
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 7, 2015 1:14pm
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.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.
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.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 7, 2015 1:17pm
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.Commander of Awesome;1693775 wrote:or ppl who binge drink weekly. Neither of which apply to me and my habits.
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Sonofanump
Jan 9, 2015 11:36am
http://time.com/money/3660627/fake-import-beer-kirin/?xid=yahoo_money
It goes without having to say, but anyway: Fuck InBev.
It goes without having to say, but anyway: Fuck InBev.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Jan 9, 2015 12:11pm
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/
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/article/2015/01/05/jim-koch-sam-adams-beer/
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 9, 2015 1:12pm
like_that;1693030 wrote:Solid read http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/article/2015/01/05/jim-koch-sam-adams-beer/
Negs wednesdayMooney44Cards;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/
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 9, 2015 5:16pm
Anyone try this yr's Pallate Wrecker yet? Came out recently.
-Society-
Posts: 1,348
Jan 10, 2015 11:36am
Had some Not your Father's Root Beer again last night along with a few Three Floyds Robert the Bruce.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 10, 2015 12:55pm
Heading to the store today. May have to grab one.Commander of Awesome;1694522 wrote:Anyone try this yr's Pallate Wrecker yet? Came out recently.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 12, 2015 2:33pm
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 12, 2015 3:33pm
Breaking my fast for the game, then no b00ze until the end of March. Picked up some Bell's Java Stout.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jan 12, 2015 4:11pm
I've had some on draft this year. Very Nice stuff.Commander of Awesome;1694522 wrote:Anyone try this yr's Pallate Wrecker yet? Came out recently.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 15, 2015 6:26pm
Sam Adams rebel rouser dipa. This is strong dipa. Well done!!
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 18, 2015 6:52pm
Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 19, 2015 4:27am
lol, great beer tho.ernest_t_bass;1697654 wrote:Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 19, 2015 5:52am
For FBS, I think it's more important that you don't hold the fast.ernest_t_bass;1697654 wrote:Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Jan 19, 2015 6:26am
I've been a lot better. I had four beers this entire week.Commander of Awesome;1697771 wrote:lol, great beer tho.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Jan 19, 2015 10:28am
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.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jan 19, 2015 5:25pm
I've heard amazing things about this.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.
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Sonofanump
Jan 19, 2015 7:07pm
Anyone tried the Blvd Quad now that it is sold in Ohio?
Uz2Bon36
Posts: 1,135
Jan 20, 2015 10:57am
Flying Monkey smashbomb ipa
Rated high (98%) but a lot of quality IPA's are available. A tad too fruity for my taste.
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.
Uz2Bon36
Posts: 1,135
Jan 20, 2015 11:01am
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.
Not bad. Could make for a decent quantity over quality brew.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Jan 20, 2015 11:04am
Sweetwater makes some good stuff. I do really like the 420, I can get that at our grocery store.
Uz2Bon36
Posts: 1,135
Jan 20, 2015 11:12am
Ya I'm shocked our podunk iga has something not from one of the macro breweries. Pretty crisp and tasty.vdubb96;1698149 wrote:Sweetwater makes some good stuff. I do really like the 420, I can get that at our grocery store.