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  • ernest_t_bass
    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.
  • lhslep134
    Thanks for the read
  • Commander of Awesome
    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.
  • ernest_t_bass
    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.
  • Sonofanump
    http://time.com/money/3660627/fake-import-beer-kirin/?xid=yahoo_money

    It goes without having to say, but anyway: Fuck InBev.
  • Mooney44Cards
    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/
  • ernest_t_bass
    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/
    Negs wednesday
  • Commander of Awesome
    Anyone try this yr's Pallate Wrecker yet? Came out recently.
  • -Society-
    Had some Not your Father's Root Beer again last night along with a few Three Floyds Robert the Bruce.
  • O-Trap
    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.
  • justincredible
    http://nextglass.co/
  • ernest_t_bass
    Breaking my fast for the game, then no b00ze until the end of March. Picked up some Bell's Java Stout.
  • Curly J
    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.
  • gerb131
    Sam Adams rebel rouser dipa. This is strong dipa. Well done!!
  • ernest_t_bass
    Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
  • Commander of Awesome
    ernest_t_bass;1697654 wrote:Can't hold the fast. Founders Breakfast Stout. Damn.
    lol, great beer tho.
  • O-Trap
    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.
  • ernest_t_bass
    Commander of Awesome;1697771 wrote:lol, great beer tho.
    I've been a lot better. I had four beers this entire week.
  • Curly J
    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
    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.
  • Sonofanump
    Anyone tried the Blvd Quad now that it is sold in Ohio?
  • Uz2Bon36
    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.
  • Uz2Bon36
    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.

  • vdubb96
    Sweetwater makes some good stuff. I do really like the 420, I can get that at our grocery store.
  • Uz2Bon36
    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.