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Myths and truths about alcohol and antibiotics

In general, it is said that you should not mix antibiotics and alcoholic beverages and it seems prudent to do so, but the reasons behind it seems to be really fuzzy. Some people say that the worse that can happen is that the antibiotics will not…
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Do bubbles in Guinness go down?

We are used to seeing bubbles float up in a glass of beer, but bubbles in Guinness appear to break the rules. Do the bubbles really sink in Guinness, or is it just an illusion? If the bubbles go down, where do they go? Why do they all end up at…
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Beer swapping online?

I've tried hundreds of beers in recent years. But it starts to get expensive buying some beers less accessible online. Is there any site about swapping beers between people of different countries?
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Recommended Android app

Do you recommend any specific Android app to keep track of the different beers (and of course different kind of beers) that you have tasted? Someone recommended me Untappd but I may need something less social and more informative...
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In the United States, is a beer required to state ABV on the bottle/label?

I recently purchased a Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. I bought it on a whim because 1. I was looking for a stout, and 2. I typically enjoy Dogfish Head. Only after I got home and looked it up did I realize it has an ABV of roughly 18%. Then I…
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What's the best way to store beer while camping in hot climates?

Every August I go camping1 for a week or two in western PA, and I like to take along some beer to drink in the evenings. What I've been doing, to save cooler space (and reduce the amount of ice I have to replace each day), is to keep most of it out…
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How can I try a wide variety beers without buying them by the case/spending a lot of money?

Like most of you here, I thoroughly enjoy beer. How can I try a wide variety beers without buying them by the case/spending a lot of money? Aspiring beer enthusiast that is grows tired of the usual, and wants to branch out. Also on a broke, paying…
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Beer, sexual desire and potency

I've heard that drinking beer lowers sexual desire and potency, and that's the physiological effect of hops. Is it true? Does drinking a lot of beer have negative long-term effects on sexual desire or potency? Or is it just an urban myth, based on…
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What is Altbier?

Altbier is found in Dusseldorf. Is Altbier "alt" (i.e. "old" in german) because they are aged like wine? Can altbier be found outside of Dusseldorf?
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Sour Beers for the beginner

What sour beers would be a good starting point for someone that enjoys pale ales and too strong of a flavor profile may turn them off at first?
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Is non-alcholic beer nothing else than unfermented wort?

Is non-alcoholic beer nothing else than unfermented wort? That is to grains which the sugars have been cooked out of, bittering agent added and then just the step of fermentation omitted or is there more to it than that?
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What is the best way to cool your beer on a festival without electricity?

I am going to some festivals this year but I still struggle to find the most convenient method to cool my beer there. I already tried bringing a cool box but it was warm after a few hours the first day in. Digging a hole wasn't such a nice idea…
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Why do some cheap beers taste sweet?

I had a Tui (cheap New Zealand pale lager) the other day, and it tasted sweet! Why is this? Is possible that sugar is added during the brewing? What else would make it taste sweet?
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What is the difference between Cognac, Brandy, Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey?

All these taste and look pretty similar. What is the difference between them?
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Is there a modern wine that is designed to resemble Noah's wine?

After seeing this question once again on this site (Is there a modern wine that is designed to resemble ancient Roman winemaking?) sometime back and I became interested in knowing if there is a modern wine that is designed to resemble Noah's wine…
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