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What is a hangover?

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:07:00 +0000

The common hangover includes some or all of the following:

Headache
Poor sense of overall well being
Sensitivity to light and sound
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Trembling
Nausea
Fatigue
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Dehydration
Trouble concentrating
Anxiety
Difficulty sleeping
Weakness

The most common symptoms are headache, fatigue and dehydration.

Other than the number of drinks consumed, hangovers can be made worse by drinking on an empty stomach, lack of sleep, increased physical activity while drinking, poor health, etc.

Here are some hangover myths/facts:

Hair of a dog - myth
Burnt toast - myth
Black coffee - myth
Fried or fatty foods - myth
Eggs - fact
Bananas - fact
Water - fact
Fruit juice - fact
Painkiller - fact (if non-caffeinated and acetaminophen-free)
Over-the counter-remedies - fact (if it is a carbon based product)
Time - fact

The best way to avoid a hangover, is of course, not to drink alcohol. There were some researchers who found the following regimen that minimizes the symptoms of a hangover.

Eat a full meal before drinking
Drink a glass of water before drinking
Take multi-vitamins before drinking
Drink in moderation
Drink a glass of water after every alcohol beverage
Take two aspirin and a full glass of water before bed
Take two more aspirin and a full glass of water in the morning
Take another multi-vitamin in the morning
Eat breakfast in the morning

Credits

http://www.howstuffworks.com/

What is Rootbeer?

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:00:00 +0000

The English language has lots of words that are used in two or three different ways. For example, the word "cabinet" can mean "storage space in your kitchen" or "a group of folks who advise the president."

Beer is a word with two meanings. It can mean an alcoholic beverage made from cereal grains, or a non-alcoholic beverage flavored by root extracts. Root beer, birch beer and ginger beer are three common forms of this non-alcoholic sort of beer.

In the case of root beer, the flavoring comes from the root of the sassafras tree or the sarsaparilla vine. Originally, the root was brewed like a tea to make an extract, but now it is much easier to buy the extract ready-made.

The root beer extract is mixed with sugar, yeast and water. If this mixture is placed in a tightly sealed bottle, the yeast will generate carbon dioxide at a high enough pressure to carbonate the water. You end up with fizzy, delicious root beer!

Credits

http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Fun Stuffs - 080407

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:50:00 +0000

See What Happened To Those Men That Drinks Too Much!!!

Credits

http://www.funny-ecards.com

Funny Facts - 080407

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:38:00 +0000

Early recipes for beer included such ingredients as poppy seeds, mushrooms, aromatics, honey, sugar, bay leaves, butter, bread crumbs and even raw meat!

Women who drink receive about three and one-half percent higher wages than do abstainers.

Singapore Beer - Tiger

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:02:00 +0000

ITS TIGER TIME!!!

Tiger Beer is brewed exclusively and with dedication in Asia since 1932. It has a distinctive and crisp taste. Tiger Beer has done Singapore proud by being its national beer and picked up over 40 accolades and awards to date.

The beer is brewed with Australian malt barley and European hops, which are imported from Germany. The yeast is a unique strain cultured in Holland especially for Tiger Beer.

Tiger Beer is brewed in seven countries and available in over 60 countries worldwide including Europe, USA, Latin America, Australia and the Middle East.

Fun Stuffs

LOOK CAREFULLY!!! Is this tiger a male or a female???

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Many friends have really been silly in answering this question and till now, I can still get wrong answers!!!

The answer is... MALE...why??? Because a Tiger is male and a Tigress is female!!! sigh... feels kindof silly eh... :P

Credits

http://www.tigerbeer.com

French Beer - Kronenbourg 1664

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:48:00 +0000

Ahh... my favourite beer of all time... Kronenbourg 1664... This beer was introduced to me by Stephanie, who went to London, UK on a holiday working visa when I just started my university degree.

Kronenbourg 1664 is brewed with a unique hop blend, including aromatic hops from Alcase. The fine bitter, light acidic taste appeals not only to me but to my family as well. Especially my grandma enjoys the fine lasting taste of biterness with a flowery hop aroma and a touch of malt light tannins, when she visits Europe.

History

Jerome Hatt obtained his master brewer's certificate in 1664 and started up the Canon Brewery in the Place du Corbeau in Strasbourg. His son Claude succeeded his father in the trade in 1683. However, the frequent flooding of the River Ill complelled a move to the higher terrain of Cronenbourg in 1850.

In 1922, the Hatt Brewery changed its name to Tigre Bock, the most well-known brand of the Tiger Brewery it had acquired to become leading brewer in Alsace. Following the Second World War, "Kronenbourg" became the name of the company, and began international expansion.

Originally Kronenbourg brewed ale, but it is now known for lagers. Kronenbourg is the leading brand of beer in France, where it had a 40% market share in 2004.

Credits

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronenbourg

http://www.k1664.com/

http://www.brasseries-kronenbourg.com

Meet Beer Chan!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:57:00 +0000

I wanted to dedicate a cute picture to a "aeroplane" friend. Hence, I was searching the Internet for a picture of Hello Kitty drinking beer. To my dismay, there was none at all.

However, I came across another character from San-X.

Meet Beer Chan! Beer Chan is a beer fairy. Barm on its head comes off when it gets surprised . Eating Green soybeans is its specialty.

I wonder why it eats soybean since its a beer fairy. Shouldn't it consume barley or something? Hmm.. this sets me thinking...

Beer Barbeque Sauce

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:52:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 medium Spanish onion, diced
1 medium banana pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp capers
5 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 small can tomato paste
1/3 c each wine vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp each Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, honey, Dijon mustard, horseradish, oregano
2 Tbsp fresh ground pepper
1 tsp cuminDash of ground clove
12 ounces amber ale or porter

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and boil for 10 minutes. Lower heat and simmer about 4 hours until thickened. Cool and refrigerate for 24 hours so the flavors can meld. Then baste everything but the dog with it.

Beer Myths

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:46:00 +0000

1. Beat the beer belly with light beer
2. The darker the beer, the more alcohol it contains
3. Beer is ruined if warmred and then refrigerated
4. Imported beers have more alcohol than domestic beers
5. The Guinness they serve in Ireland is better
6. Beer shouldn't be bitter
7. The best beers are in green bottles
8. The Thai beer Singha has formaldehyde in it
9. Corona is Mexican Piss
10. Women don't like beer
11. Draft beer is better than bottled beer
12. Beer makes you fat
13. Guinness is really strong
14. Ale is stronger than lager
15. Wheat beer should always be served with a slice of lemon

Should you know of other beer myths, pls leave a comment and I will update the list. :D

Things you can do with Beer

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:14:00 +0000

1. Bathe in it
Pour a bottle of beer in the tub and lie back and enjoy.

2. Put out a fire
Works on small grill flare-ups. Simply shake and spritz.

3. Marinate Meat
Beer is slightly acidic and it makes an excellent meat tenderizer.

4. Polish Pots
Since beer is acidic, you can pour some on the pots, let it sit for a while, then wipe it off.

5. Shampoo Hair
Beer is the cure for dull hair as it gives your hair more shin and luster.

6. Loosen Rusty Bolts
Pour some beer on them and wait a few minutes. THe carbonation may help break up the rust.

7. Clear Up Brown Spots In Your Lawn
The fermented sugars in beer stimulate plant growth and kill fungi.

8. Pass A Kidney Stone
Beer is a diuretic and it helps to flush the kidneys and bladder. In other words, it may help you pass a stone quicker and easier.

9. Kill Slugs
For some reasons, slugs love beer. Gather a few empty jars and fill them a third with cheap beer. Then bury them about 15 feet. Make sure the rims are almost level with the soil surface. The slugs will find the traps, drop in and drown.

11. Soothe Tired Feet
Pour a couple of cold ones into a bucket and soak your legs.

12. Trick A Cheap Landlord
Ice up a can of beer in the freezer, then set it atop the lockbox that encloses the thermostat. The cold from the beer will trick the thermostat into thinking the temperature has dropped so it'll turn the heat on.

13. Ice A Hamstring
Frozen or very cold cans of beer make great ice packs.

14. Tame A Wild Hair
A few drops of beer is sticky enough to subdue any sudden uprising on your eyebrow or scalp.

15. Scale Fish
Nail three or four beer caps to a sturdy piece of wood. Keep the caps in a line and make sure the serrated edges are facing out. Attack those fish.

Credits

http://www.menshealth.com

Sesame Pork Rice Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:17:00 +0000

Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice
1 1/2 cups slivered cooked pork
1/4 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed and cut into julienne strips
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into julienne strips
1 medium red pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/2 cup sliced green onions2
tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Combine rice, pork, snow peas, cucumber, pepper, onions and sesame seeds in large bowl. Combine broth, vinegar, soy sauce and oils in small jar with lid. Pour over rice mixture; toss lightly. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Enjoy with a cold bottle of Tsingtao Beer.

Yield: 6 servings

Credits

http://www.tsingtaobeer.com

Shrimp Steamed in Beer

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:15:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 cup Tsingtao Beer
½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 whole star anise cloves
1 pound large raw shrimp, deveined in shell

Instructions

Combine beer, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic and star anise in saucepan. Swirl pan to dissolve sugar. Add shrimp and stir to mix. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover pan and remove from heat; let steep 2 minutes. Serve warm shrimp in bowls with enough cooking liquid to moisten. Peel shrimp to eat and serve with cold Tsingtao Beer.

Yield: 4 servings

Credits

http://www.tsingtaobeer.com/

Steamed Clams with Bacon and Beer

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:02:00 +0000

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 pounds manila clams, scrubbed well
1 cup beer, water or chicken stock

Instructions

Fry bacon in a medium pot until soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and continue cooking until the bacon is nicely browned and the onion is tender, about 4 minutes longer. Stir in the clams and add the beer. Cover the pot and steam the clams for 6-7 minutes, until they open. Discard any clams that do not open. Stir gently to mix with the bacon, garlic and onion, and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Credits

Recipe from: Off The Hook: Reflections & Recipes from an Old Salt by Roger Fitzgerald, Recipes by Susan Volland (Ten Speed Press)

Funny Facts - 080207

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:56:00 +0000

Beer is made by the fermentation of bacteria feeding on yeast cells and then defecating. This bacterial excrement is called alcohol. In other words, it's a nice tall glass of bacteria number 2's!

Pros and Cons of Beer Consumption

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:35:00 +0000

It is now a proven fact that beer can provide the same health benefits as wine. Studies have shown that drinking beer in moderation can and will reduce the chances of strokes, as well as heart and vascular disease.

Who would think that there would be health benefits to drinking beer? Well, in everything, it has its pros and cons and we shall take a look at them now.

Pros

Beer is nutritious if consumed in moderation
Beer is fat-free and cholesterol free
Has a relaxing effect on the body therefore reducing stress
Helps you to sleep better
Helps to prevent heart disease and improves the blood circulation
Has been proven to have positive effects on elderly people as it promotes blood vessel dilation, sleep and urination

Cons

Beer is low in sugar, but can cause your sugar levels to drop
Beer is very nutritious, but it can destroy Vitamin C
Beer is 98% water, but still a diuretic
Drinking in excess has been associated with an increased risk of several serious health ailments. such as cancer, high blood pressure, and liver disease
Beer contains no fat, but it does cause the "Beer Belly"

Beer is a wholesome drink that is made from natural ingredients, but like anything that is overused or overly consumed into the body, it, too, can cause damage and become dangerous for us. For moderate drinkers, beer can be nutritious.

‘Beer, if drank in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health.’

Introduction

noreply@blogger.com (Glitrix Glix) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:12:00 +0000

Beer comes in a wide variety of styles, each with their own individual flavours, strengths and textures. An alcoholic beverage must contain malted barley, yeast and water in order for it to qualify as a beer.

Beer is the world's oldest and most popular alcoholic beverage. The moderate consumption of beer has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiac disease, stroke and cognitive decline. However, there is strong evidence that heavy and prolonged consumption of alcohol leads to liver disease including cirrhosis and malignancy. Heavy alcohol consumption has also been linked to pancreatitis and gout.

Beer style is a term used to differentiate and categorize beers by various factors such as colour, flavour, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, or origin.

Beers may be categorized based on a number of factors:

Aroma
Flavour
Appearance
Mouthfeel
Strength
Yeast
Grains
Hops
Water
Other Ingredients

Beer styles all fall into two broad types, determined by where the yeast sits during fermentation: ales and lagers.

Over the next few posts, I shall be touching in detail on all aspects related to beer.