An interesting article (thanks to Jon for sharing)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/08599201433200 <--- click here
Though I don't applaud alcoholism or alcohol abuse, I've always contended that moderate alcohol consumption is a healthier lifestyle than abstention or heavy consumption. I believe what most researchers call moderate consumption is 1 to 3 drinks a day for men and 1 to 2 for women, mostly because they have less blood (M: 1.5 gal, W: .875 gal)
In short it says that moderate drinkers live much longer than heavy drinkers and abstainers, but heavy drinkers also live longer than abstainers. This study says that though people (ie AA) have always said that ex-Alcoholics mess up the statistics for non-drinkers, their study proved that people that have never drank actually had the shortest lifespan.
So if our messed-up-from-all-directions society hasn't messed you up when it comes to alcohol ("drinking is naughty sin" from the religious right or "drinking is naughty fun" from the rest of the world -- It's not naughty people! All it takes is a LITTLE BIT of self-control!) then come on over and enjoy a cold one with me!
No I'm not starting a brewing company. I'm just a hobbyist. I brew in 5-gallon batches, every couple of weeks. I drink and brew almost exlusively Ale. This is because of the flavor. Flavor, even extreme bitterness, is a good thing in beer. Lager also happens to be much more difficult to brew, so Ale it is for now.
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