Health Benefits of Dark Beer

Health Evidence Touts Benefits of Dark Beer vs. Light Beer

Well, here is a blinding flash of the obvious (BFO). Beer is good for you, and darker, hoppier, more flavorful beer is better than light. Go figure! Who knew?

1. Dark beer is much richer in flavanoids than light beer, and flavanoids possess powerful antioxidant properties.  


2. Vitamin B6 levels in dark beer prevented the build up of an amino acid called homocystenine, which has been linked to heart and vascular diseases in humans. 


3. Hops contain a powerful antioxidant called xanthohumol. Xanthohumol helps protect against certain cancers.


The article refers to Bass Ale as an example of dark beer. It also states that hops are found in high concentrations in dark beer. I don't agree with these statements. Bass is amber and moderately hopped. Guinness is black and has next to no hops at all, deriving its bitterness from the darkly roasted malts. However, these discrepancies do not stop me from cherry-picking facts that support my opinion. Why throw the baby out with the bathwater? 


Beer: It's what's for dinner. Here's to your health!

Read more here: Dark Beer Facts - Dark Beer Health Benefits

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