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Did you know that beer can be part of a moderate, healthy lifestyle?
Not only is moderate consumption of beer not bad for you but it can actually have many beneficial effects.
Beer is a rich source of vitamins (especially B vitamins), fibre, mineral, and antioxidants which all contribute to a healthy diet. Additionally, beer is the only significant dietary source of hops, so all beneficial effects of hops can only be found in beer.
In comparison to most alcoholic drinks, beer tends to have a relatively low alcoholic strength and it can play a vital role in a consumer’s quality of life.
Heart Health
Compared with those who don’t drink, moderate drinkers have a substantially reduced risk of cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death in Europe.
People who are moderate consumers of beer have a 30-40% reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared to teetotal people. The World Health Organisation has described this as the “most important health benefit of alcohol”.
This is probably because the amount of ‘good (HDL) cholesterol’ in the blood increases when alcohol is consumed – one glass of beer a day can significantly increase HDL cholesterol levels.
Wellbeing
Drinking alcohol in moderate amounts is effective in reducing stress and tension and this leads to increased feelings of well being.
Moderate alcohol consumers have been found to experience a greater variety of psychological benefits from consuming alcohol compared to abstainers or heavy drinkers.
Many studies have shown increases in sociability and friendliness following moderate alcohol consumption – and this positive benefit is amplified when beer drinking happens in a social environment such as the pub.
Drinkers Voice
‘Drinkers’ Voice is a new network of people across the UK who enjoy drinking moderately as part of a healthy lifestyle. We want to bring normal people back into the debate about drinking to counter anti-alcohol campaigners who want to stop you enjoying a drink.’
‘Drinkers’ Voice aims to give the public a voice in the debate on moderate drinking. Click on this section to find out more.’
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FAQs
CAMRA campaigns for the rights of beer and cider drinkers and pub and club goers and believes that the industry should not seek to mislead consumers whether on price, provenance, ingredients or dispense.
What does CAMRA stand for real ale? ›
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is an independent voluntary consumer organisation headquartered in St Albans , England, which promotes what they designate as "real" ale , "real" cider , "real" perry and traditional British pubs and clubs.
Is real ale good for your gut? ›
The polyphenols from beer are active on the gut microbiota stimulating its development, with consequent local anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Their degradation products have prebiotic action and may combat intestinal dysbiosis.
Is it worth joining CAMRA? ›
CAMRA membership is designed to save you money on the things you love, which is why you'll get access to exclusive offers with industry partners across food, drink, lifestyle and travel brands.
Is real ale the same as IPA? ›
IPA is a style of beer, which is popular enough these days to be called “regular” beer. It is a type of pale ale but is made with more hops, to give it a stronger flavour. There's no standardised threshold at which a pale ale becomes an IPA, though. It's all up to the brewer.
What is the campaign for real ale charity? ›
One of the most successful consumer organisations, our aim is to have good quality real ale, ciders and perries and to have thriving pubs and clubs in every community.
Why do they call it real ale? ›
“Real ale” is a name coined by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) (more on that below) and defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “beer brewed from traditional ingredients, matured by secondary fermentation in the container from which it is dispensed, and served without the use of extraneous carbon dioxide.”
Does real ale use CO2? ›
Simply put, real ale is beer that is carbonated in the vessel from which it is served and dispensed without any extraneous CO2. It is also served at cellar temperatures (mid to low 50's) instead of the tongue numbingly cold temperatures that have become the norm.
Is real ale same as bitter? ›
Ales are coloured gold or brown and have a stronger, more bitter taste than lager, hence they are often called 'bitter'.
What's the healthiest beer to drink? ›
Some nutrition experts consider craft beer a more functional beverage since beer imparts medical benefits to the drinker. The healthiest are stouts and porters, and higher hoppy beers, such as DIPAs and Imperial IPAs, Trappist beers, and spontaneous fermented beers, such as Lambics and Gose.
1) Heart-Friendly Beer
Yuengling provides full flavor while staying light on calories. A typical glass of Yuengling Light Lager contains approximately 99 calories, and still contains those healthy phenol benefits. Additionally, Abita includes real raspberries to its brew, which reduces the bitter taste of some ales.
What is the healthiest beer for your liver? ›
“While there's no beer that's healthy for your liver, quantity will be a large determinant of liver health,” Gentile says. “Ale beers have a higher antioxidant activity than lager beers due to the fermentation temperature in the brewing process, so those may have a slight advantage,” she added.
How many members does CAMRA have? ›
How do I cancel my CAMRA membership? ›
Please contact us with your membership number and confirmation of your wish to cancel. Please use the contact us form at https://camra.org.uk/about/about-us/contact-us/ and select the “Membership” enquiry type.
What are the benefits of CAMRA? ›
CAMRA members can receive discounts on the production of a VALID membership card. CAMRA members enjoy discounts at over 3,300 pubs* nationwide via the RADS scheme, which encompasses: Real Ale Discount Scheme Membership Card discounts (around 3,350 pubs) CAMRA real ale, cider and perry paper vouchers (over 1200 pubs)
What is ale method? ›
The ALE method is therefore an intermediate between the Lagrangian and Eulerian methods, and it combines the best features of both: it allows moving boundaries without the need for the mesh movement to follow the material.
What is meant by real ale? ›
“Real ale” is a name coined by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) (more on that below) and defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “beer brewed from traditional ingredients, matured by secondary fermentation in the container from which it is dispensed, and served without the use of extraneous carbon dioxide.”
How does a real ale pump work? ›
The beer line connects the cask with a hand-pull beer pump engine (aka beer engine cylinder). This device has a cylinder with a piston inside. When the handle is pulled down, the beer is drawn out of the cask into the glass. As you can see, there is no magic here - just basic laws of physics.
What is the difference between real ale and fake ale? ›
The fundamental distinctions between real and other ales is that real ale is required to be unfiltered, unpasteurized and served either from a beer engine without the use of extraneous carbon dioxide, or via bottle conditioning.
