Non-alcoholic beer is a drink that has been the subject of constant controversy since its appearance on Russian shelves in the 1970s. Have the developers managed to preserve all the advantages of the traditional drink and protect the consumer from the troubles associated with it?
Foam lovers, for example, are interested in how caloric the non-alcoholic version is, and whether there is a high probability of getting a “beer belly” after regularly drinking this drink.
About the drink
Non-alcoholicity is an indicator that foam producers are still striving for. Recently, information appeared that Belgian brewers had finally succeeded in this and patented their discovery. However, those products that are currently on sale in different countries, including Russia, still contain alcohol, albeit in minimal quantities - no more than 1.5%.
This result is achieved through various technological tricks - the use of special yeast, thanks to which alcohol simply does not form for a certain period of time, and lowering the temperature of the future drink to the point where the fermentation process is practically “frozen”.
It is more difficult to brew such beer than traditional beer, and it is not easy to store, since it does not contain a natural preservative - alcohol. In terms of taste, this drink is very close to the “original”, especially when it comes to well-known brands, but many lovers of real foam do not share this optimism.
Peculiarity! The advantages of the drink are that it quenches thirst well, improves digestion, does not cause intoxication and is lower in calories than the alcoholic version.
More information about the composition
100 ml of non-alcoholic beer contains from 25 to 33 kcal. The same amount of light alcoholic drink contains 42-43 kcal, unfiltered – 39-40 kcal, dark – 48 kcal.
If a person buys a bottle of beer with a volume of 0.5 liters, then it will, accordingly, have 5 times more calories: in non-alcoholic beer - from 130 to 165 kcal, in light - 210-220, in unfiltered - about 200, in dark - 250-320 kcal.
The figures show that the calorie content of non-alcoholic beer is the lowest. An even more striking contrast is observed if we compare this drink with strong alcohol (vodka, whiskey, brandy): in 100 g of the listed drinks the kilocalorie content reaches 300, which means that the same vodka is 10 times more calorie than non-alcoholic beer.
However, do not rush to rejoice: strong alcohol is not consumed in 0.5-liter glasses (at least reasonable people), but for beer such a portion is in the order of things. Well, what if it’s hot or in front of the TV, rooting for “our people”? Here, few people will limit themselves to one bottle. So count your calories.
By the way, don't forget about the snack. According to experts, it is precisely this that increases the calorie content of what you eat and drink several times over, and this is how it happens. Beer has a beneficial effect on appetite, so if you hold a glass of non-alcoholic drink in your left hand, your right hand will reach for a bag of chips and nuts or a plate with slices of dried salted fish.
A small, 30-gram package of chips contains an average of 200 kcal (although the range of options is quite wide, which kind of chips are not produced today). A bag of salted crackers weighing 50 g gives an increase of 250 kcal, but nuts, for example, peanuts, even more - 548 kcal in a 100-gram package. If french fries purchased from fast food chains are included as a snack for beer, then this is approximately 275 kcal per 100 g.
Fans of salted puffed corn should not be fooled by the word “puffed” - 100 g of this product contains 367 very specific kilocalories. And if, for example, you drank beer at the buffet before a movie show and took a bucket of popcorn with you into the hall, know that it contains 478 kcal and more.
Important!“Beer belly” is a somewhat imprecise term. The problem is not only in the drink, but the fact is: among male beer lovers, 7 out of 10 people suffer from this vice; for women, the figure is a little more modest - 6 out of 10.
What should I do? Limit yourself in snacks, and choose beer with less calories (this indicator usually depends on the specifics of the production process and the ingredients used). Compare how many kilocalories are contained in 100 ml of a drink of a particular brand and draw conclusions:
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- “Baltika” and “Bud” non-alcoholic – 33;
- "Staropramen" – 38;
- Heineken – 40;
- "Obolon" - 41;
- “Tuborg” and “Beck’s” – 42;
- "Nevskoe" - 45;
- "Guinness" - 47;
- "Baltika" No. 9 – 60.
Number of BZHU
100 g of non-alcoholic beer contains 0.09 g of protein, 0.01 g of fat. There are significantly more carbohydrates - 5.43 g, and this provides their daily requirement for a person by 2%.
The figures given, by the way, are averages; depending on the brand of the drink, they may differ slightly. For example, in non-alcoholic Baltika the amount of carbohydrates per 100 g of product is 6.1 g.
In addition to BJU, indicators such as, for example, the presence of vitamins in non-alcoholic beer are also interesting. There are fewer of them (from groups B1, B2, PP) than in wine. As for phosphorus and calcium, these useful minerals are present in the chemical composition, but due to the diuretic effect produced by beer, they are actively washed out. With the loss of fluid, people who abuse beer regularly lose useful substances accumulated by the body, such as vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
Important! Cobalt can pose a danger to the heart and digestive organs - it is used in the production process as a foam stabilizer for non-alcoholic beer, and it is retained in the finished product.
Is it possible to drink
Several weight loss diets are based on beer, as a low-calorie product. This technique is promoted more actively than others by Italian experts, who claim that it allows you to get rid of 4 kg of excess weight in a week.
However, the Italians have plenty of opponents. It has been proven, for example, that such a diet is unacceptable for men, since it restructures their body “in a feminine way,” and it is also very difficult to maintain, since a person has to limit himself in food, and beer whets his appetite. There are a number of other serious arguments against it.
Without resorting to “extreme” measures, you can learn to drink beer so that your figure does not suffer from it. If you drink beer, including non-alcoholic beer, then avoid high-calorie snacks and fatty foods such as fried sausages, bacon, and kupaty. Do not indulge in salty foods, since in this case the diuretic effect of the drink is neutralized - fluid will be retained in the body and swelling will appear.
If you've done a fasting week with non-alcoholic beer, you shouldn't eat too much high-calorie food at once when it's over. It is important to balance your menu so that it contains protein foods.
For those who decide on a 2-week beer diet and want to repeat it, this can be done no earlier than after 2 months. It is also important to remember the threat of addiction. Those who claim that these risks do not apply to non-alcoholic beer are wrong - most doctors are sure of the opposite.
Important! Non-alcoholic beer sold by the glass is considered the best for the body (it does not contain preservatives), but purchasing it is problematic since the shelf life is short and manufacturers do not risk offering such a drink to the market in large volumes.
And one more tip: to burn the calories from a half-liter bottle of beer, you can ride a bike for 20-25 minutes. Moreover, a non-alcoholic drink allows you to get behind the wheel of this vehicle.
Useful video about a popular drink
The video below describes both the benefits and harms of the soft drink beloved by many.
Conclusion
Non-alcoholic beer has a number of advantages over its “alcoholic counterpart”. The calorie content of “zero”, for example, is less high. However, experts do not recommend abusing this drink, especially with such “insidious” snacks as crackers, chips, and salted nuts.
How many calories are in beer and whether it can make you gain weight are questions that interest many. After all, this is a fairly popular drink. The number of calories in this product is not too high, so many men and women consider it completely safe for the body and regularly consume it in considerable quantities. Others, on the contrary, claim that if you drink beer, you will get fat. So is it possible to gain excess weight by drinking this drink? There is no clear answer to this question. It all depends on how often you drink this foamy drink and in what quantities.
Although beer does not contain sugar like other drinks, it can make you gain weight if you drink it regularly and in large quantities. And a passion for beer snacks, such as chips, crackers, nuts, fatty fish, leads to extra pounds. A person gets better mainly from them, and not from beer. I drink beer and don’t get fat - is this fantastic? A person gains weight not so much because of the drink itself, but because of the high-calorie snacks that accompany it. In addition, these products are considered harmful to the body and provoke diseases of the liver and pancreas.
A woman or man who is watching their weight is interested in the question, how many calories are there in light, dark and non-alcoholic beer? Which variety of this drink has the least amount of them? The main energy value of beer comes from carbohydrates. Among all other alcoholic drinks, such as champagne, wine, vodka, liqueurs, beer is in last place in terms of calories. If we compare light and dark beer according to their energy value, we can say that the caloric content of a light type of drink is less than that of a dark one. This happens due to the large amount of carbohydrates in beer; there are more of them in dark varieties. The energy value of beer also depends on its strength. The higher the degree, the more kcal contained in 100 g of drink. Speaking of carbohydrates, it can be noted that there are too many of them in beer with a low calorie content.
The benefits and harms of a foamy drink
Unlike other alcohol-containing drinks, beer contains many beneficial substances and vitamins. These are B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper, vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin PP. The foamy drink also contains citric acid, which helps prevent the formation of kidney stones. The most valuable substances contained in this drink are phenolic compounds; they improve lipid metabolism, prevent the formation of blood clots, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, this does not mean that you need to drink it regularly and in large quantities. Abuse of this drink causes beer alcoholism. Most often, this type of addiction is observed among young people.
The drink has a diuretic effect on the body, so it removes potassium and magnesium from it faster. For this reason, it is especially harmful to use it during adolescence. Taking it can cause disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, worsening heart rhythm and other health problems.
Why do people get better from beer?
A person's weight gain directly depends on the number of calories he consumes during the day. The calorie content of beer ranges between 30-50 kcal per 100 grams, i.e. one bottle contains 150-200 kcal (depending on its type). On the one hand, it seems that this is not enough, and beer can be considered a low-calorie drink. But they usually drink it in large quantities (1-1.5 l). There are already a lot of calories in this volume of drink. Therefore, people get better not so much from beer as from the amount they drink.
Another factor that contributes to weight gain is that the foamy drink is usually drunk with high-calorie snacks.
Carbon dioxide contained in beer also plays an important role in gaining excess weight. It expands the walls of the stomach and irritates the receptors, thereby stimulating a strong appetite. The person ends up consuming many more calories than they need.
Drinking beer too often activates the production of substances that suppress the production of male hormones in the body. This explains the fact that men who abuse this type of alcohol have a figure that looks like a woman’s. Do beer make women fat? Not unless you drink it every day and in large quantities. With regular use, a woman cannot avoid the appearance of a beer belly and fat deposits in other places. Due to the content of phytoestrogens, excessive and regular use of this product by women can lead to the development of cancer.
Some people think that non-alcoholic beer has no calories, but this is a misconception. Its calorie content per 100 grams is 33 kcal.
How to drink and not gain weight?
Many lovers of the foamy drink are interested in the question of how to drink beer and not gain weight? Given the fairly low caloric content of this drink (about 40 kcal per 100 g), many people get fat from beer. In fact, beer does not play a decisive role in this process, unless we are talking about drinking it in large quantities and provided that you do not drink it every day.
To do this, you need to follow certain recommendations. They are relevant for both women and men. The most important condition is not to abuse it. In small quantities, beer is harmless, its consumption does not lead to excess weight gain. You should try to drink beer no more than 2-3 times a month, otherwise you will not gain weight. You should also try not to select high-calorie snacks; excess calories consumed will certainly negatively affect your weight. If you follow these simple rules, you don’t have to worry about your figure.
For those who want to occasionally drink a foamy drink and not gain weight from it, exercise will be a good idea. For example, cycling will help burn excess calories.
For those who are on a diet, it is better not to drink this drink at all, as it stimulates the appetite and subsequently makes it more difficult for a person to resist eating too much. If you follow all the recommendations, you may not gain weight from beer. It is even possible to make the drink work for your benefit, because if you drink it in moderation, the body will receive vitamins and beneficial microelements. For a healthy person, there is no harm at all in a small glass of this drink. A person who does not get fat from it is not a myth. This is indeed possible.
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The calorie content of light 4.5 percent beer per 100 grams is 45 kcal. 100 g of drink contains:
- 0.6 g proteins;
- 0 g fat;
- 3.9 g carbohydrates.
Beer is rich in vitamins PP, B1, B2, and contains saccharides, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. At the same time, it should be noted that the harmful properties of the drink completely cover all its benefits.
Despite the fact that the number of calories in light beer is not so large per 100 grams, this alcoholic drink should not be consumed when losing weight. A half-liter bottle of light beer contains about 225 kcal. To burn them you need:
- 9 minutes jump rope;
- run 2.5 km;
- 25 minutes cycling at an average pace;
- Walk quickly for 50 minutes.
Due to the high glycemic index, beer causes the release of insulin into the blood. This, in turn, accelerates the absorption of carbohydrates in the body, provoking increased fat formation.
Calorie content of dark beer per 100 grams
The calorie content of dark beer per 100 grams is 49 kcal. 100 g of drink contains 0.35 g of protein, 0 g of fat, 5.8 g of carbohydrates. To make beer you need malt, water, yeast and hops. The color of dark beer depends on the malt content in it.
Calorie content of unfiltered beer per 100 grams
The calorie content of unfiltered beer per 100 grams is 37 – 40 kcal. A special feature of this alcoholic drink is its short shelf life: finished beer can be stored for no more than 7 days. It is considered a perishable product.
Abuse of unfiltered beer quickly causes health problems such as:
- hormonal imbalances occur;
- beneficial substances are washed out of the body;
- brain cells die, the functioning of the nervous system is disrupted;
- heart and vascular diseases develop.
Calorie content of non-alcoholic beer per 100 grams
The calorie content of non-alcoholic beer per 100 grams is 25 kcal. 100 g of drink contains 0 g of fat, 0 g of protein, 4.8 g of carbohydrates. Interestingly, non-alcoholic beer actually contains alcohol, but in small quantities (depending on the manufacturer, the alcohol content is 0.3 - 1.5%).
The main components of the product: malt, molasses, water, hops. Beer is rich in vitamins B1 and B2.
Calorie content of beer in 0.5 l
The calorie content of 0.5 liter beer depends on the type of drink. So, in this case, the number of calories is:
- light beer – 225 kcal;
- dark beer – 245 kcal;
- unfiltered beer – 190 kcal;
- non-alcoholic beer – 125 kcal.
Calorie content of beer in 1 liter
Calorie content of beer in 1 liter depending on the type of drink:
- light beer – 450 kcal;
- dark beer – 490 kcal;
- unfiltered beer – 380 kcal;
- non-alcoholic beer – 250 kcal.
The benefits of beer
Despite the fact that the benefits of beer are small, the drink has several beneficial properties:
- beer contains vitamins PP, B1, B2, which strengthen the immune system and restore metabolism;
- Due to the presence of antioxidants, beer is useful for preventing cancer;
- albeit in small quantities, beer still contains the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron;
- When drinking beer irregularly and in small quantities, the functioning of the nervous system is normalized: stress, nervous exhaustion and overexertion are prevented.
Harmful properties of beer
Harmful properties of beer:
- as already mentioned, beer, due to its pronounced diuretic property, quickly flushes useful substances from the body;
- Beer alcoholism caused by the drink develops much faster than dependence on other alcohol. This is especially true for women;
- if you abuse beer, male potency decreases;
- beer disrupts the functioning of the heart, kidneys, liver, and harms the body’s vascular system;
- Regular consumption of beer increases the risk of obesity (alcohol significantly accelerates the conversion of carbohydrates into fat tissue). You've probably seen "beer bellies" many times among beer lovers;
- Beer has been proven to increase blood pressure and dehydrate the body.
Beer is contraindicated for:
- feeding and pregnancy - the drink has a toxic effect on the fetus;
- diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys;
- development and exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases;
- tendency towards obesity;
- overweight;
- hormonal imbalances.
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Well, well, it’s okay that the glycemic index of beer (~60) is lower than that of some varieties of rice, for example... why distort or distort the facts, not to mention the fact that there are several times less carbohydrates in beer per 100g, than, for example, in bread (12 times) or apple juice (3 times), and the calorie content of 0.5 liters of beer (225 kcal) is 1.5-2 times less than one serving of white rice 100-150 g ( 350-525 kcal). Yes, in large quantities and frequent consumption, beer is harmful... due to the influence of alcohol, and calories, carbohydrates and other nonsense have absolutely nothing to do with it, do not mislead people. The main and only harm from beer is alcohol; beer, vodka, whiskey or wine are all harmful precisely because of alcohol, and it doesn’t matter in what wrapper alcohol enters the body, it always causes harm.
Beer is a low-alcohol drink that people have brewed and drunk since ancient times. So, its history begins in the 8th century BC, in Babylon. Those who brewed bad beer were drowned in a barrel, and those who asked too much money for it were heavily fined.
Features of the drink
The main ingredient of this drink is yeast. Depending on the type of yeast, there are two types of drink, each of which includes many varieties. These are low fermentation (Lager) and high fermentation (Ale) varieties.
May be:
- light, semi-dark and dark;
- filtered (pasteurized, unpasteurized) and unfiltered (lit, unlit).
When choosing, you need to look at the expiration date and compliance with storage conditions. At high air temperatures, product spoilage occurs much faster than the deadline stated on the packaging.
Filtered beer must be clear and unclouded. Unpleasant and unusual odors (honey, sour) indicate violations of the production process and the presence of artificial additives. A quality drink will have a bit of slight bitterness from the addition of hops. Light varieties are characterized by high foam (4-5 cm), lasting 5-6 minutes.
Beer can be enjoyed with a variety of foods depending on your taste. It can be:
Interesting! In different countries, beer is consumed with different products. For example, in Latvia they like to eat smoked pig ears, in the Netherlands - cheese and cottage cheese, in Japan - a variety of seafood.
Compound
Different alcoholic drinks have different caloric content. This depends on the percentage of alcohol contained in them. Also, if there is sugar in alcohol, this will significantly increase the number of calories, since 1 g of sugar contains 4 kcal.
The main raw materials used to prepare the drink are water, malt, hops and yeast. Beer is 92% water. Per 100 grams of product there are 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 4.6 g of carbohydrates. The main calorie content comes from alcohol, 7 kcal per 1 g. Beer also contains many useful substances:
- vitamin B1, B2, B6;
- vitamin PP;
- potassium;
- pantothenic acid.
Some varieties add rye, wheat or rice instead of malt. The calorie content of this drink is not too high: light contains an average of 42 kcal, dark - 62 kcal. Despite the low calorie content, you still need to remember that the smallest portion a person drinks is 0.5 liters.
Calorie table:
Fewer calories than any other fruit drinks, sodas and juices. Non-alcoholic beer has the same amount of calories as light beer due to the fact that it goes through the same fermentation process. And fermentation generates calories. Thus, non-alcoholic beer is a classic beer that has just undergone distillation, as a result of which it has lost almost all its alcohol and has become non-alcoholic.
No harm to your figure
The beer ingredient is added to various cosmetic products: shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, masks to get rid of acne, etc. The benefit of the drink lies in the content of useful substances. But is this drink good for the body and figure?
Scientists confirm that a small amount of beer, when consumed regularly, reduces the risk of heart disease, helps cleanse the circulatory system of harmful elements, lowers blood pressure and dilates blood vessels.
Harm occurs only with excessive use. In men, the mammary glands enlarge and a “beer” belly grows. Women experience aging skin, blue circles under the eyes, cellulite, and an increased risk of dementia. This is due to the fact that during fermentation, harmful and even dangerous products are formed in the drink - methanols, aldehydes and ether compounds.
Important! Regular consumption of large quantities of the drink leads to obesity not only in women, but also in men. The reason for this is the presence of plant estrogen (female sex hormones) in alcohol.
Not only does this drink lead to disastrous results for your figure, but also eating snacks with it. The calorie content of chips per 100 g is 540-550. If you consume salted roasted peanuts with beer, then this is another 626 kcal per 100 g.
If we talk about salted or dried fish, then it is not so much the calories (235 kcal per 100 g) that cause harm, but the excess of salt. It retains fluid in the body, and this leads to cellulite.
In addition, beer causes an insatiable appetite, lowering blood sugar levels, and a person eats more than normal. The more beer you drink, the more you will want to eat it with something.
Thus, if you do not snack on various high-calorie foods, your body will not receive any extra calories. However, the strong appetite caused by beer will still be present.
Those who do not want to gain weight from drinking drinks should fulfill several conditions:
To reduce the risk of gaining extra pounds while drinking beer, follow the advice of brewers:
- it is better to drink from a glass, because the less it comes into contact with air, the slower it oxidizes and irritates the mucous membrane of the digestive tract;
- it is better to drink beer at a temperature of 5-15 degrees Celsius, because this is how all its qualities are revealed;
- You cannot mix different alcoholic drinks, for example, beer with vodka or wine, it is better to choose one;
- It’s best to snack on low-calorie cheese or seafood;
- women should not drink more than 500 ml per day, and men should not drink more than 1 liter;
- it is better to replace bottled with live draft, as it is more natural and without the addition of preservatives;
- exclude fast food, mayonnaise and fatty foods from your snack list;
- exercise, burning the extra calories that entered your body while drinking beer.
Useful video about the drink
The video below examines whether a low-alcohol drink, popular all over the world, is healthy or harmful.
conclusions
Drinking beer in reasonable quantities and avoiding unhealthy snacks will not contribute to weight gain. Physical education will help you maintain your figure, despite drinking an intoxicating drink. Its caloric content is low, but due to consumption in large quantities (more than 500 ml at a time) it can cause the appearance of cellulite and a “beer belly”.
Calorie content of beer
Beer is a fairly high-calorie drink, and beer is contraindicated for overweight people. Many people call beer liquid bread, and it’s not for nothing that they call it that.
A small bottle of light beer (350 grams) contains 120-140 calories. A larger bottle (500 grams) contains 200-220 calories.
Dark beer has even more calories. A half-liter bottle of the dark, foamy drink contains as many as 240 calories!!
By the way, beer has a strong diuretic effect!! This is a note for lovers... since beer washes all useful substances out of the body with urine. Proteins, fats, microelements and carbohydrates leave the body. In particular, the body suffers from a loss of magnesium, potassium and vitamin C, which brings with it quite a few health problems.
Beer is no joke!! But an occasional glass (200 grams) will benefit the body!!
Among all alcoholic beverages, beer has the least calories and has the lowest strength.
As for the calorie content of beer, it ranges from 29 to 53 Kcal per 100 grams of drink.
You can see the average values in the table below:
Even if only slightly, dark beer still has more calories than light beer.
Below is a table of calorie content of beer, vodka and whiskey:
So, since 100 grams of beer contains about 45 - 50 kcal, then half a liter of beer has a calorie content of 225 - 250 calories.
In fact, beer is a rather insidious alcoholic drink, since hiding behind the insignificant calorie content of one half-liter bottle, namely about two hundred calories, beer is most often consumed in volumes that exceed those recommended for a woman or man.
If we take into account that the calorie content of beer (depending on the types) is on average 40-50 calories per 100 grams, and a bottle of beer contains 0.5 liters, then the calorie content of 1 bottle of beer will be somewhere around 200-250 calories.
In fact, the calorie content of beer is not as terrifying as many people think. This figure is around 30-50 kcal per 100 grams of drink. Light beer has less calories than dark beer. A 0.5 liter bottle of beer contains about 200 calories. Although the production technologies and the composition of beer themselves differ, this does not particularly affect the difference in calories.
In a bottle of light beer, 0.5 liters of calories will be 210 kcal, and dark beer contains 240 kcal. There is an opinion that beer itself will not make you fat, but the fact that a large amount of high-calorie foods are consumed along with beer is what makes beer lovers fat. And yet it is useful in small quantities and not regularly.
The energy value of beer compared to vodka or wine is much lower in percentage.
If beer contains from 40 to 60 kilocalories, depending on the grade, per 100 grams of product, then 100 grams of vodka already contains 270 of them.
Just keep in mind that a person is not limited to 100 grams of beer. After drinking a half-liter bottle, a person will receive 200 - 300 kilocalories. And few people will be satisfied with one beer bottle.
Therefore, the fears of those who are afraid of gaining excess weight from frequent drinking of beer are not at all groundless. And also keep in mind that you usually want salted fish, nuts, chips or salted crackers with beer.
But in non-alcoholic varieties, there is an order of magnitude less, almost twice, from 55 to 80
A half liter bottle of light beer contains about 40-50 kilocalories per 100 grams. Then per 500 grams there will be about 200-250 kilocalories. The dark contains more, but not significantly. You can easily get fat from beer, because a person doesn’t even notice how he drinks about a liter or even more, and this is a huge amount of calories.
exactly as much as is written on the back of the bottle on the label
The caloric content of beer is low - about 50 kcal per 100 g. But it is not customary to drink beer in 100 gram sizes. It turns out that a bottle of beer contains 250 kcal, which is equivalent to half a chocolate bar. There are half a thousand calories in a liter of beer. Usually beer is not drunk on its own, but with various snacks: nuts, chips, fish. Together we get almost the daily calorie requirement. In addition, liquid in large quantities stretches the stomach. And then we get this
