Feb
19
12:00am
Beer: Does the Body Good! - Charlie Bamforth
By Gourmet Brewing
Beer
Does the Body Good!
It seems like wine get's all the positive press with stories like "a glass of wine equals 30-minutes of exercise" and "resveratrol in red wine is good for the heart". Does that imply then that beer must be bad for you and wine is the superior beverage? Dr. Charlie Bamforth, Distinguished Professor at UC Davis will describe how beer is actually quite nutritional and wine in comparison is a nutritional desert.
What You'll Learn:
- Beer belly – myth or reality?
- Nutritional value – which is better, wine or beer?
- Are there harmful materials in beer?
- Is there stuff in beer that is good for the body?
Commercial Calibration:
- Weihenstephaner: Hefeweissen
- Sierra Nevada: (your choice of very hoppy ales)
- Sierra Nevada: Narwhal
Question and Answer: Charlie will answer your questions in the second half.
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Charlie Bamforth:
Dr. Charlie Bamforth has been part of the brewing industry since 1978. Formerly with the Brewing Research Foundation and Bass in the UK, he was the Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences at UC Davis for 20 years from 1999. He is now Distinguished Professor Emeritus at UC Davis and Honorary Professor with the University of Nottingham in England. He is also Senior Quality Adviser for Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. He is the author of numerous articles, papers, and books on beer (and soccer), has featured extensively in the media, and has received many awards for his contributions to the industry.
Charlie's Latest Book:
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In Praise of Beeris a helpful guide for beer lovers looking to learn more about what they should look for with each sip of beer. In his latest book, Charles Bamforth brings new light to the topic of beer in ways perfect for any beer fan, lover, or connoisseur. In Praise of Beer is a helpful guide for consumers who want to better understand about the beer they drink. This book answers popular questions from consumers, including what consumers should be expecting from their beer; what styles are available; what they should be thinking about when purchasing beer, either in a bar or a beer shop; how to look after beer; how to present beer; which beer for which occasion, including dining; and if they can drink beer (in moderation) with a clear conscience. In Praise of Beer is written in an authoritative but easy-to-read style and is full of anecdotes, inside knowledge and valuable information.
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