8 beers you should stop drinking immediately

[tele_dirtbag]

http://worldtruth.tv/8-beers-that-you-should-stop-drinking-immediately/

Does anyone else feel Guinness is being wrongfully targeted here?

 

[Dmlsys23]

Just a bit. "High Fructose Corn Syrup" is just sugar. Fish bladder? They mean isinglass. That crap is just fear-mongering. I support getting people to drink craft beer but this isn't the way to do it.

 

[sandyeggoxj]

Try to stay away from any American beers. Choose organic beer. Beers that contain 100% organic labels, have to have ingredients that are all 100% organic. While an “organic” label just means 95% of it will be organic. European beer is most likely to be safe from GMO ingredients but unfortunately, most other beer contains GMO artificial ingredients, stabilizers, grains and preservatives, plus, HFCS.

The paragraph under the list is full of inconsistencies. Besides the "American" beers that I think they are referring to aren't even owned in America! I thought it would be a good article but I was dissapointed in their analysis.

In Summary: Drink euro, everything else has GMO stuff. Don't drink american. Only drink organic from your local brewery here in america.

 

[JDGator]

it's like anything, moderation is key. some of those aren't may fav beer but i still drink them if someone offers them to me.

 

[rattyboh]

Everything on this list is being wrongfully targeted. It's just another article saying anything with GMOs is poison without providing any form of scientific evidence. Reminds me of the foodbabe article:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/alarmist-article-bmc-no-listed-evidence-but-possible-interesting-points-421992/
probably because it is listed as a source
A great response from brewers about that article seems to apply to most points in this one as well:
http://maureenogle.com/maureen-ogle/2013/08/18/whats-in-your-beer-or-the-dangers-of-dumbassery

 

[beernbourbon]

Wow. The propaganda machine keeps on a turnin'.
LOL fish bladder..... ummmm....aka Isinglass?
And to say High Fructose Corn Syrup has been banned from food and drink is just a big fat lie. Yes, it's 'sugar' albeit chemically processed corn to create a sweetener, and the debate of good vs. bad for you will rage on for years to come, but to say it's been banned is downright irresponsible........well I was going to say journalism, but I won't insult those true journalists that actually research their articles before publishing them.
Gawd, I hate these types of things.....

 

[kh54s10]

You worry too much about this stuff and you will spend your days suffering from ulcers.

Brew your own. You will probably be using GMO grains anyway..... Unless you buy organic and really know the source. Of course that would be very expensive.

 

[WayFrae]

Why do so many people think GMO means it is bad for you? It is just genetically modified to produce more of something desirable.
I understand the high fructose corn syrup thing in soft drinks but in beer it will be fully fermented out so it shouldn't have any adverse effects.
The whole fish bladder thing is laughable. The swim bladders in fish are one of the purest sources of collagen.
They might as well do an article about Jello and say "High Fructose Corn Syrup AND Horse Hooves...STAY AWAY!!!"

 

[fearwig]

"8 weird beers discovered by a homebrewer"

Not propaganda, but clickbait. Worked, too.

BPA is absolutely the only thing on that list that is actually in lots of canned beer and is actually proven to be harmful as a hormone inhibitor (debate all you want, there's plenty of supporting science and many regulators worldwide have banned it). It's probably worse for kids. Don't let your kids drink can beer.

Caramel coloring can be marginally carcinogenic depending on method of production (per the state of CA).

HFCS is probably not used much in beer and the glycemic issues associated with its overconsumption are obviously irrelevant if it's been fermented away. It is sometimes produced, at least in the US, with an out-of-date means that may introduce moderate levels of mercury, which could be passed to the beer--but, come on, let's be real, probably not in quantity.

GMO corn syrup... I don't know, you're not looking at any real protein content, so the few legit allergenic concerns about GMOs go out the window. GMO corn in the mash for adjunct lagers, I guess, OK, maybe. Depends on what you believe about the problems with GMO in general. Not imaginary, vastly overstated.

Nothing wrong with propylene glycol. You seriously have to chug it to get sick.

Carageenan is... it's carageenan. It's in lots of stuff. It's from seaweed. Some people apparently think it's carcinogenic, there doesn't seem to be any real support for that.

What the hell is "Natural Flavors" doing on that list? What does that mean? My god. Insect-based dyes... what beer contains insect-based dyes (usually red)? They're perfectly safe, but for real, what beer? Killians? Crikey.

 

[user 171019]

Corn is a genetically modified plant, and has been for thousands of years. In fact, corn would not exist without "genetic modification".

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[fearwig]

Brew your own. You will probably be using GMO grains anyway..... Unless you buy organic and really know the source. Of course that would be very expensive.

I doubt they bother to GMO barley, that's for the big cash crops. Go organic and you'll save yourself some pesticides, that's about it.

 

[alewhatcuresyou]

Many of us choose what we eat very carefully, or at least dedicate our minimum attention to it. But when it comes to drinks, especially alcoholic beverages, we do little to make the best decisions for our health. Which is a HUGE mistake. All the work for your body can be ruined in a weekend out. While foods and non alcoholic beverages are required to list their ingredients and are monitored by the FDA, beer does not belong in either. Alcohol industry had lobbied for years to avoid labeling its ingredients. Some to protect its recipes, but most – to hide harmful ingredients.

Here’s some harmful ingredients that are commonly found in beer:

GMO Corn Syrup
GMO Corn
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Fish Bladder
Propylene Glycol
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Natural Flavors
GMO Sugars
Caramel Coloring
Insect-Based Dyes
Carrageenan
BPA
& lots more!

The number 7 ingredient on their list is natural flavors?
Maybe I'm ignorant here but "natural flavors" doesn't jump out at me as automatically dangerous stuff.

This also bothers me:

8. Pabst Blue Ribbon

Pabst-Blue-Ribbon-GMO

Pabst Blue Ribbon contains GMO corn and GMO corn syrup.

Healthy Beer Alternatives

So when it comes to beer you have to be very careful. Your best option is to find a microbrewery that you can trust. As with everything, try to avoid cheap, low-quality products. Bars may offer Coors Light, Miller Lite or Budweiser specials, but they are cheap for a reason. The rest of the world is banning GMOs everywhere, while USA is lagging years behind, and only several states offer GMO labeling laws. Try to stay away from any American beers. Choose organic beer. Beers that contain 100% organic labels, have to have ingredients that are all 100% organic. While an “organic” label just means 95% of it will be organic. European beer is most likely to be safe from GMO ingredients but unfortunately, most other beer contains GMO artificial ingredients, stabilizers, grains and preservatives, plus, HFCS.

Try to stay away from any American Beers??? Seems like kind of a broad statement

Edit: I just googled natural flavors.... yep I was ignorant. Sometimes I wish... never mind

 

[sandyeggoxj]

Corn is a genetically modified plant, and has been for thousands of years. In fact, corn would not exist without "genetic modification".

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It has just been bred, selected for ideal traits through breeding. That is different than injecting new DNA directly into the cell. I don't know if GMO is good or bad, but I do know that thousands of years ago they didn't have microscopes to modify the genes of plants in a lab.

 

[fuzzy2133]

Everything on this list is being wrongfully targeted. It's just another article saying anything with GMOs is poison without providing any form of scientific evidence. Reminds me of the foodbabe article:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/alarmist-article-bmc-no-listed-evidence-but-possible-interesting-points-421992/
probably because it is listed as a source
A great response from brewers about that article seems to apply to most points in this one as well:
http://maureenogle.com/maureen-ogle/2013/08/18/whats-in-your-beer-or-the-dangers-of-dumbassery

My very first thought The Food Babes writing rewritten! Brain dead wanna be journalists...

 

[beernutz]

http://worldtruth.tv/8-beers-that-you-should-stop-drinking-immediately/

Does anyone else feel Guinness is being wrongfully targeted here?

Who would give ANY credibility to a website article which doesn't even list the author's last name?

Eddie (2091 Posts)
Eddie L. is the founder and owner of WorldTruth.TV. This website is dedicated to educating and informing people with articles on powerful and concealed information from around the world. I have spent the last 30+ years researching Bible, History, Secret Societies, Symbolism

But I guess it is written on the internets so it must be true.

 

[moreb33rplz]

You worry too much about this stuff and you will spend your days suffering from ulcers.

Brew your own. You will probably be using GMO grains anyway..... Unless you buy organic and really know the source. Of course that would be very expensive.

Not necessarily! In MA at least, Valley Malt and local farmers produce quality malt for more than reasonable prices!

 

[user 171019]

The article is a stab job. This kind of stuff can be harmful - bad regulation, etc. Guinness should sue.


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[seefish]

Sources:

www.organics.org

www.atsdr.cdc.gov

foodbabe.com

www.greenpeace.org


It's just a parroting of the Food Babe article awhile back....listing her in the sources automatically removes all credibility. Nothing in the article is based on actual science, only fear mongering. People found out they could make money by spreading rumors on the internet....go figure.

 

[j1n]

Who would give ANY credibility to a website article which doesn't even list the author's last name?

Eddie (2091 Posts)
Eddie L. is the founder and owner of WorldTruth.TV. This website is dedicated to educating and informing people with articles on powerful and concealed information from around the world. I have spent the last 30+ years researching Bible, History, Secret Societies, Symbolism

But I guess it is written on the internets so it must be true.

This^

"If you read it on the internet, its 100% true" - Abraham Lincoln

 

[sandyeggoxj]

This^

"If you read it on the internet, its 100% true" - Abraham Lincoln

FALSE! He did NOT say that! It was totally Ben Franklin.

 

[beernbourbon]

FALSE! He did NOT say that! It was totally Ben Franklin.

You guys really need to read your history. ALL the best and most reliable sources will tell you 150% of the time that the quote came from Julius Caesar

 

[Teromous]

The real concern here is that all of the beers listed contain DHMO. I am taken aback that this reputable news site would not even list it!

"Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the highly reactive hydroxyl radical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins, disrupt cell membranes, and chemically alter critical neurotransmitters. The atomic components of DHMO are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol." ~DHMrg

"What are some uses of Dihydrogen Monoxide?"~DHMrg
"in the production of beer by all the major beer distributors"~DHMrg

 

[Temptd2]

This^

"If you read it on the internet, its 100% true" - Abraham Lincoln

I don't think he really SAID that - I think he only TEXTED it!

 

[user 171019]

Well since Al Gore invented the internet, I would have thought it came from him.

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[fearwig]

Corn is a genetically modified plant, and has been for thousands of years. In fact, corn would not exist without "genetic modification".

People say this a lot. That's called artificial selection. I'm not an anti-GMO crusader, but that's not what "genetic modification" means here.

You could probably do some pretty dangerous things to normal food crops through artificial selection, too, but it would take you a very, very long time (centuries, millennia) to F it up as badly as you might with one misplaced gene in a lab.

My bigger concern with GMO is the way it encourages risky monoculture (a problem with corporate agriculture in general) and overuse of pesticides we know are bad for humans. But to each their own, a lot of people don't care what you do to them as long as you do it behind a corner.

 

[fuzzy2133]

You guys really need to read your history. ALL the best and most reliable sources will tell you 150% of the time that the quote came from Julius Caesar

I don't think he really SAID that - I think he only TEXTED it!

Well since Al Gore invented the internet, I would have thought it came from him.

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Don't forget Martha Steward was the bar maid of the world winner back in her college day's.

 

[user 171019]

Please explain the difference.

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[ktblunden]

Who would give ANY credibility to a website article which doesn't even list the author's last name?

Eddie (2091 Posts)
Eddie L. is the founder and owner of WorldTruth.TV. This website is dedicated to educating and informing people with articles on powerful and concealed information from around the world. I have spent the last 30+ years researching Bible, History, Secret Societies, Symbolism

Sounds legit. I'm surprised the article didn't claim those additives are put there by the Illuminati. Of course, now that I've said that, I'll probably mysteriously disappear.

 

[fearwig]

Please explain the difference.

Artificial selection is breeding for desirable traits. Genetic modification is the manual alteration of gene sequences in a lab. This isn't a secret, you can read about it.

 

[user 171019]

If this author wants to slam fish bladders, then he needs to go after chicken livers also. As for fish bladders, i can empirically say they have a positive health effect on my bladder.

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