LayMeister
Well-Known Member
I came across an Article on Gruit, while researching some old recipes, that discussed the effects of Hops on Males:
"Contemporary scientific research has conclusively demonstrated that hops contains large quantities of estrogenic and soporific compounds. In fact hops has been used for many thousands of years in traditional medical practice as a natural estrogen replacement therapy and to help insomniacs sleep. The high level of plant estrogens in hops makes hopped beer an extremely good drink for women in menopause but also makes it a very bad drink for men. Consumption by men of large levels of estrogenic compounds can lead to erection problems later in life. In fact, there is a well-known condition in England called Brewer's Droop which is regularly contracted by bartenders and brewers after years of exposure to hopped beers and ales."
From Fall of Gruit
I see there was some discussion a few years ago (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=45439) but thought it might get more interest/attention in this Forum.
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"Contemporary scientific research has conclusively demonstrated that hops contains large quantities of estrogenic and soporific compounds. In fact hops has been used for many thousands of years in traditional medical practice as a natural estrogen replacement therapy and to help insomniacs sleep. The high level of plant estrogens in hops makes hopped beer an extremely good drink for women in menopause but also makes it a very bad drink for men. Consumption by men of large levels of estrogenic compounds can lead to erection problems later in life. In fact, there is a well-known condition in England called Brewer's Droop which is regularly contracted by bartenders and brewers after years of exposure to hopped beers and ales."
From Fall of Gruit
I see there was some discussion a few years ago (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=45439) but thought it might get more interest/attention in this Forum.
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