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Cancer & Beer 2019 - A new to brew perspective
Brewing and learning about brewing is a very welcome distraction and awesome hobby.
Let me say cancer sucks. It affects one personally, whether it’s through an acquaintance, friend, loved one, family member or simply yourself.
I haven’t been given an expire on date yet but I have been dealing with it for a number of years. During chemotherapy I still enjoyed beer but it wasn’t the same and I wish I knew how to brew back then so I would have had something more to my liking and state of being.
At that time the carbonation level in commercial bottled beer I found quite annoying. But I had a kegerator and for the most part after initial tapping I could control the carbonation and bring out flavour that was lost.
What has prompted me to write in this forum is to share my current and future experiences with this hobby and to make it as healthy as possible. [Because I am going to brew it anyway]
As far as hobbies go, I think brewing beer [ingredient wise] is the cheapest hobby ever! And also promises very enjoyable results.
I have read articles, “against”, drinking beer [far too little detail and fact with respect to correlation in specific beer types or even acknowledgements of beer types/processes] merely generalizations.
What I say:
I have read articles, “for”, drinking beer and regardless of the plausible benefits there is a lack of empirical evidence. What I say:
My oldest daughter helped me make my first batch of beer. The awesome part of that was I didn’t have to tell her too, she asked me if she could help! Because she was interested. WOW, any dad would be beside himself, having an easy shared interest with their child. The sheer volume of knowledge and perspective shared in the brewing process is an amazing thing. Thank you beer!
To my daughters' credit she enjoys learning as much as I do and it was fun for her.
I had been toying with the idea of making beer for a few years but thought the cost was too great in dollars and time [wow was I ever wrong].
Home brewing is the cheapest hobby I have ever encountered and its benefits are highly tangible.
So if you are looking for a hobby or killing time due to cancer, please help me figure things out.
A few interesting things I have read: [ I read them on the internet so if they are wrong and/or you can back them up let me know]
If you are still reading, thanks for reading.
My writing was inspired by the lack of closure in the forums, not that it can be had.
It is tough because I have read the posts of some who said they had cancer and then I looked at how long it’s been since they last posted… I raise my amber lager glass of beer and say cheers.
One guy had written he was brewing and spending time with his girlfriend. That to me showed how important the hobby was to him and how it helped him make the best of his time...
Their writings, advice, thoughts and good beers will go on as long as this site exists.
Back to the need of my post.
What I would like help with:
Here’s something funny; I call my daughters sweeties so when I had to explain sweet wort to them and how I think of it when I say it, they just role their eyes at me. But hey I likes my beer and it comes from sweet sweet wort.
Have a good night.
Brewing and learning about brewing is a very welcome distraction and awesome hobby.
Let me say cancer sucks. It affects one personally, whether it’s through an acquaintance, friend, loved one, family member or simply yourself.
I haven’t been given an expire on date yet but I have been dealing with it for a number of years. During chemotherapy I still enjoyed beer but it wasn’t the same and I wish I knew how to brew back then so I would have had something more to my liking and state of being.
At that time the carbonation level in commercial bottled beer I found quite annoying. But I had a kegerator and for the most part after initial tapping I could control the carbonation and bring out flavour that was lost.
What has prompted me to write in this forum is to share my current and future experiences with this hobby and to make it as healthy as possible. [Because I am going to brew it anyway]
As far as hobbies go, I think brewing beer [ingredient wise] is the cheapest hobby ever! And also promises very enjoyable results.
I have read articles, “against”, drinking beer [far too little detail and fact with respect to correlation in specific beer types or even acknowledgements of beer types/processes] merely generalizations.
What I say:
- Moderation, too much of anything is detrimental in some aspect
- If you’re going to do it then make it as:
- If you’re going to do it then make it as:
o Non-negatively impactful to others as possible
o Healthy as possible.
- Denying one’s self of pleasure is torture and is more detrimental to wellbeing than any disease or sicknesso Healthy as possible.
I have read articles, “for”, drinking beer and regardless of the plausible benefits there is a lack of empirical evidence. What I say:
- Where are the beer recipes for health?
- Which beer recipes have the best bang for your health? [ if they are on this site I couldn’t find them]
- Which beer recipes have the best bang for your health? [ if they are on this site I couldn’t find them]
My oldest daughter helped me make my first batch of beer. The awesome part of that was I didn’t have to tell her too, she asked me if she could help! Because she was interested. WOW, any dad would be beside himself, having an easy shared interest with their child. The sheer volume of knowledge and perspective shared in the brewing process is an amazing thing. Thank you beer!
To my daughters' credit she enjoys learning as much as I do and it was fun for her.
I had been toying with the idea of making beer for a few years but thought the cost was too great in dollars and time [wow was I ever wrong].
- Prep and brew time 2.5 hours [2.5 hours with my daughter learning something new, priceless]
- 3 used carboys, hydrometer, syphon, air locks, cleaning brush = ~35 bucks + cost of ingredients
- 3 used carboys, hydrometer, syphon, air locks, cleaning brush = ~35 bucks + cost of ingredients
o A local brew place sells their used carboys for 15 dollars so I bought one, and I also found used equipment online. There is so much used equipment on line it goes for pennies on the dollar, I had no idea.
o Reward = 60+ litres of hopefully good beer [ if it’s not good the first time it will be the next…]
o Reward = 60+ litres of hopefully good beer [ if it’s not good the first time it will be the next…]
Home brewing is the cheapest hobby I have ever encountered and its benefits are highly tangible.
So if you are looking for a hobby or killing time due to cancer, please help me figure things out.
A few interesting things I have read: [ I read them on the internet so if they are wrong and/or you can back them up let me know]
- One study showed that a tablespoon of beer is all it takes to release dopamine in the human brain
- It is well established that alcohol use and abuse is associated with a wide variety of cancers, and the number of these associations continues to grow.
- Hops contain xanthohumol, Wahoooo
- Patent filed for innovative brewing - Infusing beer with health benefits
- Overall, the study found alcohol increases the stroke risk by about one-third for every four additional drinks per day. The researchers found no protective effects for moderate drinking.
- From what I have read, the less alcohol you drink some believe the better it is for you
- Please note I try to eat healthy and make an effort to do so
o Which can help a person feel more relaxed and
o Therefore more able to fall asleep.
- RDWHAHB – that’s awesome- if I ever get a tattoo that would be in the top teno Therefore more able to fall asleep.
§ No wonder I like amber lager, I’m self-medicating, lol lol lol
- It is well established that alcohol use and abuse is associated with a wide variety of cancers, and the number of these associations continues to grow.
o At the same time, it now is becoming clear that alcohol can have a preventative effect for certain cancers.
o Also, despite the potential beneficial effects of alcohol in the prevention of some cancers, it is important to remember that the detrimental effect of chronic alcohol abuse cannot be disregarded.
- Czech Republic, a nation of beer drinkers, study showed the lowest risk of heart attacks in men who drank almost daily or daily, consuming between 7 to 16 pints of beer a week. [nice!]o Also, despite the potential beneficial effects of alcohol in the prevention of some cancers, it is important to remember that the detrimental effect of chronic alcohol abuse cannot be disregarded.
- Hops contain xanthohumol, Wahoooo
- Patent filed for innovative brewing - Infusing beer with health benefits
o live counts of probiotics are more effective in delivering health effects than eating those with inactive probiotics.
o … ideal recipe that achieves the optimal count of live probiotics in the beer.
o … I am confident that the probiotic gut-friendly beer will be well-received by beer drinkers, as they can now enjoy their beers and be healthy."
- Ancient Beer: 13,000-Year-Oldo … ideal recipe that achieves the optimal count of live probiotics in the beer.
o … I am confident that the probiotic gut-friendly beer will be well-received by beer drinkers, as they can now enjoy their beers and be healthy."
- Overall, the study found alcohol increases the stroke risk by about one-third for every four additional drinks per day. The researchers found no protective effects for moderate drinking.
- From what I have read, the less alcohol you drink some believe the better it is for you
o What I say:
- My ten year old perspective, YOLO§ Death by accident
§ Death by war
§ Death by cancer
§ Death by beer
§ Which is more likely to come first??
§ Globally which is more plausible?
§ Nuff said!
§ Death by war
§ Death by cancer
§ Death by beer
§ Which is more likely to come first??
§ Globally which is more plausible?
§ Nuff said!
- Please note I try to eat healthy and make an effort to do so
o However there are limits… you always need to hydrate
If you are still reading, thanks for reading.
My writing was inspired by the lack of closure in the forums, not that it can be had.
It is tough because I have read the posts of some who said they had cancer and then I looked at how long it’s been since they last posted… I raise my amber lager glass of beer and say cheers.
One guy had written he was brewing and spending time with his girlfriend. That to me showed how important the hobby was to him and how it helped him make the best of his time...
Their writings, advice, thoughts and good beers will go on as long as this site exists.
Back to the need of my post.
What I would like help with:
- 2 beer recipes at minimum [if they exist on this forum forgive me I tried to search...]
[My knowledge is basic please give it to me at the pop-up book level (insert smiley face)]o Amber Lager for health [amber lager is my favourite]
o Beer for health [we already know copious amounts of alcohol is bad]
- Herms system for the beginnero Beer for health [we already know copious amounts of alcohol is bad]
§ but let’s have a recipe and call it
· 5% ABV - Health Beer recipe – or the best it can be for health
· 4% ABV - Health Beer recipe – or the best it can be for health
· 3% ABV - Health Beer recipe – or the best it can be for health
· 4% ABV - Health Beer recipe – or the best it can be for health
· 3% ABV - Health Beer recipe – or the best it can be for health
o Please be straight up and say
- Hops: how to incorporate the beneficial acids, oils, flavonoids with the least loss at 60° C or less:§ This is the minimum and this is what worked me…
§ Or say what HERMS means to you
§ Or say what HERMS means to you
· There’s an aussie guy who put an on demand hot water thing in his
· This totally inspired me and I found free parts from commercial coffee makers to help, I’m still in the build phase…
§ Or say HERMS isn’t as good as doing this “fill in with your words”· This totally inspired me and I found free parts from commercial coffee makers to help, I’m still in the build phase…
o As a total newb how do I incorporate the hops….. for max benefits:
§ In extract brewing from a can and with lme
§ Or maybe in any type brewing
§ [forgive me I’m new] but I think as a newb it’s a very good question
§ Or maybe in any type brewing
§ [forgive me I’m new] but I think as a newb it’s a very good question
· For health how do I incorporate hops for any type of brewing?
Here’s something funny; I call my daughters sweeties so when I had to explain sweet wort to them and how I think of it when I say it, they just role their eyes at me. But hey I likes my beer and it comes from sweet sweet wort.
Have a good night.
