If you are healthy and do not have any disease, drinking beer in moderation 2-4 times a month is considered fine. According to health guidelines:
• Men: 650 ml per day. (about 2 glasses) no more.
• Women: 330 ml per day. (about 1 glass) no more.
Drinking beer daily can lead to weight gain, stress on the liver and poor sleep quality.
Which beer is good for health?
If you drink beer occasionally, light and low-calorie beers are considered better. They contain less alcohol, which causes less harm to the body.
• Light beer
• Wheat beer
• Low carb beer
• Craft Beer – Compared to darker and higher alcohol beers, light beer is more easily digested and has fewer calories.
In what season should beer be consumed?
Although beer can be drunk in any weather, cold beer is refreshing in summer. In winter, depending on the temperature, some beers can be drunk slightly warm or at room temperature. It improves their taste. To enjoy the true taste of beer, drink it at the right temperature rather than too cold.
Generally, beer intoxication lasts 2 to 4 hours. However, it depends on:
• How much beer did you drink?
• Body weight and metabolism
• Do you drink on an empty stomach or with food
• Your alcohol tolerance level
How many hours does beer intoxication last?
Beer intoxication lasts for a few hours, depending on the amount of alcohol in your body and your liver’s metabolism. Generally, it takes about 2 to 5 hours for a person to fully recover from the effects of a standard beer.
It is very important to avoid drinking beer in certain situations:
• During pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• If you have liver, kidney, or heart disease.
• Empty stomach.
• If you are taking medication.
• Before driving or operating machinery.
• During times of extreme stress or emotional vulnerability.
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December 03, 2025 2:41 PM IST