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Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:00 pm
by Togorok
So how does the calorie content of our homemade beers stack up vs these commericial beers? Feel like since ive started drinking homemade I have been packing on the lbs...
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:03 pm
by gwcr
Oh thank goodness. I saw the title of the thread and was praying it wasn't a picture thread...
But yes, going from lighter beer to homebrew and craft brews can add up calorie wise.
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:08 pm
by Inkleg
BeerSmith has a calorie count for the recipe and alcohol content. When I read it I skip dinner.
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:30 pm
by BlackDuck
Maybe it's those full body beers your making....you know, the ones with the hard foam heads that you need a knife and fork to drink it.
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:34 pm
by RickBeer
Screwy's calculator shows it also. Most of mine are 160 - 200 per 12 oz bottle. I'm drinking more than I drank when I didn't brew, but still less than most on this forum. My goal is to not look like Joe...
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:36 pm
by Gymrat
Most fermentation calculators like the one on Screwy's site or brewcalcs.com give you calorie content as well as ABV.
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:42 pm
by Inkleg
RickBeer wrote: My goal is to not look like Joe...
I think that's everyone's goal.
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:42 pm
by Togorok
BlackDuck wrote:Maybe it's those full body beers your making....you know, the ones with the hard foam heads that you need a knife and fork to drink it.
Lol yea this was my first thanksgiving dinner beer
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:43 pm
by Togorok
Idk who joe is but i got your back joe
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:47 pm
by Chuck N
Inkleg wrote:RickBeer wrote: My goal is to not look like Joe...
I think that's everyone's goal.
Even Joe don't wanna look like "Joe".
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:52 pm
by TimeTraveler
Darn, so I have to blame the home brews for not being able to see my feet!
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:54 pm
by Beer-lord
I work hard to keep the pounds off but the truth is, my beer is high in calories and my trips to the gym don't keep it all away. I try to eat much better during the week. I hope it works.
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:55 pm
by Inkleg
Chuck N wrote:Inkleg wrote:RickBeer wrote: My goal is to not look like Joe...
I think that's everyone's goal.
Even Joe don't wanna look like "Joe".
Well played Chuck, well played!
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:06 pm
by Togorok
Yea gym is not in the routine here.... Working 4 am to 5pm then coming home and having a beer makes gym time equal no time...... Plus the fact I work in a bakery that makes fresh baked donuts might not help
Re: Beer belly
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:58 pm
by philm00x
oh my god i love donuts. gym time is in doctor's orders now. and yes, homebrew is not exactly light on calories.