This is one I began hearing my Freshman year of High School (sorry mom). I adhered to this staunchly and always seemed to find a way to convince myself that my projectile vomit and inability to keep down pizza rolls were because I drank beer before my Jager shots. The truth is, this all comes down to the speed at which you consume your poisons of choice. As always, the amount you pour down your face hole is the biggest factor.
This little myth is all about perception. It might even be a bit of a mind f*ck, or placebo effect. You believe you’ll have more energy, so for a time, you do. Caffeine alters your perception and generally leads to even more drinking at even more ridiculous pace leading to your face being used as a canvas for Sharpie Picassos. Experts suggest you alternate between mixing cocktails with water and caffeinated products.
Oh we’ve all heard the spiel from our wine nazi friends. They’ve got a 50 year old Cuvee in the basement they’re saving for just the right occasion. All that aging just makes the wine taste better and builds a larger depth of character. The truth is, some wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc, are made to be drunk as soon as possible. Personally, if your booze comes with a “don’t drink until XX/XX” label, you’re doing it wrong. Let them age it for you. Your job is to consume it.
This is a bit of a slippery slope and more complicated, but as long as you wait three months (holy sh*t that’s brutal), you are more than welcome to down a glass of wine. The rule of thumb is, if you’ve had a glass, wait three hours before breast feeding. You may want to consult your doctor on this one JIC.
First things first, Guiness only has 15 calories, making it one of the healthiest beers, while also being one of the heaviest mainstream brews available. The term “light” only applies when comparing a beer with its “heavier” twin, like Budweiser and Bud Light.
Who the hell tells you what you can and can’t do? You’re an adult. If you want to recork your wine, doing so can actually preserve the flavor for several days. The better question is, why would you leave anything in the bottle to begin with? Don’t be a quitter.
This is generally a good rule of thumb if you’re trying to monitor your consumption, but this rule also becomes fuzzier the more you drink. Unless you have one beer and then wait an hour (cause anyone would ever do that), then the science of things gets a little more twisted. As you continue to drink, the equation grows somewhat exponentially. A good rule of thumb is to add 30 minutes per beverage you have in that original time frame. For example, if you have six drinks in 15 minutes, (IT WAS LAST CALL!), you could be looking at 9 hours to sober up completely.
Well if you ask me, this is the only way to drink it, but according to the “experts” this will effect the quality and taste. The wine in the bottom will inevitably get warm and the taste will begin to sour. So drink faster?
No lie, someone filed a lawsuit against some major bag-in-box wine companies saying they were putting harmful chemicals in their wine. No Susie, you just aren’t supposed to drink the entire bag in one sitting, you light weight. The FDA chimed in and cleared any of the companies of wrong doing. Then again, it’s the FDA…
Beer goggles aren’t really a thing. That coyote sex you had is all on you, buddy. What does happen, is you lose a bit of your inhibitions and/or may lower the standards of what you consider prime boning territory. I would say get yourself a good group a drinking buddies, but after reading Chiver’s comments about beer goggles before, I think you’re screwed.
h/t This Is Insider
