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How Well Do You Really Know Your Beer? [PHOTOS]
With i95's America On Tap - Connecticut only a couple of weeks away, I thought you might like to educate yourself on some of the more unusual facts about craft beer. Here are seven toastable facts about craft beer:
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Gettyimages 1A Beer a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
This is no joke. According to Foodbeast.com, Silcon, found in craft ales helps to keep bones strong.
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Gettyimages 2Presidential Homebrewers
U.S. presidents who have brewed their own beer include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Barack Obama.
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Gettyimages 3Average Calories in a 12 oz. Glass of Craft Beer
Lagers.............140 Calories
Ales..................150 Calories
Pumpkin Ale,,,,,,,,,,,240 Calories
Imperial Stout...........300 Calories
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Gettyimages 4Isohumulones
This is some of the stuff in hops which helps maintain the head on beer, plus, they're good for you!
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Gettyimages 5Most Popular
The most popular style of beer in the USA is an IPA!
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Gettyimages 6Barrel Aged Beers
Legend states the barrel aged beers started by accident when a distillery attempted to make whiskey with an ale finish.
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Gettyimages 7Hops Are Poisonous to Pets
If you're a home brewer, keep a close eye on your pellets so your pooch doesn't get at them!
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