Throughout history humans have brewed some type of drink similar to beer. Due to water that was down right nasty in flavor and after effects people had to learn methods to dissenfect their means of hydration. Fermentation became the perfect combination of a nondiarreal thirst quencher and liquid amusement. As we grew smarter we also became aware of the further health benefits of ales, stouts and lagers.
None other than Cliff Clavin can better explain the phenomenon of beer …
Cliff explains beer to Norm
“Well you see, Norm, it’s like this . . . A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Norm, is why you always feel smarter after a few beers.”