Go figure, a chemical compound found in hops “has been the subject of over 75 research papers due to its role as a cell protector, preventative phytochemical, and as a potentially longevity-enhancing compound.” AKA, hops act as an anti-aging agent, keeping you drinking craft beer longer than you thought!

While I have no idea what the scientific mumbo-jumbo means, and by NO means recommend buying a vial of a hop compound extract, I think that’s just another reason to grab a fresh, local beer.

Here are some more non-cited facts:

An Italian study of more than 200,000 people found those who drank a pint a day had a 31-percent decrease in heart disease risk. Beer can also raise HDL, the good cholesterol in your body.

• A 2009 study found the high levels of silicon in beer can be good for bones, but too much could mean more fractures.
• Harvard studies found beer can prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke, and that a few beers a day lowered the risk of diabetes in middle-aged men by 25 percent.
• Research in Europe found moderate beer drinkers had 30-percent higher levels of the disease-fighting vitamin B-6 compared to non-drinkers.
• A study in Finland reports that men who drank a few bottles daily lowered their risk of kidney stones by 40 percent.
• Research found marinating a steak in beer could reduce the risk of cancer. It wipes out the majority of carcinogens that are produced when meat is fried in a pan.

So there you have it, in case you needed more reasons to drink beer, we just gave ya some. BOOM!

Cheers!

These are a collection of recipes from Jordan herself, so try them all today & remember- "Go ahead and keep your guilty pleasure - life's too short to sacrifice all the fun" XOXO - Jordan

Skinny Berry Apple Cooler

Light & Refreshing

Muddling cocktails may have started as a specialized process that only master mixologists in exclusive bars would use, but many modern cocktails require muddling. Follow these simple rules for perfect cocktails every time.

1. Always use fresh herbs; this will make a big difference in your cocktails. 

2. Herb leaves have small veins which contain chlorophyll. If the leaves are shredded or crushed, the chlorophyll gets released, which adds a very bitter taste. (Similar to grass) This is why a flat-headed muddler is preferred for herbs. 

3. Muddlers with teeth on the business end are much better for muddling fruits. The teeth tear through the rinds and flesh of fruits, releasing the oils and juices within. The serrated edges tend to cause herbs to shredding, releasing more chlorophyll into your cocktail. 

4. Always use a cocktail shaker tin, sturdy mixing glass, or pint glass that will not break. You don't want to risk chipping glass into a cocktail, especially if using a Stainless Steel Muddler. 

5. When muddling herbs, press down lightly and give a few twists.

6. A serrated head muddler can be used with fruits; you should see the juice and oils released from the fruit as you press them.

7. Adding simple syrup with the leaves while muddling is a great way to ensure the flavors dissolve evenly throughout the drink.

Tip: Simple syrup is super easy to make. It is just equal parts sugar and water(for example 1cup sugar= 1 cup water). It can be combined using hot water and a bit of stirring. Or you can combine room-temperature water and sugar in a jar with a lid and shake the heck out of it (it will take about four good minutes of shaking). A rich simple syrup can also be made with a larger sugar ratio to the water used. In this case, less can be used per drink, and it will last a bit longer in the fridge