The Beer Chicks

So, if you're anything like us Beer Chicks, you may have imbibed a little bit more (read, a lot more) delicious craft beer than was wise last night for St. Paddy's Day.  And seeing since March 17th is cruelly not an "actual" holiday, you're probably working today like we are ... in a kind of half-life misery, punctuated by extremely loud noises and very bright lights.  Fear not fellow beer geeks for we have some very important information and a possible cure for our shared predicament.

The Problem:  We're Freakin' Hungover!
According to Emedicine, a hangover is "due partly to poisoning by the toxic chemicals into which alcohol is converted by the body and the other components of the alcoholic drink; partly due to dehydration and improper levels of electrolytes, blood glucose, and/or B-vitamins; and partly to the body's reaction to withdrawal from alcohol. The symptoms of a hangover are" ... hell, we know all too well what they are!

Solution: Hair of the Dog
The phrase "Hair of the dog" refers to the theory that consuming more alcohol may help blunt some of the symptoms of a hangover. Hey, beer definitely has water to help with our dehydration problems, and unfiltered beer contains B-12 from the yeast that can replace that deficiency.  Of course, those mean scientists say that consuming more alcohol will probably only aggravate the symptoms of a hangover once the beer's helpful side effects wear off... but, whatever!

Take Action: Make a Beer Mimosa!
A delicious beer mimosa is a great way to put this 'hair of the dog' theory to the test.  The great thing about beer mimosas is that they're tasty, they can temporarily help ease your hangover pain, they contain very healthy fruit juice and they are REALLY EASY for the fuzzy-headed to make.  Sometimes called the "Redneck Mimosa," here's our simple recipe.

Beer Mimosa

1/2 Pint White Ale
(Like Lost Coast Great White or Allagash White)

1/2 Pint Orange Juice
(Grapefruit & Blood Orange Juices are also good.)

In a chilled pint glass, mix ingredients together. Drink and feel better.