Best alcohol for Crohns?

billo

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Posted 10/10/2016 12:12 AM (GMT 0)

Lately I noticed even half a bottle of Heineken gives me issues the following day.

Anyone recommend a good beer for Crohns? Thanks

73monte

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Posted 10/10/2016 12:36 AM (GMT 0)

I'm an avid beer drinker, but can't comment on beer for Crohn's. However, I do remember reading a study that showed benefits from red wine. I believe it had to particularly be merlot.

vitaka

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Posted 10/10/2016 7:03 PM (GMT 0)

I feel like beer probably causes the most GI problems for people generally (outside of doing one too many liquor shots).

I generally avoid mixed drinks as most of them are high in sugar. I do regularly drink red wine without issue, although more recently I will get a migraine if I have more than three glasses. I also drink very dark beers without issue, although I rarely have more than 1-2 in a sitting.

73monte

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Posted 10/11/2016 12:24 AM (GMT 0)

I just remembered. While not sure if there's any benefits, Guinness is considered to have a higher iron content. That might help with offshoot issues.

vitaka

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Posted 10/12/2016 1:16 PM (GMT 0)

I knew there was a reason I liked stouts! :)

ragbag

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Posted 10/12/2016 9:17 PM (GMT 0)

Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but Alcohol is an inflammatory and should be avoided by us Crohnies.

Post Edited (ragbag) : 10/12/2016 4:19:49 PM (GMT-6)

pmedic

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Posted 11/3/2016 2:40 PM (GMT 0)

Tequila. There is an actual medical reason for this but I can't remember it but it is the only alcohol I can tolerate. Patron silver

Heidi4ever

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Posted 11/3/2016 6:59 PM (GMT 0)

I just read about tequila as well. I don't drink beer, and alcohol scares me so much during a flare! You are brave! But, I do think that gluten plays a role in worsening my own symptoms. Maybe a gluten free beer? Seriously brave...

DaveF

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Posted 11/3/2016 9:21 PM (GMT 0)

Best beer??

The free one.

Crohn's is too expensive

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