On a hot topic: can I drink beer before and after the coronavirus vaccination?
All new developments always raise a lot of questions, and a mass vaccination against coronavirus is no exception. It is not always possible to find a convenient day to get vaccinated, plus you will have to do it often, and it may happen that a visit to the vaccination center coincides with a holiday or an important meeting. Hence the understandable concern - is it okay to drink alcohol before and after vaccinations, and if so, in what amounts? And does it make a difference what kind of alcoholic beverages to drink - should beer at least be outlawed? Let's figure out together how not to deny ourselves the pleasure without harming our health.
Physicians' Opinion
It is a well-known fact that alcohol is a psychoactive substance that affects the human nervous system. Because of this property, alcohol should not be consumed while taking various medicines - for example, antibiotics, painkillers, antidepressants and so on. With vaccinations the same situation: after vaccination the human organism begins to produce antibodies actively, which in the future will fight against the virus cells. And alcohol can interfere with this process. If alcohol is actively consumed during the vaccination, all reserves will be used to remove toxins from the body, respectively, there will be no energy left for the proper formation of immunity. This means that the effectiveness of the vaccine will decrease, or it will become meaningless altogether.
Meanwhile, experts have already refuted the opinion that one should not drink alcohol for all 42 days while vaccination and immunity development are taking place. According to the director of the Gamaleya Center, where the Sputnik V vaccine was developed, the main thing is to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for the next three days after vaccination.
Going to a beer restaurant just before the vaccination is also not recommended. Alcohol is eliminated through the liver, which is the organ that helps antibodies form. Doctors recommend giving up alcohol 2 weeks in advance, but this is more of a safety precaution. If this is not possible, you can reduce this period to the same 3 days - during this time the body will be cleaned of ethyl alcohol, and it certainly will not harm the future vaccination.
After you have been vaccinated and waited 3 days, you can start drinking alcohol, but within reasonable limits. Simply put, not in liters and not every day. Beer is ideal for this purpose - it is quite light, and you can enjoy even one glass.
In general, the ideal solution in this situation is to refrain from heavy meals for the entire period, which will be required for vaccination and the production of antibodies. But this does not mean that you have to deny yourself your favorite drink. Drink wisely and be healthy!
Jeju Beer Company: legendary craft from South Korea
When talking about good beer, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic and other European countries are most often mentioned. And the reason for this is not that other parts of the globe do not make high-quality foam, it is simply that many varieties simply do not reach Russia. It is about such a case — the famous South Korean beer of Jeju Beer Company — that we will talk today. History of the brewery Jeju Beer Company was founded in 2015 on the largest Korean island of Jeju. The company, whose main mission is to create a new beer culture in the country, became the first global craft brewery in Korea, and in a short period of time — also the most popular. According to analytics, one bottle of Jeju Beer is purchased every three seconds in the country. In 2017, the company introduced a series of new wheat beers, including the already sensational Jeju Wit Ale, Jeju Pellong Ale and Jeju Slice. The highlight of these brews is the composition: the unique flavor of the beer is given by the rind of gamgyul, a citrus plant native to Jeju. Now Jeju Beer Company’s beer is exported to Taiwan, Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and other countries of the world. The global distribution network of the Korean brewery is ensured by partnership with Brooklyn Brewery. Jeju Beer Company is a winner of many festivals, in particular, the winner of silver medals of Australian International Beer Awards and Korea Liquor Awards 2019 in the category of craft beer. Best brews One of the most popular brews is Jeju Wit Ale. It is a luxurious wheat beer with the addition of the aforementioned Jeju Island citrus and coriander. The drink has a delicate floral aroma and a pleasant taste dominated by citrus notes. The beer recipe was developed in collaboration with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and winner of the James Beard Award, which is called the «Oscars» for chefs in the beer industry. Special attention should be paid to Jeju Pellong Ale. This is an American Pale Ale style beer with a citrusy aroma dominated by tones of apricot. The flavor has the sweetness of the tropics. The aftertaste is dry, with a pleasant citrus bitterness. There is also Jeju Geomeong Ale, a dark beer made with local black barley and chocolate malt. The drink has a rich flavor that reveals tones of coffee and dark chocolate. The same notes, as well as malt sweetness, can be felt in the taste of the drink. You don’t have to go to South Korea to try Jeju Beer Company beer. Come to Lambic! Our beer restaurants have hundreds of high quality beers from all over the world. We also have delicious food, excellent service and always cozy atmosphere. We are waiting for you!
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Belgian waffles: history of origin and interesting facts
If you ask anyone what Belgium is associated with, most people will name three things — a sculpture of a boy in Brussels, beer and, of course, waffles. Flavorful, airy and crispy, they have long ceased to be just a dish on restaurant menus and have become a real culinary landmark of the country. Back in the past Surprisingly, the history of the most famous waffles originates not in Belgium, but in the United States. During the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, Belgian pastry chef Walter Clement introduced his unique dish to the Americans. The waffles, served with strawberries and whipped cream, were so well liked by the local population that they soon spread throughout America. It is said that in the first four months after the «premiere» more than half a million waffles were sold in the United States. It is believed that the name «Belgian» was established because not all Americans knew where Brussels was located. In their homeland, Belgium, the famous waffles are called only Brussels waffles. Did you know that... Brussels waffles are made from yeast dough in cast iron waffle makers, which makes them soft on the outside and crispy on the inside. Some pastry chefs add a secret ingredient to it, but what it is they don’t reveal. There is speculation that it could be one of the beers, but there is no proof for this theory. Brussels waffles are often confused with Liege waffles, which are also made in Belgium, in the city of Liege. But these are different dishes: Liege waffles are drier, more like buns, and their dough contains bits of caramelized sugar. Classic Belgian waffles are sweet, served with coffee or tea. But there are also unsweetened waffles with different fillings. Where to try Of course, it is better to taste any national dish at home, but if you can’t go to Belgium yet — come to Lambic! Our Belgian beer restaurants have everything to feel the real taste of this wonderful country: dozens of varieties of beer, national cuisine and cozy atmosphere. And for Belgian waffles we have allocated a whole section with sweet classics with strawberries and ice cream, and unsweetened potato positions with fish, meat and other fillings. Come — it will be delicious!
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