Dark beer is good for you, in moderation

Not that I really needed an excuse to brew dark beer.
A pint of the black stuff a day may work as well as a low dose aspirin to prevent heart clots that raise the risk of heart attacks. Guiness
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3266819.stm

No, really, there’s a scientific study!

Right here on MSN Health they say that dark beer is good for you. Or, at least, better for you than the lighter beers. Something about the “flavonoids” that make it dark help prevent blood clots, which help prevent blood-vessel related problems. (This is also how that whole red wine thing works, too, by the way.) So, what the heck, it’s Friday, go have a nice, dark beer. For your health!

This is one item to make sure your doctor is asked about, I highly doubt they will ok this rather than your daily aspirin.