[gleeaikin]

Here is a link on health benefits of hops. India Pale Ale is even mentioned by name. Some other articles point out that beer may reduce male hormones while aiding female hormones. One article even pointed out that some Christian groups favored hopped beer because it made men more tranquil, and peace loving. [not this article] http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401672/Health-Benefits-of-Hops.html This sentence regarding the anti-bacterial properties of hops is from an extensive link on hops possible effect on female hormone production: "The α-acids occur in beers in concentrations up to 4 mg/ml and contribute to foam stability as well as imparting antibacterial properties (Verzele and de Keukeleire, 1991)." http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1852439/

[gundog]

Here is a link on health benefits of hops.

Can't happen...hops is related to marijuana.