Ah, whiskey. Few spirits are so complex in their taste and so diverse in their varieties. Although scotch has long been famed for its diversity, its American cousin bourbon has as much history and unique character. You just have to approach it with the knowledge of what you’re tasting.

Most of us enjoy a good beer, and we don’t need any excuse to have one or two. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t also use an excuse . . . or a reason to drink that will encourage us to enjoy beers in a healthy, enriching way.

The good news is that that’s easy to do. Beer is nourishing for the body, enriching for the mind and spirit, and good for the community. So, if you are looking for even better reasons to enjoy your suds, here are a few reasons why you should make beer a part of your daily routine.

People recommend a lot of no-fun things for weight loss. Dieting. Kale. Exercise. Chewing very slowly. Chewing kale very slowly. And we all know that smug friend who loves to brag about all the things they gave up for their figure. That’s pretty much the only thing more bitter than kale.