Why do people drink beer after working out? Debunking the post-exercise reward
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2021 systematic review published in the *International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism*, low-alcohol beer can be as effective as water in some aspects of post-exercise hydration, if consumed in moderation. This surprising fact highlights why do people drink beer after working out, often seeing it as a perceived recovery aid or satisfying reward.