Spoiler alert: beer isn’t the villain—it’s snack time.

The “beer belly” myth has been doing beer dirty for years. Yes, beer has calories (around 150-200 per pint), but so does wine, soda, and your favorite double caramel latte. The real culprit is how we enjoy it: multiple pints, chips, and late-night kebabs add up faster than you’d think.

In fact, beer even has some surprising perks! It’s packed with B vitamins, thanks to the barley and yeast, and studies suggest moderate beer drinking can be good for your bones and heart.

So, don’t blame your belly on beer—blame it on forgetting to hit the gym after beer night. Everything in moderation, right?