"JK" <jeffk329@mail.com> wrote in message
news:f3476120.0306240138.2f724837@posting.google.com...[color=blue]
> I love beer but it doesn't love me. It tends to plug my head up. It
> seems the darker the beer the worse it plugs me up. The sad part is I
> love amber and dark beer and ales. What is in it that does this? And
> why the difference between light and darker beers?
>
> Thanks, JK[/color]


Most issues with allergies occur as a response to a group (family) of
allergens (yes, I am afflicted with MANY allergies).

One thing that was not mentioned was SULFITES which occur in ANY fermented
substance (including wine).
If you look on a bottle of wine or wine coolers (wine coolers are flavored
beer), you will see a notice for allergy reaction to sulfites.

If you can rub your arm with "hops" and not have a reaction (I do not
suggest this without adequate [in essence: short] response time from the
local EMS service), try using a generic "baking yeast", again, using a skin
test. Use a "wet" refridgerated style yeast since dry yeast will not create
this reaction in almost all except the highly allergic people who need 911
to respond to things like bee-stings.

Overall, I would strongly suggest you have a strong fast acting
anti-histamine like liquid benadryl handy so you don't have a reaction which
could cause you harm! Making beer should be fun, not dangerous....

Now for the legal jargon: Consult with your healthcare professional prior to
conducting any self-imposed tests as yuo may inadvertantly injure yourself.
If you choose to ignore this warning, at least have someone else around you
who can dial for emergency care for you, and do so only at your own risk!