There is a shortage of hops due to the exploding popularity of microbrews.  Apparently that’s not the only thing exploding.  Sure you run the risk of a beer belly if you drink too much but if you thought that was the only problem, well, grab your glass and follow me on this one.In a new report, author and herbalist Stephen Buhner claims that drinking hoppy beers may cause a man to grow "man boobs." Buhner explains that hops are "female flowers of the hop plant," and that they contain a lot of phytoestrogen-- a plant estrogen.

Women have used phytoestrogen to ease menopause and boost milk production, among other things. Writing on the findings, Fox News notes that India Pale Ale is heavy on hops, and that craft brewers use 400 to 500 percent more hops than the typical big-name beers.   (Newser)

So the question in rhyme, an odd thought of mine -

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Is the quality of the beer worth the threat of brassier?

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