Study: Which is better after exercise, beer or water? (Subtitle: Further proof there is a God)

Rugby players always knew this –

Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts – a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water.

… subjects in the study were asked to run on a treadmill at temperatures of 104F (40C) until they were close to exhaustion. Once they had reached the point of giving up, researchers measured their hydration levels, motor skills, and concentration ability.

Based on the results of the study, researchers recommend moderate consumption of beer as a part of athletes' diets. …

So that explains why Babe Ruth was so good. His method of training was nearly 100 years ahead of its time.