it's been wide known that wine consumption would help human beings than beer; however, a friend (thanks, john) just sent me this link:

http://www.msnbc.com/news/793342.asp?pne=msn&cp1=1

now, i guess we can see a beer vs. wine debate in the long run. i drink both of 'em anyway 'cos i view 'em as alcoholic drinks, period. no comparisons for me. (though in the last sentence of its article, wine groups said that they taste BETTER than beer!)