Belgian beers and Acid Reflux

Sours in general for me give uncomfortable heartburn. Ive had acid reflux since a child, but even being used to it, those sours man. I like saisons amd tripels but they never did it to me.

 

Sugars and starches do it for me. And I believe the styles you mentioned are sometimes quite sugary. The only thing that works for anything that gives me heartburn is Pepcid complete or the generic version. And that takes care of it really well.

 

...check your age, maybe your too old for Belgian beers

 

If I remember. The thing I like about that product is unlike some others you don't HAVE to take it before hand. I've drank a good amount of sweet beer, then have eaten something like a pizza (I know, smart) and gone to bed without it. Always wake up with the acid coming up my throat. Take it, and I sleep like a baby. And you can take two chewable tablets within 24 hours if you need it.

 

Grrr...Funny to see this post now - I was just researching reasons for a sudden increase in having to clear one's threat (went from never to seemingly all the time). The article said if you have acid reflux (which I have had for some 20 + years) and drink or smoke, stop for a few weeks and see if it clears up. Yikes!

 

I drink sour stuff a lot never have issues.. I've always loved sour stuff.
If anything a thick stout doesn't settle well in my stomach.

 

Not sure about your age, but this started for my right around age 43. Never had any acid reflux problems in my life prior and could eat/drink anything. I chalk it up to one of those things you just have to live with as you get a little older.

 

I suffer fairly regularly from night time heartburn (after I go to bed). , but it’s generally related to excess rather than any specific type of beer

 

its possible that the higher carbonation rate that is often twice that of other beers is causing this issue. The carbonation rates normally associated with Belgian beers could help push (or displace) the stomach acid higher than you'd typically find with other beers.

 

yup.... right on the money. the higher carbonated beers really get me.
oh and cider... like a knife in my chest

 

sours ... unfortunately. As usual, too much beer or just about anything else too near to bedtime can also trigger this.

 

I have acid reflux and take protonix each morning. While it could be partly due to the yeast I believe its the spices that are used to make belgians that causes this. Especially quads. It can also be caused by hops. There are a few hoppy beers out there that really get me. Lagunatias shut down is a big one that causes issues for me, the hops in that one are just too hot for me. I try to mainly stick with the maltier IPA's and do pretty well with those but the higher IBU IPA's can really do a number on your gut.

 

Sounds very familiar. When I hit (50) I had a conversation with my doc and age definitely plays a factor. I just try not to eat or drink (the best I can) before bed and have spent some nights sleeping in the recliner to keep the acid down - totally sucks. Popping a Pepcid has been extremely helpful. Best advice to avoid it, "Don't ever get old!"