So… does beer hydrate you? Now that you know all the health benefits of beer, let's get back to the “no.” No, beer does not hydrate you. Indeed, it can be dangerous to drink beer, or any other beverage out under the sun, in hot weather or after playing active sports, not because it's beer, but because it is alcohol.

Is beer good for hydrating?

According to Science, beer, yes beer, is more effective than plain ol' water when it comes to hydrating the body. Researchers determined that beer drinkers had “slightly better” rehydration effects, attributed to sugars, salts, and bubbles in beer facilitating water absorption by the body.

Does beer hydrate you more than dehydrate?

The bad news: "When it comes to alcohol, no drink you choose will be hydrating," says Zeitlin. But there's still some good news, too. Some alcohols are less dehydrating than others. "Basically, the lower the alcohol content in your beverage—whether wine, beer, or liquor—the less of a diuretic it is," Zeitlin says.