Beer, bitter, strong (>5% ABV)
per 100 g
Food facts
Acidity alone doesn't predict reflux. Some foods provoke symptoms without being acidic, and acidic foods don't bother everyone.
Sources: Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Public Health England, McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021.
Measured alcohol g 100 (4.7)
Research
A review of studies found people who drink alcohol were more likely to have reflux disease, about one and a half times as likely.
Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAlcohol lowers the pressure of the valve at the bottom of the food pipe in laboratory studies.
ACG Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseCommonly reported
NICE and the NHS both name alcohol among the things people with reflux often find makes it worse.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management (CG184)Portion and timing
A large portion on an empty stomach is not the same exposure as a small amount after food.
Not medical advice and not a diagnosis. If you are worried about your symptoms, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
General information about this food, with its sources. Foods affect people differently. This is not dietary or medical advice.