800 dude wrote:
3-4 pints might not be what the doctor recommends, but it's unlikely to have a detectable effect on training.
It depends on the individual. For me, the effects the day after drinking even just a couple pints include
* raised body temperature
* dehydration
* irritability
* heart arrhythmia
* drowsiness
* muscle weakness
* low motivation
* abdominal pain
* dulled sense of taste
and the effects can last for a week. It's like a miniature alcohol withdrawal.