How come my face gets fat and puffy..only with beer?

[xclusive23]

i work out regularly, and my body is toned and in shape. everytime i have more than couple of beers..i notice my face gets fatter and more puffy. its not an allergy im guessing...cuz my stays that way for weeks.. it ***** cuz rest of my body is in shape, and if my face is chubbier then people start saying ive gained, when ive actually lost weight cuz of the workout. i really enjoy beer..so is this a known issue...please advise.

[lintlicker21]

it is an alergic reaction does it happen when you drink liquor but you probably allergic to something in the beer

[billgonz1]

I had a friend who used to do that also . He said it was an allergy . After a while his face would turn to red rash . He drank any way .  Bill

[KjFlicka]

from foodreactions.com: "Alcoholic beverages are complex. As well as ethanol, alcoholic beverages contain a complex mixture of grape, yeast, hop, barley or wheat-derived substances, natural food chemicals (e.g.. salicylates), wood-derived substances or preservatives like sodium metabisulphite. Furthermore, "fining agents" may be used to remove particulate matter. These include the use of egg protein in some wines or seafood proteins to fine some beers."

Do you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in beer, perhaps?