Impartial research bought to you by the Duff Corporation......
Given your vehement defence of beer, I can only conclude that you have hacked this account, Gabby!
Seriously though, the easy way to settle this is to ask the TeamGB coaches and management "how many pints, on average, do the athletes (actual athletes) drink per day/week whilst training for the Olympics?"
I would bet the response would be a puzzled look, followed by "none" and when you then ask why not, because it is full of nutrients and good for you, the next response would be for security to be called.