Discover the world of beer with Beerologist Allen Winn Sneath. You can even ask your own questions online.

How many carbohydrates are contained in a bottle of beer?

- Carli Classen

I am happy to report that that your average mainstream beer contains 13 grams of carbohydrates, zero fat or cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, plus the benefit of protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, as well as vitamins B, B2 and B6. Think of beer as the original health food - in moderation, of course.

- The Beerologist

Allen knows his subject matter well. As an ad agency executive for over 25 years, he developed some of the Canadian beer industry's most memorable campaigns. He was a founding partner in the Algonquin Brewing Company, one of the country's first generation microbreweries. Allen is the author of Brewed In Canada, the only book documenting Canada's colourful 350-year-old brewing industry. The work was awarded the Quill & Tankard Trophy by the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Allen is available for informal and entertaining speaking engagements. You can contact him direct via email at ad-vantage@rogers.com.