Beer is probably one of the oldest and third most consumed alcoholic beverages throughout the world, with the second most consumed beverage overall behind water and tea. Although the world has gotten used to the taste and variety of different beers from around the world through commercialization, the drink remains as much a social pastime and passion as it has ever been. Whether drinking alone or with friends, beer helps relieve tension and depression and has even been proven to alleviate symptoms of some medical conditions.