I've been watching your channel for many years now, and the reviews are, in my opinion, the most honest and experienced on social media. I've tried some awesome beers because of your reviews and also enjoyed the info generally about the industry so very educational as well. You achieve all this with a lot of humour and a down to earth approach, which I love. It's really good of you Simon to be honest and share this update. Your health has to come first. All the best moving forward and here's to a cracking 2024, cheers 🍻 🎉💯
Ditto this post, miles better than I could’ve put it! Thank you for all the content, and I will continue to enjoy your reviews whether they are about beer or not. All the best mate.
This is, in my opinion your best and most important video. You have absolutely set the standard for beer revoews and I have loved them. However, it is so very important to look after ourselves and recognise our bodies messages. Well done on your courageous stance. Dont fall back into old habits, we need you to take a break. It guides those who need guidance, thats possibly your new calling. Much love.
I have drunk heavily most of my life. 46 now. I drank a lot from 18-25. Then quite a lot from 25-35. Then 35-40 Quite a lot (although a little less). Last five years I have really slowed down. I get terrific headaches nowadays and I find the beer just isn't worth it. I still have a bottle of beer now and again....or even two. But nowadays health is more important. Do what is best for you Simon. Everything in moderation is a good motto. I will say one thing. The less I drink the less I crave it. The less I think about it. Most importantly. When I think of doing something socially I don't connect beer to it anymore. It isn't the be all and end all. You don't need to have a pint when you go to the cinema. You don't need to get to Friday and think 'right let's start drinking'.....Beer should be drunk when you really want it , not for the sake of it.
I'm the same mate. Same age as you and got to the same conclusion. Still keep buying beer after work but bit all the time and as you say I just have one or two when I want it and for the taste of it and not just to get hammered. Nevertheless I consider still limiting it significantly. I have wasted so much time due to drinking. Definitely could have achieved so much more in my life if not for partying and drinking. Damage is done now. Never been an alcoholic or heavy usage but still it does effect you and also how you are perceived. Not worth it really. All the best to the host of this channel. Do what you need to man!
@@dajsespokoj3884 just saw your message. Don't think about the time you have wasted. Think about the fun things you did and think about how much you can now moving forward. I get up early nowadays every day on weekends and go swimming with my kid etc.
Breaks my heart mate you’re probably one of the most genuine people on TH-cam,your positive energy helps me get through the week,nothing better than getting in after a bad day and watching real ale craft beer with a nice cold pint,im enjoying all the content you upload,wishing you all the best with your health Simon.
Been watching you're vids for many years now Simon. Glad to hear you're on the mend! My brother is off the beer a year back in November. One night he was complaining of bad pains in his stomach and chest so he done the right thing and phoned an ambulance. Basically, the doctors told him his liver was packing in and he was dangerously low in magnesium and potassium, a form of Malnutrition. Thankfully over a year later he's made a full recovery, and after 30 years of heavy drinking he said he doesn't really miss it. Zero zeros now, new life. I was watching a programme about a liver experts convention, and they came to the conclusion that not drinking for 3 full days in a row, is really beneficial to it's healing powers. Remarkable organ. So for 3 full days a week I don't drink. Hard, but I'd rather that than none at all.
Did you ever see the Adrian Chiles documentary 'Drinkers like me ' ? The book was even better, counting units was a shock to me and made me consider my habits....Recommended. Take it easy mate ....👍
People hate the fact people are successful & things have to change now & again. Do what you need to do. TH-cam is a job , you have to live your life BTS. All the best.
Drinking without taking a break can lead to disease and often times death. I'm really glad you're doing okay Simon. Been a fan for years. Take care of yourself!
@davidholgate-Local-SEO-Club Good for them! You are absolutely correct and everybody can do what they want. I'm just stating that alcohol simply is a poison no matter how you spin it.
@davidholgate-Local-SEO-Club It's not that serious my guy. Yes, I shouldn't have used "always" but my point got across, right? I just made a comment on a youtuber I like. Your anecdotal story is also spinning it. Alcohol is the number 1 killer world wide. Do with that what you will.
I drank heavily for 37 years thinking i was having fun and enjoying myself I'm now 50 and teetotal. Alcohol is a poison and will take its toll on health. I'm glad to hear you're feeling much better.
Happy to hear you are well and in the best spirits. I'm looking forward to your future reviews. I hope you will continue to take care of yourself and don't hesitate to pace yourself if you need to. Nothing is more important than your health. It's great to have you back reviewing beers. Wishing you good health and continued success in 2024 and for many more years to come.
Knock it on the head for a bit. It’s your life mate, you’ve got a responsibility to your family not to TH-cam. Do food reviews, do days out, chat politics, football, films or whatever. Channel your creativity into something else. We all like a drink but it’s not worth your life. Seriously, don’t leave an empty space in your bed, it’s not fair on your wife. All the best mate, take care of yourself
I’ve watched your channel for years Simon. This was such an honest video and I massively respect you for putting it out there. It takes a lot of courage to do that fair play.
I watched the Guinness zero vid yesterday and was immediately struck by how you looked slimmer and less red in the face. Now I can see why. As for the overactive bladder, are you sure you don't have a wheat or other beer-related intolerance? The beer plays havoc with mine. I Just drank cider for about 4 years, and keep any wheat intake to a minimum. Am far better now. Take care.
You're not old Simon, but as you get older you really do need to do more things to look after your health, I know this from experience (I'm 58 BTW). I have had to reduce my alcohol intake and also change my diet to ensure my health is maintained and these changes are lifelong. Best wishes, I hope you keep happy and well going forwards
Hi mate, your health is more important than your content. I’ve benefited loads over the years watching your beer reviews, so many thanks for that. For me, you don’t need to upload daily beer reviews - just add in more food or other things to space it all out.
Yes ppl will eventually get bored if it's every day this is just my personal opinion and this goes for any TH-cam watching 3-4 times a week more than enough Simon everybody likes watching you😊
Good to hear you’re feeling better Simon - please don’t risk your health for our entertainment - listen to your body and ease off when you need to - look after yourself dude ❤
I'm glad you're okay, man. We're not in our 20's anymore! Gotta take it easy. I'm glad I've never been a daily drinker. I normally stick to 3-5 drinks twice a week, usually on the weekends. Did dry January too just to check myself and have a bit of a reset. Breaks are good. They keep you accountable. Cheers.
Good god man. Your health is more important that you tube videos. Everyone will understand and look even more forward to your videos you do release. Take a break or you're going to make me mad! ❤
Thank you for being honest and uploading this video. When you do a few beer reviews each day, in order to create the videos....maybe have a mate around to share what's left of the beer. This way, you don't feel like you need to drink it all and not waste. Regardless....good to see you back and excited for the new year.
Thanks for such an honest and genuine video, two years non-stop? Wow, I’m not surprised you needed a break and I’m glad you did. Do what’s best for you, like you say there’s thousands of videos on the channel so lots to keep people entertained. Wishing you the best with everything and take care!
What I love about your channel is that I don’t have to watch everyday . But I know if I find a beer i like or dislike I’ll alway search for it knowing odds on you’ve reviewed it . Example. The Aldi coffee stout . I loved it and wanted to see what you thought of it . What was great is that your review was over a year ago and you begged for them to keep the beer the same and up the price with inflation rather than lower the quality of the beer . Was brilliant, because 18 months on I was drinking the beer , it was fabulous, and it was a lot more expensive. That’s what I love about your channel. Keep well Simon and keep doing it your way . Speno 🤜🏻🤛🏻👍🏻🍻👌🏻💙
Hi Simon, always enjoyed the content,i had a stroke 3 years ago and gave up booze for six months,used to drink 4 bottles of wine a week, i started drinking pints of real ale ,but no stronger than 3.6 abv as i love Okellls Bitter when visiting the Isle of Man, which it is. I can go to Wetherspoons 3 or 4 times a week and have 2 or 3. Keeps me healthy i think Scaling the booze back still allows me to enjoy it. The Beers and wines are stronger than years ago,and thats a problem.
I had some personal problems last year and needed a clear mind to help myself get back on track, still on a break from the booze, all my mates have been great, you've gotta do whats best for you simon , all the best and keep up the good work.
Thanks for your honestly, Simon, your health comes first; nothing wrong with taking some time out to rest and get back your mojo. Been following the channel for years and will carry on doing so because they’re awesome. Probably a good idea to take regular breaks off the booze: it’s bloody lovely stuff but like all things…..moderation.👍
Glad your ok , look after yourself 💯you could use this to review healthy things as well , it’s not about the viewers or subs it’s about you ,,,, boom 💥😉👍🏼
Proud of you Simon. Ive watched for about 7 years maybe 8, and have commented so many times that your drinking too much too often. Surely theres a way you could run your channel but maybe only drink beer 3-4 times per week. 3 days break per week is 156 days per year. Equivalent of 5 months. Over the long term that time off is going to hopefully keep you in better health. I know someone who is only 40, he literally just had a liver transplant. The pain and problems hes gone through over the last 12 months even leading up to this point is unreal. Hes not out of the woods yet either, still may need another operation to open up a vessel or something thats not working. The emotional toll is there too, not just on him, but his wife, children and family. Take care of your health. Prioritise it over the channel no matter how much you love drinking beer.
Us genuine viewers and subscribers totally understand, it's your channel, food reviews are so useful, beer reviews every few days is better. Plenty of back catalogue for excellent experimentation. Don't kill yourself to make a few sickos happy.
Glad to hear you’re ok Simon, sounds like a heavy Xmas. Here’s an idea, when the weather warms up put up a video and say you’ll be at a certain pub in say a weeks time, meet some subscribers who’d come along, on the proviso they don’t mind being filmed, and film like a meet and greet with some loyal fans, oh and get them to buy the beer 😊
Well done Simon! Been watching you since lockdown and you've shapped my craft beer journey. Looking forward to the upcoming year, especially out and about reviews. Keep up the good work and take care!
Simon for what it's worth. I started watching you at 17 years of age. Now I am 24. I started with fitness and weightlifting at 20, therefore drinking way less. My interest shifted and I wasn't keen on beer anymore as much as I used to be. But you know what? Your food reviews were suddenly very interesting to me. I loved every noodle review and idk why but your reviews just made me smile. I was always worried about your health since I couldn't think about drinking so much. But you seem to had no problem with it. Long story short you have 70k subscribers, this is enough to fill a stadion of people. Obviously there will always be idiots blaming you because they are uncontent with who they are. But I like you for the way you review, honest, a bit messy, funny but authentic af. So thank you for that and please do what's best for you. Kind regards. Im glad you're okay And btw I am on a mission to find the best non alcoholic beer so please enlighten me
Brulo make comfortably the best NA beers, in my opinion- their Cascadian Tides stout, Highway To Hell lager and 7 Hop 7 Grain IPA are all especially good.
I’m 24 myself highly focused on fitness like you, my favourite AF beer is Andechs which I enjoyed alot when studying in Germany, I’ve also tried it in the UK but it’s a bit a chore to find here especially in the North West which is where I currently live, otherwise you can’t go wrong with an Erdinger AF both hold up really well as far as AF beers go.
Good to see you’re well Simon. One thing I would say, is take this as a gentle warning. I know you enjoy what you’re doing, but maybe just adjust things slightly so your health doesn’t suffer. You’ve said how great you feel after a month off, then you say it’s going back to normal? Take it easy 🍺
I know it's been your life for a long time, but you have yourself and your family to think about. I think your body has given you a warning and you should listen to it. Maybe it's time to reconsider the way you live and make youtube videos. If all this alcohol consumption made you seriously ill, I doubt you'd sit thinking damn I wish I made more videos.
There was time I was drinking almost every day. Then my neighbour died due to liver failure. I love beers please ve the flavours but I now usually go 4 or 5 days without beer before a drink. I've lost weight I feel better. I enjoy the content, I wish you well. Take care and keep the content coming
Take care Simon. Like you I'm in my 40s now. I notice after a good session hanovers can last 2 days. The problem is that low abv beers like bud light and carlsberg taste like bath water.
Hi Simon glad to hear that you are feeling better at the end of the day mate you’re health comes first it’s your channel and job so you can review what you want to review its all good stuff anyway nice to see you back and look after yourself and your lovely family 👍
Well done for being upfront about your health problems, not all individuals can be honest to admit the reasons for their ill health. Look forward to future reviews, be sensible good luck !
No problem in taking a break. I also enjoyed your video on the situation with your local alleyways & your garden video....mix it up a bit mate. Variety is the spice of life 😊
First and foremost I’m glad to hear that you are doing well, despite some health challenges. Secondly, I want to just encourage you because your videos are fantastic. Albeit about beer or something else. Cheers to you and 2024
From one Simon to another, I'm glad you're feeling better, always remember your health is far more important that anything, including this youtube channel, after all, without you this great channel wouldn't exist. Onwards and upwards!
Keep your chin up Si! I've recently had to cut back from 3 1/2 liters of scotch whiskey a week to 1 3/4 liters. It's good sometimes to ease off. We're all rooting for you.
Glad you are much better now mate. You mentioned coming up to Leeds. Give me a shout when you do. Love to have a pint or two with you again. I think the last time we did was in the Grove in Huddersfield many moons ago.
I've not watched much the last few months but before that I used to watch you religiously every single video. I stopped drinking in September last year, booze was making me depressed and unwell even only after having a couple. I love the taste and all the different kinds of beer especially neipas but it's literally poison that is advertised as being a fun treat and I value my health is more important than the taste and effects of the alcohol.
Simon. You are tough enough and thick skinned to ignore negative comments. Priority is your health. That said, it is time to slow down mukka, slow down with the drinking. That's it, age catches up with us all. I will keep watching your channel, take care.
Concentrate of your health before any channel stuff. I’d be happy with 1-2 beer reviews a week if it means you are able to stay sane and healthy. In terms of trips out to pubs, my local has won Camra national pub of the year for the second year running, it’s well worth a visit but it gets pretty rammed with all the new interest. Fortunately there are several other superb real ale/craft pubs in the town so I am spoiled for choice.
I did sober october and found out how great Guinness 0% really is for when your having a break, and over Xmas it was my go to for family gatherings. It was a win win, I could feel like I was having a drink and still be able to drive and it's a great excuse to have a night off the ale. It's become my work night tipple when there's football on ect. And I save having a few beers for my weekend evenings now and it's really help cut down on my alcohol consumption overall without me feeling like I'm missing out. Glad your doing OK Si 👍
And here’s me that drinks maybe 7-8 pints once a week on a Saturday thinking I’ve got a problem, appreciate your honesty mate but that’s insane, I wish you the best in the future
Mate a couple of things, negative comments are not worth the energy! Mate glad your on the mend and put yourself first and for your family!! It's good that you have a bit of a telling off by your body!! Stoned the crows
Jesus Simon, 370 days on the beer and a doctor telling you to take a break? Your vids are great, I watch your back catalogue regularly. Slow it down, quality not quantity. Family first 🙌🏻
Constipation can be a side affect of the drugs you are on in order to sort out your bladder condition. If you read the box, you may find out that could be the case. But yes, you do need a break from alcohol and I would definitely listen to the doctors as your personal health is all important for yourself and for the sake of your family. Whenever you get abdominal pain, always see the GP asap and without hesitation and we are a family of NHS doctors.
Watched the channel for nearly a year now and glad its back on track. Though, I did notice the videos were getting a little confusing with various haircuts and different stages of backgrounds OVER December / January.......and more noodle based 😆. Great to hear the Stoned Crow is back on - Love the live Friday drink along. Sounds like you hit Xmas period pretty hard in fairness but your health is paramount, So don't feel guilty about putting yourself 1st!
Glad you're feeling better Simon. Don't put pressure on yourself to entertain us idiots. We love your videos and want you to stay well. They say the best comes to those who wait - make us wait mate. Maybe just 2 beer videos a week and give yourself a break and give yourself time to think about other creative ideas. Drinking beer every single day for us? We're not worth it mate 😁 Put yourself first.
Simon If you do a beer review every other day your followers won't go because the quality and your knowledge of what you're talking about is regarded as one of the best beer reviewers on the tube!
Hmm. You’re not defined by this channel and as you say it’s 9000+ videos. The way you describe the work+social around alcohol is really concerning. Hopefully you see the folly in this. At least watch this back and listen to how you describe your body “screaming at me”, as well as your Dr and perhaps some of your family.
I wish you a lot of health, unfortunately an excessive amount of carbohydrates is deadly, it's time to slowly reduce the amount of beer. a lot of carbs = insulin spikes = insulin resistance = diabetes and metabolic diseases..., it's time to think about taking care of yourself Greetings Simon from Poland 😊
i've been watching your reviews for a while now. I've started getting more into craft beer myself. It's definitely dangerous even though it isn't hard liquor, especially with the high abv ones, because there are so, so many beers to try. I've always wondered how beer reviewers take care of their health since they seem to drink pretty regularly. Beer is the greatest beverage I have ever drank, but it's just hard on the body over time. I hope you take care of yourself man! Health over career ftw. If you had access, I would suggest marijuana edible reviews. That stuff has absolutely no negative effects on the body
Glad your doing ok Simon , Ive had to stop drinking beer or wine or prosecco etc As have my GERD playing up again dull pain in Pancreas and Stomach area and dark coloured number 2s so i thought yeah sod that i will not drink beer again except on special occasions , I think when your in your late teens and 20a you can get away with it but as we get older near the big 40 then it takes a lot longer for the body to recover from the after effects , Anyway onwards and upwards look forward to your new reviews and take it easy my friend 😀
Love the channel and what you do here. I think every decent person here is fine with you putting your upload schedule second after your health. I lost my dad at the end of last year to cirrhosis of the liver and it was really nasty business. He only got diagnosed with it at a stage where it was untreatable and he was gone 6 months later. If it's caught earlier the liver can repair itself if given breaks from the booze. My dad also had problems with his bowels for a while leading up to this (probably related to the liver business) so please consider it as a potential warning shot from your body! Only sharing as I wouldn't want anyone else to experience the situation we found ourselves in last year.
I remember ya always from Bring the Pain hot sauce review .. it was SO intense af lol ... maybe you should focus more on those? seriously it was so easy to watch ^_^ 'that was terrible hot... let's take another bite again' :) how about non-alcohol beers (if some may call it still beer)... there is quite many nowadays :)
Bro , we are really sorry to hear this news regarding you health issues and we wish you the very best. Without your inspiration and guidance NONE of us would be doing this youtube thing.
Respect Fella! And as the superb Massive Wagons have said before...."Fuck The Haters"!!! Personally, I love the food reviews and also the "Out'n'About" videos but the main thing is that YOU are OK and listening to your body and taking the rest when needed....We're no longer in our twenties!!!
Glad you're OK. On the day you recorded that I was told by the doctor that I have a vagina and he says I might also need a hearing aid. 😆 So next week I have to go for further blood tests and an ECG. I also have diabetes, but that's been going on a few years now and last year I had to go on tablets. Here's the lesson, everything in moderation. Beers contain a lot of sugar so for you, I wouldn't do any more of those multiple beer comparisons like the one where you did 10 lagers. A couple maybe and don't drink them all after. Take greater care of your body from now on because it takes its toll in later life, as I am now finding out. Good luck to you.
If you told the doc what you've told us I'm suprised he didnt say you need a very long break from the booze. It aint your kidneys you should be concerned about its your liver...it can only heal itself so many times before it gives up or becomes less efficient. Once that happens you have to give the booze up forever...or end up like George Best.
I've been watching your channel for many years now, and the reviews are, in my opinion, the most honest and experienced on social media. I've tried some awesome beers because of your reviews and also enjoyed the info generally about the industry so very educational as well. You achieve all this with a lot of humour and a down to earth approach, which I love. It's really good of you Simon to be honest and share this update. Your health has to come first. All the best moving forward and here's to a cracking 2024, cheers 🍻 🎉💯
Ditto this post, miles better than I could’ve put it! Thank you for all the content, and I will continue to enjoy your reviews whether they are about beer or not. All the best mate.
This is, in my opinion your best and most important video. You have absolutely set the standard for beer revoews and I have loved them. However, it is so very important to look after ourselves and recognise our bodies messages. Well done on your courageous stance. Dont fall back into old habits, we need you to take a break. It guides those who need guidance, thats possibly your new calling. Much love.
Why not do a video on alcohol free beers? That's what I'm drinking for a month.
I love beer but there comes times where it needs a rest, so glad he took a break. Has to be done sometimes
I have drunk heavily most of my life. 46 now. I drank a lot from 18-25. Then quite a lot from 25-35. Then 35-40 Quite a lot (although a little less). Last five years I have really slowed down. I get terrific headaches nowadays and I find the beer just isn't worth it. I still have a bottle of beer now and again....or even two. But nowadays health is more important. Do what is best for you Simon. Everything in moderation is a good motto. I will say one thing. The less I drink the less I crave it. The less I think about it. Most importantly. When I think of doing something socially I don't connect beer to it anymore. It isn't the be all and end all. You don't need to have a pint when you go to the cinema. You don't need to get to Friday and think 'right let's start drinking'.....Beer should be drunk when you really want it , not for the sake of it.
I'm the same mate. Same age as you and got to the same conclusion. Still keep buying beer after work but bit all the time and as you say I just have one or two when I want it and for the taste of it and not just to get hammered. Nevertheless I consider still limiting it significantly. I have wasted so much time due to drinking. Definitely could have achieved so much more in my life if not for partying and drinking. Damage is done now. Never been an alcoholic or heavy usage but still it does effect you and also how you are perceived. Not worth it really. All the best to the host of this channel. Do what you need to man!
@@dajsespokoj3884 just saw your message. Don't think about the time you have wasted. Think about the fun things you did and think about how much you can now moving forward. I get up early nowadays every day on weekends and go swimming with my kid etc.
Health always comes first. Good luck. I will still follow you here.
Si firstly great to hear you're ok, everyone can have a break if they like so ignore any negativity. You have our support. Look after yourself mate.
Breaks my heart mate you’re probably one of the most genuine people on TH-cam,your positive energy helps me get through the week,nothing better than getting in after a bad day and watching real ale craft beer with a nice cold pint,im enjoying all the content you upload,wishing you all the best with your health Simon.
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Been watching you're vids for many years now Simon. Glad to hear you're on the mend! My brother is off the beer a year back in November. One night he was complaining of bad pains in his stomach and chest so he done the right thing and phoned an ambulance. Basically, the doctors told him his liver was packing in and he was dangerously low in magnesium and potassium, a form of Malnutrition. Thankfully over a year later he's made a full recovery, and after 30 years of heavy drinking he said he doesn't really miss it. Zero zeros now, new life.
I was watching a programme about a liver experts convention, and they came to the conclusion that not drinking for 3 full days in a row, is really beneficial to it's healing powers. Remarkable organ. So for 3 full days a week I don't drink. Hard, but I'd rather that than none at all.
Did you ever see the Adrian Chiles documentary 'Drinkers like me ' ? The book was even better, counting units was a shock to me and made me consider my habits....Recommended. Take it easy mate ....👍
People hate the fact people are successful & things have to change now & again. Do what you need to do. TH-cam is a job , you have to live your life BTS. All the best.
Drinking without taking a break can lead to disease and often times death. I'm really glad you're doing okay Simon. Been a fan for years. Take care of yourself!
The sudden stop is what causes issues, you’re peddling nonsense
@@Lorenzo-cp7qs drinking is what causes the issues not a lack of drinking, birdbrain
so he should have kept going???@@Lorenzo-cp7qs
@davidholgate-Local-SEO-Club Good for them! You are absolutely correct and everybody can do what they want. I'm just stating that alcohol simply is a poison no matter how you spin it.
@davidholgate-Local-SEO-Club It's not that serious my guy. Yes, I shouldn't have used "always" but my point got across, right? I just made a comment on a youtuber I like. Your anecdotal story is also spinning it. Alcohol is the number 1 killer world wide. Do with that what you will.
I drank heavily for 37 years thinking i was having fun and enjoying myself I'm now 50 and teetotal. Alcohol is a poison and will take its toll on health. I'm glad to hear you're feeling much better.
Happy to hear you are well and in the best spirits. I'm looking forward to your future reviews. I hope you will continue to take care of yourself and don't hesitate to pace yourself if you need to. Nothing is more important than your health. It's great to have you back reviewing beers. Wishing you good health and continued success in 2024 and for many more years to come.
Knock it on the head for a bit. It’s your life mate, you’ve got a responsibility to your family not to TH-cam. Do food reviews, do days out, chat politics, football, films or whatever. Channel your creativity into something else. We all like a drink but it’s not worth your life. Seriously, don’t leave an empty space in your bed, it’s not fair on your wife.
All the best mate, take care of yourself
Hey Simon, glad you are ok. I’ve quite enjoyed your zero reviews, ignore any negativity. We still love you and all of your content 👍
I’ve watched your channel for years Simon. This was such an honest video and I massively respect you for putting it out there. It takes a lot of courage to do that fair play.
I watched the Guinness zero vid yesterday and was immediately struck by how you looked slimmer and less red in the face. Now I can see why. As for the overactive bladder, are you sure you don't have a wheat or other beer-related intolerance? The beer plays havoc with mine. I Just drank cider for about 4 years, and keep any wheat intake to a minimum. Am far better now. Take care.
You're not old Simon, but as you get older you really do need to do more things to look after your health, I know this from experience (I'm 58 BTW). I have had to reduce my alcohol intake and also change my diet to ensure my health is maintained and these changes are lifelong. Best wishes, I hope you keep happy and well going forwards
Hi mate, your health is more important than your content. I’ve benefited loads over the years watching your beer reviews, so many thanks for that. For me, you don’t need to upload daily beer reviews - just add in more food or other things to space it all out.
totally agree! Simon we love you and will support you if you review the daily paper!!
Yes ppl will eventually get bored if it's every day this is just my personal opinion and this goes for any TH-cam watching 3-4 times a week more than enough Simon everybody likes watching you😊
Good to hear you’re feeling better Simon - please don’t risk your health for our entertainment - listen to your body and ease off when you need to - look after yourself dude ❤
I’m glad your doing well Simon keep up the hard work .
I'm glad you're okay, man. We're not in our 20's anymore! Gotta take it easy. I'm glad I've never been a daily drinker. I normally stick to 3-5 drinks twice a week, usually on the weekends. Did dry January too just to check myself and have a bit of a reset. Breaks are good. They keep you accountable. Cheers.
Good god man. Your health is more important that you tube videos. Everyone will understand and look even more forward to your videos you do release. Take a break or you're going to make me mad! ❤
Thank you for being honest and uploading this video.
When you do a few beer reviews each day, in order to create the videos....maybe have a mate around to share what's left of the beer. This way, you don't feel like you need to drink it all and not waste. Regardless....good to see you back and excited for the new year.
Mate we all know our own limit and know when a change is needed so proud of you for being open and honest about your journey. Keep it up
Thanks for such an honest and genuine video, two years non-stop? Wow, I’m not surprised you needed a break and I’m glad you did. Do what’s best for you, like you say there’s thousands of videos on the channel so lots to keep people entertained. Wishing you the best with everything and take care!
Simon so glad you're ok me old china. My advice; just do what you can when you can. We'll still be here.
What I love about your channel is that I don’t have to watch everyday . But I know if I find a beer i like or dislike I’ll alway search for it knowing odds on you’ve reviewed it . Example. The Aldi coffee stout . I loved it and wanted to see what you thought of it . What was great is that your review was over a year ago and you begged for them to keep the beer the same and up the price with inflation rather than lower the quality of the beer . Was brilliant, because 18 months on I was drinking the beer , it was fabulous, and it was a lot more expensive. That’s what I love about your channel. Keep well Simon and keep doing it your way . Speno 🤜🏻🤛🏻👍🏻🍻👌🏻💙
Hi Simon, always enjoyed the content,i had a stroke 3 years ago and gave up booze for six months,used to drink 4 bottles of wine a week, i started drinking pints of real ale ,but no stronger than 3.6 abv as i love Okellls Bitter when visiting the Isle of Man, which it is. I can go to Wetherspoons 3 or 4 times a week and have 2 or 3. Keeps me healthy i think Scaling the booze back still allows me to enjoy it. The Beers and wines are stronger than years ago,and thats a problem.
I had some personal problems last year and needed a clear mind to help myself get back on track, still on a break from the booze, all my mates have been great, you've gotta do whats best for you simon , all the best and keep up the good work.
The most important thing in life is your health if it means taking time off the beer for a few months do so all the best marc
Thanks for your honestly, Simon, your health comes first; nothing wrong with taking some time out to rest and get back your mojo. Been following the channel for years and will carry on doing so because they’re awesome. Probably a good idea to take regular breaks off the booze: it’s bloody lovely stuff but like all things…..moderation.👍
Glad your ok , look after yourself 💯you could use this to review healthy things as well , it’s not about the viewers or subs it’s about you ,,,, boom 💥😉👍🏼
Proud of you Simon. Ive watched for about 7 years maybe 8, and have commented so many times that your drinking too much too often. Surely theres a way you could run your channel but maybe only drink beer 3-4 times per week. 3 days break per week is 156 days per year. Equivalent of 5 months. Over the long term that time off is going to hopefully keep you in better health.
I know someone who is only 40, he literally just had a liver transplant. The pain and problems hes gone through over the last 12 months even leading up to this point is unreal. Hes not out of the woods yet either, still may need another operation to open up a vessel or something thats not working. The emotional toll is there too, not just on him, but his wife, children and family.
Take care of your health. Prioritise it over the channel no matter how much you love drinking beer.
Us genuine viewers and subscribers totally understand, it's your channel, food reviews are so useful, beer reviews every few days is better. Plenty of back catalogue for excellent experimentation. Don't kill yourself to make a few sickos happy.
Glad you're ok mate. 9600 beers! That's pretty incredible and I'd be surprised if there is anyone on TH-cam who has tried more than that!
Fair play Simon for taking a break. I actually think reviewing non-alcoholic beers is a great idea!
Glad to hear you’re ok Simon, sounds like a heavy Xmas.
Here’s an idea, when the weather warms up put up a video and say you’ll be at a certain pub in say a weeks time, meet some subscribers who’d come along, on the proviso they don’t mind being filmed, and film like a meet and greet with some loyal fans, oh and get them to buy the beer 😊
Health is your Wealth mate 👍
Well done Simon! Been watching you since lockdown and you've shapped my craft beer journey. Looking forward to the upcoming year, especially out and about reviews. Keep up the good work and take care!
Get well soon Simon. Thats most important !
Simon for what it's worth. I started watching you at 17 years of age. Now I am 24. I started with fitness and weightlifting at 20, therefore drinking way less. My interest shifted and I wasn't keen on beer anymore as much as I used to be. But you know what? Your food reviews were suddenly very interesting to me. I loved every noodle review and idk why but your reviews just made me smile. I was always worried about your health since I couldn't think about drinking so much. But you seem to had no problem with it. Long story short you have 70k subscribers, this is enough to fill a stadion of people. Obviously there will always be idiots blaming you because they are uncontent with who they are. But I like you for the way you review, honest, a bit messy, funny but authentic af. So thank you for that and please do what's best for you. Kind regards. Im glad you're okay
And btw I am on a mission to find the best non alcoholic beer so please enlighten me
Brulo make comfortably the best NA beers, in my opinion- their Cascadian Tides stout, Highway To Hell lager and 7 Hop 7 Grain IPA are all especially good.
I'll have a look. Thanks!@@cherrydutz
I’m 24 myself highly focused on fitness like you, my favourite AF beer is Andechs which I enjoyed alot when studying in Germany, I’ve also tried it in the UK but it’s a bit a chore to find here especially in the North West which is where I currently live, otherwise you can’t go wrong with an Erdinger AF both hold up really well as far as AF beers go.
@@olivermolloy6432 thank you!
Good to see you’re well Simon.
One thing I would say, is take this as a gentle warning. I know you enjoy what you’re doing, but maybe just adjust things slightly so your health doesn’t suffer. You’ve said how great you feel after a month off, then you say it’s going back to normal?
Take it easy 🍺
Unfortunately you're always going to get the negative nellies on antisocial media, Glad to know you're back fighting fit. All the best.
I know it's been your life for a long time, but you have yourself and your family to think about. I think your body has given you a warning and you should listen to it. Maybe it's time to reconsider the way you live and make youtube videos. If all this alcohol consumption made you seriously ill, I doubt you'd sit thinking damn I wish I made more videos.
There was time I was drinking almost every day. Then my neighbour died due to liver failure. I love beers please ve the flavours but I now usually go 4 or 5 days without beer before a drink. I've lost weight I feel better. I enjoy the content, I wish you well. Take care and keep the content coming
Your health is your wealth mate put it first 👍
Take care Simon. Like you I'm in my 40s now. I notice after a good session hanovers can last 2 days. The problem is that low abv beers like bud light and carlsberg taste like bath water.
Hi Simon glad to hear that you are feeling better at the end of the day mate you’re health comes first it’s your channel and job so you can review what you want to review its all good stuff anyway nice to see you back and look after yourself and your lovely family 👍
Well done for being upfront about your health problems, not all individuals can be honest to admit the reasons for their ill health. Look forward to future reviews, be sensible good luck !
Glad you’re well Simon and nice to see you back
Everything in moderation pal & you will be fine 👍
No problem in taking a break. I also enjoyed your video on the situation with your local alleyways & your garden video....mix it up a bit mate. Variety is the spice of life 😊
First and foremost I’m glad to hear that you are doing well, despite some health challenges. Secondly, I want to just encourage you because your videos are fantastic. Albeit about beer or something else. Cheers to you and 2024
From one Simon to another, I'm glad you're feeling better, always remember your health is far more important that anything, including this youtube channel, after all, without you this great channel wouldn't exist.
Onwards and upwards!
Keep your chin up Si! I've recently had to cut back from 3 1/2 liters of scotch whiskey a week to 1 3/4 liters. It's good sometimes to ease off. We're all rooting for you.
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Glad you are keeping well. We have to listen to our bodies. Social media is a cesspit for negativity. Take care
Take care of yourself mate...still the best channel.out there...👍
Take care Simon!!!
Glad you are much better now mate. You mentioned coming up to Leeds. Give me a shout when you do. Love to have a pint or two with you again. I think the last time we did was in the Grove in Huddersfield many moons ago.
Good to hear you're ok Si, I was worried!
I’m glad you’ve had a rest Simon. You look better for it.
Great sincere video; we should not take for granted your brilliant content - at the same time so glad you're back. Take care.
I've not watched much the last few months but before that I used to watch you religiously every single video. I stopped drinking in September last year, booze was making me depressed and unwell even only after having a couple. I love the taste and all the different kinds of beer especially neipas but it's literally poison that is advertised as being a fun treat and I value my health is more important than the taste and effects of the alcohol.
Simon. You are tough enough and thick skinned to ignore negative comments. Priority is your health. That said, it is time to slow down mukka, slow down with the drinking. That's it, age catches up with us all. I will keep watching your channel, take care.
Take care of yourself! Love your beer reviews!
Health first!!!
Concentrate of your health before any channel stuff. I’d be happy with 1-2 beer reviews a week if it means you are able to stay sane and healthy.
In terms of trips out to pubs, my local has won Camra national pub of the year for the second year running, it’s well worth a visit but it gets pretty rammed with all the new interest. Fortunately there are several other superb real ale/craft pubs in the town so I am spoiled for choice.
Love you mate! Sending my best wishes.
Glad to see your ok mate a wee brake now and again is all it takes then your fighting fit again that’s what I do
🍻Here’s to healthy, happy and positive 2024. Cheers mate🍺
I did sober october and found out how great Guinness 0% really is for when your having a break, and over Xmas it was my go to for family gatherings. It was a win win, I could feel like I was having a drink and still be able to drive and it's a great excuse to have a night off the ale. It's become my work night tipple when there's football on ect. And I save having a few beers for my weekend evenings now and it's really help cut down on my alcohol consumption overall without me feeling like I'm missing out. Glad your doing OK Si 👍
Health first and foremost
Take care and all the best
Great channel 🙏
Glad you’re well & back on the beer reviews 👍🏼
And here’s me that drinks maybe 7-8 pints once a week on a Saturday thinking I’ve got a problem, appreciate your honesty mate but that’s insane, I wish you the best in the future
Mate a couple of things, negative comments are not worth the energy!
Mate glad your on the mend and put yourself first and for your family!!
It's good that you have a bit of a telling off by your body!!
Stoned the crows
Cheers to good health Simon 🍻
Jesus Simon, 370 days on the beer and a doctor telling you to take a break? Your vids are great, I watch your back catalogue regularly. Slow it down, quality not quantity. Family first 🙌🏻
Good to hear you are doing good. If it helps anyone else out there, I find baking soda/bicarbonate does help me recover better from drinking beer.
Good on you pal. Glad your ok. That’s offer to do a beer review in my home bar is still open.
Constipation can be a side affect of the drugs you are on in order to sort out your bladder condition. If you read the box, you may find out that could be the case. But yes, you do need a break from alcohol and I would definitely listen to the doctors as your personal health is all important for yourself and for the sake of your family. Whenever you get abdominal pain, always see the GP asap and without hesitation and we are a family of NHS doctors.
I'm glad the sex change operation went well for you.
Hay sex change I didn’t no that
Watched the channel for nearly a year now and glad its back on track. Though, I did notice the videos were getting a little confusing with various haircuts and different stages of backgrounds OVER December / January.......and more noodle based 😆. Great to hear the Stoned Crow is back on - Love the live Friday drink along. Sounds like you hit Xmas period pretty hard in fairness but your health is paramount, So don't feel guilty about putting yourself 1st!
Glad you're feeling better Simon. Don't put pressure on yourself to entertain us idiots. We love your videos and want you to stay well. They say the best comes to those who wait - make us wait mate. Maybe just 2 beer videos a week and give yourself a break and give yourself time to think about other creative ideas. Drinking beer every single day for us? We're not worth it mate 😁 Put yourself first.
For me, since I don't drink very often anymore, I still tune in and enjoy Simon🤷🏼♂️ The guy is so likeable, keep it up!!💪🏼💯
i had a crate of bitburg and a crate of Warsteiner for Christmas and haven't had a drink since, might have a couple in March though
I gave up booze last August. 🙏🏼
30th August for me. Last 5 months have been fantastic 👌🏻 Well done to you as well 👏🏻
@@paulmulks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I actually think watching this channel helped me give up! Well done too 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Simon If you do a beer review every other day your followers won't go because the quality and your knowledge of what you're talking about is regarded as one of the best beer reviewers on the tube!
Hmm. You’re not defined by this channel and as you say it’s 9000+ videos. The way you describe the work+social around alcohol is really concerning. Hopefully you see the folly in this. At least watch this back and listen to how you describe your body “screaming at me”, as well as your Dr and perhaps some of your family.
I wish you a lot of health, unfortunately an excessive amount of carbohydrates is deadly, it's time to slowly reduce the amount of beer. a lot of carbs = insulin spikes = insulin resistance = diabetes and metabolic diseases..., it's time to think about taking care of yourself
Greetings Simon from Poland 😊
i've been watching your reviews for a while now. I've started getting more into craft beer myself. It's definitely dangerous even though it isn't hard liquor, especially with the high abv ones, because there are so, so many beers to try. I've always wondered how beer reviewers take care of their health since they seem to drink pretty regularly. Beer is the greatest beverage I have ever drank, but it's just hard on the body over time. I hope you take care of yourself man! Health over career ftw. If you had access, I would suggest marijuana edible reviews. That stuff has absolutely no negative effects on the body
Glad your doing ok Simon , Ive had to stop drinking beer or wine or prosecco etc As have my GERD playing up again dull pain in Pancreas and Stomach area and dark coloured number 2s so i thought yeah sod that i will not drink beer again except on special occasions , I think when your in your late teens and 20a you can get away with it but as we get older near the big 40 then it takes a lot longer for the body to recover from the after effects , Anyway onwards and upwards look forward to your new reviews and take it easy my friend 😀
Love the channel and what you do here. I think every decent person here is fine with you putting your upload schedule second after your health. I lost my dad at the end of last year to cirrhosis of the liver and it was really nasty business. He only got diagnosed with it at a stage where it was untreatable and he was gone 6 months later. If it's caught earlier the liver can repair itself if given breaks from the booze. My dad also had problems with his bowels for a while leading up to this (probably related to the liver business) so please consider it as a potential warning shot from your body! Only sharing as I wouldn't want anyone else to experience the situation we found ourselves in last year.
I remember ya always from Bring the Pain hot sauce review .. it was SO intense af lol ... maybe you should focus more on those? seriously it was so easy to watch ^_^ 'that was terrible hot... let's take another bite again' :) how about non-alcohol beers (if some may call it still beer)... there is quite many nowadays :)
Bro , we are really sorry to hear this news regarding you health issues and we wish you the very best. Without your inspiration and guidance NONE of us would be doing this youtube thing.
Respect Fella!
And as the superb Massive Wagons have said before...."Fuck The Haters"!!!
Personally, I love the food reviews and also the "Out'n'About" videos but the main thing is that YOU are OK and listening to your body and taking the rest when needed....We're no longer in our twenties!!!
Good health - love your reviews.
Good for you. Hope you are feeling better and make sure to take breaks in future. I need to make sure i do the same.
Take care Simon 🤟👏
We love you, Simon. Fan from USA. Best of health to you and the ones you love.
Glad you're OK. On the day you recorded that I was told by the doctor that I have a vagina and he says I might also need a hearing aid. 😆 So next week I have to go for further blood tests and an ECG. I also have diabetes, but that's been going on a few years now and last year I had to go on tablets. Here's the lesson, everything in moderation. Beers contain a lot of sugar so for you, I wouldn't do any more of those multiple beer comparisons like the one where you did 10 lagers. A couple maybe and don't drink them all after. Take greater care of your body from now on because it takes its toll in later life, as I am now finding out. Good luck to you.
Angina?
Did you not know you had a vagina ! 😂
You’ve gone all
Your life without realising you have a vagina ? 😂
@@irishboer7124 Of course. It forms a joke with the 'hearing aid'.
I never thought I would suffer, but my father did and it killed him.
Health first mate, you're a top human and need to look after yourself.
If you told the doc what you've told us I'm suprised he didnt say you need a very long break from the booze. It aint your kidneys you should be concerned about its your liver...it can only heal itself so many times before it gives up or becomes less efficient. Once that happens you have to give the booze up forever...or end up like George Best.