Here's a link with more information on hops: http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/31402/348535.html?d=dmtCo ntent This site mentioned that hops increases stomach acid, which can't be good for people with ulcers (Padraig!), so switching to a beer made without hops should help. Madelina