Is it OK to drink beer everyday? Moderate drinking is defined as one drink a day for women, and up to two drinks a day for men. So, that daily (or twice daily) beer isn't an issue for most people, as long as you can stick to it.28 Mar 2022 What are side effects of beer? Drinking higher amounts of alcoholic beer can cause many side effects including flushing, confusion, trouble controlling emotions, blackouts, loss of coordination, seizures, drowsiness, trouble breathing, hypothermia, low blood sugar, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, irregular heartbeat, and others.