Speaking as a guy that is 21, lifts Friday nights and then goes out with his buddies, let me tell you how awesome Beer is PWO. I’m pretty much fhitsaced after a pint. And that is while eating a whole plate of Alamo Nachos(bad thought, on V-Diet).
Alcohol has been shown in some research to contribute to workout-induced muscle “damage” (microtrauma as assessed by enzymes like CK in the blood) - even when consumed the night prior to the workout.