Thus far, it was believed that drinking beer leads to pot belly. However, a recent study revealed that concept of beer belly is merely a myth.

A research by German and Swedish experts indicated that the main reason behind beer-belly is genetics.

The researchers analyzed the data collected from an eight-year study, involving more than 20,000 beer drinkers.

The research team accepted that drinkers gain weight, but this weight is spread over their bodies, and it doesn't necessarily accumulate around the belly. Pot belly is the result of genetics, not beer.

The study also indicated that people who drink more than a 33 ounces a day gain weight.