Beer is better than Water

Here's the proof that we've all been looking for: Researchers at Granada University in Spain reveal that beer hydrates you better than drinking water immediately after exercise.

I ran across this, and thought, "well duh! I've been doing that for years!" And now, I finally have some scientific data to back up my assertions that sitting around drinking beer after mountain biking is good for me.

Garzon said that the rehydration effection in those who were given beer was "slightly better" than those who were given only water. He also believes that the carbon dioxide in beer helps quench thirst more quickly, and that beer's carbohydrates replace calories lost during physical exertion.

Since this is a scientific study, so I'll assume there is statistical significance behind that "slightly better" assertion.

I see they recommend that men drink 500ml, which is about 16.9oz (sorry ladies, only 8.5oz are recommended for you).

However, knowing that

The average person loses around 1 liter (33oz) of water for every hour of exercise in sweat.

Doesn't that imply that I should drink at least 33oz of beer to replace it? I guess there is a reason I'm not a scientist.