by judge_mental Question by : Is the warming effect of alcohol (“beer jacket”) real or psychological? It is widely observed that cold weather is less noticeable if you’re drunk. But why? Best answer: Answer by ez80227it’s not actually a warming effect, it drops your core temp so you ‘feel’ warmer. this is why it’s terrible/dangerous to drink while skiing/climbing/etc. Answer by JoelI recall it’s because it causes your skin to warm up due to the dilation of blood vessels, but this means that you’ll lose heat more rapidly. Give your answer to this question below! Read more... ...