Here is more about the connection between alcohol and kidney stones. Most alcoholic drinks are made by fermenting yeast sugars and starches. They are usually four inches in length and can be found on either side of the spine.
Alcohol does have some benefits other than a reduced risk of kidney stones.
Ethanol is considered the intoxicating agent in fermented as well as distilled liquors. The kidneys can be found at the back of the abdomen. Moderate consumption of alcohol may reduce the risk of kidney stone formation. Most alcoholic drinks are made by fermenting yeast sugars and starches.