alcohol consumption can and does affects how the gastrointestinal (gi) functions which can vary from person to person. it also increases appetite. alcohol slows down emptying from the stomach causing bloating and gas. it also can reduce the strength of the rectum resulting in loose more frequent stools. it could be you are more sensitive to alcohol's effect or notice it more because you drink infrequently. if you feel there is another problem going on don't hesitate to see your doctor.
alcoholic drinks and extreme gassiness + digestion. so i've noticed that whenever i drink alcoholic beverages (though its rare) that the day after i am extremely gassy and also very hungry. the day after that is followed by urgency of having to 'go' at least 4 times during the day. i usually go 3 and the urgency on a regular day is a lot less extreme. why does alcohol do this to me? i'm thinking it may be wiping out all my good bacteria in my gut though i haven't had these symptoms in the past (i was drinking more frequently). am i normal? !