[dmforcier]

Yes, capsaicin is like a wax and very difficult to wash off with conventional means. Gives you "Hunan Hands." With tender inexperienced hands this can make your fingers burn, but over time you tend to develop a relative immunity. With very hot peppers, though, you want to take precautions, e.g. gloves, dipping your fingers in oil first, or using the Secret Ninja Two-Knife technique where your fingers never touch the pod.

Oh yes, avoid having to use the bathroom, so beer contraindicated.