Dallas Keuchel says he uses his beard to store his feelings and will only let certain people touch it

Did you know that sideburns were named after Civil War general and Rhode Island senator Ambrose Burnside? He looked like this:

When you've made such a bold facial hair choice, you deserve to have it named after you for all time. That's why we assume Dallas Keuchel is due for a similar honor. Can you deny the magnificence of his beard?

It's so lush and beautiful! Even Ned Yost likes it -- he told reporters during a Saturday presser that he enjoyed getting to know Keuchel at the All-Star Game and that he had "a really cool beard."

So, does he use some kind of special product? Is it just good genes? What makes it so magnificent? Lucky for everyone trying to grow a Keuchel of their very own, the Astros starter revealed his secret during his own Saturday presser, when asked how he remains so unflappable during games:

So feelings are the way to grow a gorgeous beard. Got it. Oh, and apparently you have to be very careful with it as well:

Click play above to hear Keuchel discuss his fantastic facial hair and try to use your feelings to grow your own by his next start, which will be in Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. ET, on MLB Network.