Alcohol, hints, tips, advice etc.

I have discovered an American beer that is very low alcohol, called Shipyard Low Tide.

I have to say that this is completely against my prejudices. But supped from the fridge it is exceedingly tolerable and refreshing. Much of the taste of beer with none of the downside. Of course, if you want to avoid alcohol altogether, it's not quite there.
 
BrianW said:
I have discovered an American beer that is very low alcohol, called Shipyard Low Tide.

I have to say that this is completely against my prejudices. But supped from the fridge it is exceedingly tolerable and refreshing. Much of the taste of beer with none of the downside. Of course, if you want to avoid alcohol altogether, it's not quite there.
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Most American beer is piss water anyhow. I have tried loads of zero stuff. Even the one's which I really like when it has the alcohol in . Personally I highly recommend erdinger zero and Guinness zero. That shipyard is probably brewed in mossside mate .
 
heslops barnet said:
On days like this I’d just love a beer or eleven in a beer garden…..but I’m an alcoholic so don’t even go to the the pub
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I've just had a month off the beer and a pub is the last place I would have gone . It's just too tempting and when sober the drunks will bust ya balls. I would prefer a garden centre or take my daughter shopping and they are places I frequent about once every bluemoon. See what I did there ÷)
 
Stephen Ireland's pants said:
I've just had a month off the beer and a pub is the last place I would have gone . It's just too tempting and when sober the drunks will bust ya balls. I would prefer a garden centre or take my daughter shopping and they are places I frequent about once every bluemoon. See what I did there ÷)
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Old habits die hard, chilling with a few beers in a sunny beer garden…..miss it so much…over 18 months sober for me
 
Hi all,

Looking for some advice here. I don't drink during the week but whenever there's a planned social event, meeting up with friends, a wedding etc I always go all out and cannot drink enough which ultimately ends up with me doing a range of embarassing things or being rude etc. Hangovers have got much worse and affect my mental capabilities for days after. I do think it's time to give it up alltogether really.

Any advice would be much appreciated,
 
Giovinco said:
Hi all,

Looking for some advice here. I don't drink during the week but whenever there's a planned social event, meeting up with friends, a wedding etc I always go all out and cannot drink enough which ultimately ends up with me doing a range of embarassing things or being rude etc. Hangovers have got much worse and affect my mental capabilities for days after. I do think it's time to give it up alltogether really.

Any advice would be much appreciated,
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Best advice I can give you is to really take it one day at a time. Cliche I know but it is oh so true. I am coming up to 700 days sober on Wednesday and my life has improved immeasurably in so many different way.

It is really difficult especially when you are doing something that you previously associated with drinking. You just have to really stick at it and really want it for yourself. No one can do it for you the strength has to come within.

I have found other hobbies such as running, walking, photography etc. honestly life is so much better without the stuff you won’t regret it mate.

Good luck
 
Had a few pains in abdomen the last few mths, had some scans and I've got liver scarring. I drink quite a lot and regularly. Although I do have break. But I am now considering giving up the booze completely, I'm a regular down our local, I enjoy that so will have to go No Alcohol beer. Any advice tips welcome.
 
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Churchlawtonblue said:
Had a few pains in abdomen the last few mths, had some scans and I've got liver scarring. I drink quite a lot and regularly. Although I do have break. But I am now considering giving up the booze completely, I'm a regular down our local, I enjoy that so will have to go No Alcohol beer. Any advice tips welcome.
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You'll would still go to your local, but only drink alcohol-free beer? Hmmm...that could be like going to the Etihad but getting United instead of City.
 
Marklr said:
You'll would still go to your local, but only drink alcohol-free beer? Hmmm...that could be like going to the Etihad but getting United instead of City.
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I know, it's going to be hard, but I enjoy my nights out with the lads.

PS surely it can't be that bad!!??
 
Churchlawtonblue said:
I know, it's going to be hard, but I enjoy my nights out with the lads.

PS surely it can't be that bad!!??
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You'll have to change the way you think about it all. Like what you'll want and get out of it...the socializing is still good and you can go home and have a cup of tea without knowing you'll pay for it in the morning. The next days are fantastic without the previous days alcohol intake. It'll be different for sure but it's time to change if your liver's showing signs. A new way. It might not be easy, but if you really want it, it will be.
 
Marklr said:
You'll have to change the way you think about it all. Like what you'll want and get out of it...the socializing is still good and you can go home and have a cup of tea without knowing you'll pay for it in the morning. The next days are fantastic without the previous days alcohol intake. It'll be different for sure but it's time to change if your liver's showing signs. A new way. It might not be easy, but if you really want it, it will be.
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Cheers, that's my thoughts. I don't consider myself an alcoholic, although I definitely have a dependency. I just need to look at the bigger picture and change things.
 
Churchlawtonblue said:
Had a few pains in abdomen the last few mths, had some scans and I've got liver scarring. I drink quite a lot and regularly. Although I do have break. But I am now considering giving up the booze completely, I'm a regular down our local, I enjoy that so will have to go No Alcohol beer. Any advice tips welcome.
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So first things first, going off your username you either visit pubs in alsager, rode heath or scholar green :) . I quit drinking probably 3 years ago now and found the transition very easy (probably because the only time I went the pub was for food). There are absolutely loads of decent low alcohol (0.5%) & zero alcohol beers out there now. I used to drink real ale especially stouts so I buy mainly craft brewed alcohol free beer and there are some amazing companies out there that do amazing alcohol free beers. Days Brewing, Ilkley Brewery, Nirvana, Lucky Saint, Drop Bear Brewery and Big Drop Brewery are just a few of the many that are out there. Of the more commercial brands Leffe, Guinness, San Miguel, Heineken, Becks and Budweiser are all excellent. If I do nip into a pub then I’ll gladly sit there with either a coffee or one of the commercial brands that are sold and if you hit the jackpot you can find alcohol free beers on draught in certain pubs. My only gripe is that the cost of these beers are not far off the cost of the alcohol versions which I think is a piss take. Going alcohol free seems to be gaining popularity and this to me is being reflected with the amount of brilliant alcohol free beers that are available. If you need any help or advice mate just send a DM and I’m more than happy to help you. It’s easier than you think to go in a pub and not have a pint, trust me I know.
 
Churchlawtonblue said:
Cheers, that's my thoughts. I don't consider myself an alcoholic, although I definitely have a dependency. I just need to look at the bigger picture and change things.
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I always tell myself If ever think I'm missing out; "been there, done that and have the liver to prove it".
Time to move on.
 
mscenterh750 said:
So first things first, going off your username you either visit pubs in alsager, rode heath or scholar green :) . I quit drinking probably 3 years ago now and found the transition very easy (probably because the only time I went the pub was for food). There are absolutely loads of decent low alcohol (0.5%) & zero alcohol beers out there now. I used to drink real ale especially stouts so I buy mainly craft brewed alcohol free beer and there are some amazing companies out there that do amazing alcohol free beers. Days Brewing, Ilkley Brewery, Nirvana, Lucky Saint, Drop Bear Brewery and Big Drop Brewery are just a few of the many that are out there. Of the more commercial brands Leffe, Guinness, San Miguel, Heineken, Becks and Budweiser are all excellent. If I do nip into a pub then I’ll gladly sit there with either a coffee or one of the commercial brands that are sold and if you hit the jackpot you can find alcohol free beers on draught in certain pubs. My only gripe is that the cost of these beers are not far off the cost of the alcohol versions which I think is a piss take. Going alcohol free seems to be gaining popularity and this to me is being reflected with the amount of brilliant alcohol free beers that are available. If you need any help or advice mate just send a DM and I’m more than happy to help you. It’s easier than you think to go in a pub and not have a pint, trust me I know.
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Guinness 0.0 is a godsend. No more diet coke for me.
 
mscenterh750 said:
It’s seriously good isn’t it! They need to get it on draught here in England like they do in Ireland.
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I thought they did have it on draught. Yeah...they need to hurry up with that. I've only had the cans a home. What a treat! A game changer. By the 2nd can, my brain sussed out there was no alcohol in it! Still nice though...proper flavour.
 
mscenterh750 said:
So first things first, going off your username you either visit pubs in alsager, rode heath or scholar green :) . I quit drinking probably 3 years ago now and found the transition very easy (probably because the only time I went the pub was for food). There are absolutely loads of decent low alcohol (0.5%) & zero alcohol beers out there now. I used to drink real ale especially stouts so I buy mainly craft brewed alcohol free beer and there are some amazing companies out there that do amazing alcohol free beers. Days Brewing, Ilkley Brewery, Nirvana, Lucky Saint, Drop Bear Brewery and Big Drop Brewery are just a few of the many that are out there. Of the more commercial brands Leffe, Guinness, San Miguel, Heineken, Becks and Budweiser are all excellent. If I do nip into a pub then I’ll gladly sit there with either a coffee or one of the commercial brands that are sold and if you hit the jackpot you can find alcohol free beers on draught in certain pubs. My only gripe is that the cost of these beers are not far off the cost of the alcohol versions which I think is a piss take. Going alcohol free seems to be gaining popularity and this to me is being reflected with the amount of brilliant alcohol free beers that are available. If you need any help or advice mate just send a DM and I’m more than happy to help you. It’s easier than you think to go in a pub and not have a pint, trust me I know.
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Thanks, its appreciated.
 
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