Alcohol free beer

scottishselise · Post by **scottishselise** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:19 pm

hendeg wrote:I've been alcohol-free for 4 years now. One of my first non-alcohol beers was unbelievably an Amstel in Amsterdam during French Frolic! I think they'd put something else in it though. I also quite like a Cobra Zero.

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Mind if I ask why? Health reasons/hangovers (lack of) or something else? I am thinking of trying it for a while see how I feel. Sick of hangovers. Also it is rather expensive...

mwmackenzie · Post by **mwmackenzie** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:34 pm

I was hoping you'd got the title words mixed up in a drunken moment.... I was looking for some free beer vouchers, Gutted!

j2 lot · Post by **j2 lot** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:42 pm

scottishselise wrote: I am thinking of trying it for a while see how I feel. Sick of hangovers. Also it is rather expensive...

I have pretty much given up drink these days too. I got fed up of feeling like sh*t the day after drinking and recovery took so long that a heavy Friday night could cancel a whole weekend. I also discovered a few years back that I have an allergy to alcohol and some beers,and most lagers, gave me hay fever/ cold type symptoms. Imitially I took a nasal spray which stopped it happening but it meant even the odd pint now and then required pre drink medication

eventually I just called it a day and my drinking these days is the odd red wine with meals out and family gatherings.
The advantage of the alcohol reduced lifestyle is fuller wallet and not having to plan nights out around public transport.

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:10 pm

I had my first sober Hogmamay since I was about 16

Through choice btw, I wasn't offshore

wife and kids to my bro's house which is about 7 miles from home and I really didn't want to line a taxi man's pockets

And - it wasn't that bad! But the diet coke (one can of Guinness for the bells) induced burping and farting which resulted was interesting

Fresh as a daisy New Year's Day so got right on it.

<BG>

hendeg · Post by **hendeg** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:55 pm

scottishselise wrote:
hendeg wrote:I've been alcohol-free for 4 years now. One of my first non-alcohol beers was unbelievably an Amstel in Amsterdam during French Frolic! I think they'd put something else in it though. I also quite like a Cobra Zero.

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Mind if I ask why? Health reasons/hangovers (lack of) or something else? I am thinking of trying it for a while see how I feel. Sick of hangovers. Also it is rather expensive...

Mostly because I was becoming an arse when I was drunk. It was like I was someone else and I didn't like it. The decision to give up coincided with a major operation so it was pretty easy for me to do it. There have been quite a few times where I've fancied having a drink and I've decided not to, which does make me feel like I'm a recovering alcoholic sometimes.

I don't feel like I'm missing out - I can still go out and have a laugh. I just have to drive through Aberdeen in the small hours to remind myself why I don't drink any more.

GBOBM · Post by **GBOBM** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:00 pm

My missus stopped drinking and now funds a horse on the money she would have spent. Shows you how much you can save.

I work for a brewery and get tonnes of free beer and cider but end up giving it away. I just about choked the last time I was out and the barman said it was £4.50 a pint for the stuff I can get for nothing. £4 bloody 50!!!!

mwmackenzie · Post by **mwmackenzie** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:12 pm

GBOBM wrote:My missus stopped drinking and now funds a horse on the money she would have spent. Shows you how much you can save.

I work for a brewery and get tonnes of free beer and cider but end up giving it away. I just about choked the last time I was out and the barman said it was £4.50 a pint for the stuff I can get for nothing. £4 bloody 50!!!!

Aye well, next time you're passing and all that

young_bairn · Post by **young_bairn** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:27 pm

GBOBM wrote:My missus stopped drinking and now funds a horse on the money she would have spent. Shows you how much you can save.

I work for a brewery and get tonnes of free beer and cider but end up giving it away. I just about choked the last time I was out and the barman said it was £4.50 a pint for the stuff I can get for nothing. £4 bloody 50!!!!

I am just down in Falkirk if your passing

flyingscot68 · Post by **flyingscot68** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:34 pm

Free beer! Wow

Tried the Becks Blue tonight. Not convinced, I can still taste it's stale sourness despite the fact I've since had a cup of tea and brushed my teeth.

Guess I'll be sticking to fresh orange and lemonade or soda water and lime.

Mr Momo · Post by **Mr Momo** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:48 pm

Cobra Zero if I'm out for a curry on the way home from work - not too bad.

GBOBM · Post by **GBOBM** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:50 pm

Becks blue is horrid.
Not tried Cobra zero... is it any better?

Post by **Shug** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:36 am

Aye, I'm getting mixed up - Cobra Zero is the one that tastes a bit like beer, not the Becks Blue...

flyingscot68 · Post by **flyingscot68** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:24 am

I'll try the Cobra then

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:25 am

You heard about the cobra here first folks

It's ok, but would still rather have a "soft" drink tbh

BigD · Post by **BigD** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:16 am

hendeg wrote: which does make me feel like I'm a recovering alcoholic sometimes.

I just assumed you were.

I am drinking less and less these days, less of a binge drinker and more of a regular small tiple, glass of wine hear and there. Hangovers and lost weekends is the biggest motivator as time is more precious these days. Don't really do nights out due to the cost (just the one last year) and I'd rather save that for a holiday or such like.

I've not tried any of the alcohol free stuff but also don't drink fizzy sugar infused soft drinks so it gets a bit boring drinking soda water and lime for an entire night. May give the Cobra a try.

Scottish Elises