On The Wagon... then in 'ere!
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I guess it depends how much you're drinking. Honestly the biggest benefit I've seen is my wallet, its amazing how much I've saved.
I will be getting some 0% beers for Christmas, what do people recommend?
I can't remember the last time I had an AF beer, just really not bothered anymore, but the one I favoured (despite I would never have chosen the alcohol version when I was drinking) was Heineken Zero
Guinness zero is also good and I really don't mind the Kopperberg AF either
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Lucky Saint is decent as well Heineken 0
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Sol zero and Peroni zero when the weather is hot. I'm like many in here though, it's taken me since last Xmas to get half way through a 12 pack of sol zero. It's been over 8 years now since I had an alcoholic drink, I'd rather have a cup of tea lol
{SAS}TB, RL best mate, we grew up together and known each other since we were two, each others best mans etc. We were both on a path to severe alcoholism from probably an early age if we're honest, most of our lives from 13/14 onwards involved getting paralytic. Nothing was too much, I was drinking vodka and benylin (cough medicine) before school discos, age 14. There's times I've woken up in bushes, streams or simply the road.
It all sounds quite humourous and from the perspective of distance of time, some of it probably is but a lot of was pretty disgusting tbh and probably did a reasonable amount of damage, I know I certainly have some health issues that could be related.
I stopped dead after my eldest was born, wasn't exactly a light switch moment but I just didn't want her seeing me like that. Wife still drinks but she has a glass of wine about twice a week, I could never do that it was a false economy, if I was having a drink I was getting wrecked.
{SAS}TB, RL best mate, we grew up together and known each other since we were two, each others best mans etc. We were both on a path to severe alcoholism from probably an early age if we're honest, most of our lives from 13/14 onwards involved getting paralytic. Nothing was too much, I was drinking vodka and benylin (cough medicine) before school discos, age 14. There's times I've woken up in bushes, streams or simply the road.
It all sounds quite humourous and from the perspective of distance of time, some of it probably is but a lot of was pretty disgusting tbh and probably did a reasonable amount of damage, I know I certainly have some health issues that could be related.
I stopped dead after my eldest was born, wasn't exactly a light switch moment but I just didn't want her seeing me like that. Wife still drinks but she has a glass of wine about twice a week, I could never do that it was a false economy, if I was having a drink I was getting wrecked.
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Just past the 3 months for me. My last drink was over August bank holiday, and not touched it since. One morning I woke up and tipped every bottle down the sink, and there was a lot.
Alcohol was giving me some dark thoughts so I decided enough was enough.
Alcohol was giving me some dark thoughts so I decided enough was enough.
Guinness 0% really is as good as everybody says. My other choice would be Asahi 0%.
Still a terrible poster.
Simple answer is "Life". Things can still be great and they can also still be ****. Have to be more grown up with coping and responding to such things rather than mañana-ing my way through it.
A week gone by already, surprising as time normally slows not drinking! Not a drop still (felt a bit lost yesterday with football and being the weekend) but pushed through. According to my watch sleep has massively improved along with a lower resting heart rate trend, very rewarding to see.
Frightening but good to see the drastic changes so quickly once you stop. I never had a watch last time I stopped so it’s good motivation. Also it’s amazing how much you notice alcohol on TV when you aren’t drinking
Frightening but good to see the drastic changes so quickly once you stop. I never had a watch last time I stopped so it’s good motivation. Also it’s amazing how much you notice alcohol on TV when you aren’t drinking
Agree completely. The promos around Christmas are crazy tbh.
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Guiness, the 0% one is awesome
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Alcohol-free beer options:
Heineken 0.0 – Clean, refreshing, and very close to the original lager taste, with low sugar content.
Corona Cero – Light, citrusy, and refreshing; best served cold with lime. Only 56 calories per bottle.
San Miguel 0.0% – Golden lager with herbal aromas and a crisp finish, perfect for pairing with food.
Stella Artois 0.0% - Floral aroma, balanced malt sweetness, hoppy bitterness, dry finish.
See also:
www.independent.co.uk
Heineken 0.0 – Clean, refreshing, and very close to the original lager taste, with low sugar content.
Corona Cero – Light, citrusy, and refreshing; best served cold with lime. Only 56 calories per bottle.
San Miguel 0.0% – Golden lager with herbal aromas and a crisp finish, perfect for pairing with food.
Stella Artois 0.0% - Floral aroma, balanced malt sweetness, hoppy bitterness, dry finish.
See also:
13 best alcohol-free beers for Dry January 2025 (and beyond)
Whether you prefer ale, stout or lager, there’s a booze-free beer for everyone
www.independent.co.uk
