Old I love beer. A lot

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Trouty said:
I drink it at breakfast. I drink it at lunch. I drink it a dinner and even at brunch.

I drink German imports. Russian stouts. American IPA's. Italian lagers (not my favorite, very bland), American lagers (same taste profile, more or less, as their Italian counterpart), ales, Heffs... the list goes on and on, and I have many favorite brands. But this isn't about specific awesome beers (I'm sure there's a thread or ten on that subject, and I would love to add to that :) ).

I'm told these are signs of alcoholism (in all the literature I read on the subject, anything more than 14 drinks a week for a male is considered excessive, or 4 a day, by various studied sources).

I do that in one day, usually. I realize this is taboo, to admit to drinking this often in the open, and so nonchalant... and that I may be judged. So it goes. Here's my caveat:

I pay my bills, I have a home, I'm a great daddy, I don't drive drunk.

I'm jovial and expressive, instead of downtrodden and depressed.

The VA would rather give me a ton of medication and have me a zombie, yet beer seems to give me the same results: a positive outlook on life, and a way to get past the year that haunts me (not going there).

So, folks, anyone have any feedback. Am I in denial? I've made it no secret how much I drink in many of my posts (also to note, I'm 30). Many of my battle buddies and family drink, so I see them doing the same. That's no excuse, but again, I am harming no one (other than my liver).

What say you? Are there others here in the same boat? Please don't feel compelled to post in here, and if this thread gets buried, maybe that's a good thing. I'm also not some depressed dude, crying out for help. This is simply -- am I excessive and/or are there others here who indulge this much? Any sort of feedback is appreciated. :)
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If you have to drink to get through every day I would be concerned. If you are craving a drink when you can't drink I would be concerned. Too much alcohol is not good for you. Be careful driving is the main thing. If you accidentally hurt someone, that would be really hard to live with.
 
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Giants won and my Cowboys fan son celebrated with me. Now Cowboys are on their way to victory and I am enjoying this win with my son. I am a bad Giants fan. Not good. Hey @Trouty I still didn't pick up the beers you suggested. Sorry my friend :(
 
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Shunpike said:
Giants won and my Cowboys fan son celebrated with me. Now Cowboys are on their way to victory and I am enjoying this win with my son. I am a bad Giants fan. Not good. Hey @Trouty I still didn't pick up the beers you suggested. Sorry my friend :(
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Shun, congrats on the win, even tho it hurts our club :)

You drink whatever you want, brudda. If you ever want a suggestion, just ask! Most of the time the best way to find favorites is your own trials and errors :)

Here's to a great week, brudda
 
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cml750 said:
If you have to drink to get through every day I would be concerned. If you are craving a drink when you can't drink I would be concerned. Too much alcohol is not good for you. Be careful driving is the main thing. If you accidentally hurt someone, that would be really hard to live with.
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Never drive drunk brother, and welcome to the thread. Do you ever partake, Cml?
 
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Never drive drunk brother, and welcome to the thread. Do you ever partake, Cml?
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Well of course I do. I did it a lot more before I was married and had kids. In fact, I quit for a couple of decades other than a few New Years celebrations. I recently started drinking a little bit on the weekends now that my kids are older. In fact I had a couple of STRONG margaritas during this game. I feel no pain right now!!!
 
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Well of course I do. I did it a lot more before I was married and had kids. In fact, I quit for a couple of decades other than a few New Years celebrations. I recently started drinking a little bit on the weekends now that my kids are older. In fact I had a couple of STRONG margaritas during this game. I feel no pain right now!!!
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Well welcome to the siesta, brother! Salud!
 
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Well welcome to the siesta, brother! Salud!
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Now that I am older it is much easier. I stay at home when I drink and have zero desire to leave. I also have a wife and kids who can drive if I do need to leave. When I was much younger, I was bad about driving after I had a few too many. I truly regret that! I only had one wreck and nobody was hurt but I could have easily ended up in a a bayou and drowned. It is only by Gods grace that didn't happen. Thanks go out to my late Mothers prayers that kept me alive that night.
 
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I know it may be cool to try out all these different brews. I'll stick with my Lone Star. If Im feeling a little froggy I may have a Dos Equis 'fully dressed' of course.
 
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