I'm an addict!!

[Donasay]

6 to 10 is no problem, man I say go with it and go for it. And you should be proud of your alcoholism, you have attained heights in drinking that other men can only dream of. You are an alcoholic, say it loud say it plowed!

 

[Chriso]

*shrug* I drink 4-6 pints a night ... So we're about on par with each other. I don't think I have a problem. I can take a night off if I feel like it ... I just usually don't feel like it. I work hard all day, I feel I deserve to relax at night. It's never once gotten in the way of work in the morning. (That's what tequila is for, wrecking my morning.)

 

[ChefBrew]

You're going to do what you want to do, but all the positive advise on here is good, and sounds like it's coming from experience, mostly. Too bad we don't normally learn from other people's mistakes or wisdom. Normally we remember the wisdom after we've already screwed up. Enjoy life, but don't overkill... good luck!!!

 

[Malticulous]

I had to go to alcohol school once. They said your a alcoholic if it effects other areas of your life like family or work. I suppose there are also functional alcoholics.

I always want beer after work, not wine, not liquor. If I get home early It's hard to just drink the six I try to limit myself too.

 

[fat x nub]

Defiantly not something to brag about and toast a pint to. Alcoholism is a problem that should be taken seriuosly and could ruin your life. 6 to 10 beers a day...yeah u might have a problem

 

[HBHoss]

Brew brother! Listen to your mates, especially your soul mate! If she's hinted at it then it's a problem. I limit myself to 1 a night after, or with, dinner. My Dad went cold turkey and quit. It was before I was 21 so we weren't able to share a drink on my birthday. Moderate now so later you don't have to stop completely.

 

[jrakich87]

It totally depends on the person, if you can't just take a week off without feeling negative effects then yeah, cut down a bit. Taking a day off in between drinking nights (or dropping to 1 brew a night every other night if you must) isn't too tough. Keep in mind people, there are a lot of factors that go into figuring what a "serving" is for a person. I find that when I'm training and eating 6 decent-sized meals a day and drinking a lot of water, I'm a TANK and it takes a lot of booze to have an effect on me. At other times, I get buzzed off of only a couple beers. Things like body weight, body composition, age, how much alcohol dehydrogenase your body naturally produces, and a bunch of other criteria factor into the equation, so it's different for everyone.

 

[SenorWanderer]

uh, yeah, those sorts of drink counts every night of the week spells alcoholic, but, were you an alcoholic before this? it doesn't sound like you were. maybe you're just really excited about your new hobby. still, cut it out. even if you're not an alcoholic you're gonna gain 40lbs drinking homebrew like that.

 

[dontman]

So I've read this whole thread and I've learned that its either too much to drink on a daily basis or its okay or you should be concerned because you're asking the question or . . . For me, new again to homebrewing I have to admit that I have been indulging in 3-4 pints a day since my first batch was drinkable. Before that, over the past 10-15 years I have consumed maybe 1 -2 beers a year. For me the 3-4 beers I drink in an evening never really make it through my 240 lb frame to hit my brain very hard. Plus they tend to be spread out over the course of 4-6 hours. In fact I would be surprised if I ever hit .08 BAC. (I am sure this will be different if I maintain consumption levels with the apfelwein that I plan to brew tomorrow.)

I will say this. My 1 hour per day on my elliptical does seem to be a losing effort in my trying to shave pounds. It is for this reason alone that I am hoping I lose my "enthusiasm" for my newfound hobby.

 

[SchmidtyBeer]

I would not say that I am an addict to the beer, but surely an addict to homebrewing! Although I have been known to have a beer or two.....

 

[dontman]

I would not say that I am an addict to the beer, but surely an addict to homebrewing! Although I have been known to have a beer or two.....

Funny and exactly the case with me. I spend tons of time obsessing over my next batch and how to improve batches and my next order and switching from extract to partial-grain to all-grain. At the moment the drinking is of secondary consequence. My wife laughs about this every time she sees me doing something brew related.

 

[Slappy White]

Its definitely not healthy to drink that much daily, but do what ever you want to do. If that drinking is causing you to second guess yourself or causing other problems in your life, is it worth? And what is the drinking really doing for you? The only ppl I know that drink that much are pretty depressed(No Offense) and only turn to drinking to feel better.(I know it sounds like a PSA, but I know a lot of alcoholics honestly and they arent happy really). Do what you really want, and I doubt that since you are inquiring about this that you really want to continue what you are doing. Just my opinion. Hope it helps.

 

[illnastyimpreza]

Its definitely not healthy to drink that much daily, but do what ever you want to do. If that drinking is causing you to second guess yourself or causing other problems in your life, is it worth? And what is the drinking really doing for you? The only ppl I know that drink that much are pretty depressed(No Offense) and only turn to drinking to feel better.(I know it sounds like a PSA, but I know a lot of alcoholics honestly and they arent happy really). Do what you really want, and I doubt that since you are inquiring about this that you really want to continue what you are doing. Just my opinion. Hope it helps.

you know, its funny. I defiantly hear what you are saying, I know lots of people that alcohol is thier ultimate downfall. And I have always told myself I would NEVER drink everyday..... now "drink" is susceptible to different definitions. I can definatly POUND some beers on a good night. But honestly, no matter how much I pound, I don't think beer could ever effect my life in any other way....I just wouldn't let it. The day that a hangover STOPS me from going to work and performing to the BEST of my ability, is the day I stop drinking.

 

[Slappy White]

As long as you and the people around you are happy.

 

[ifishsum]

It's probably worth making an effort to keep SWMBO happy - I've learned over the years that if she's not happy, nobody's happy.

 

[chriswilkes33]

I have to support everything thats been said in regards to listen to those close to you, they know best. I definately enjoy a few brews every now and then but it never gets out of hand.

Tonight for instance I have already indulged in a few brews and will probably have a few more but its the only time I have drank this week. I may drink 2 a night some weeks and I may go a week without and put down 6 or so on a weekend night. The key is moderation. Everything is life is good in moderation!

 

[Deacon1856]

From one heavy drinker to another...if it's affecting your day to day life you may want to re-evaluate. I'm not going to sit here and put a limit on what you should drink; to me it's as personal as who you're going to vote for (assuming you vote). But I've been the guy that drinks 18 a night. I've also been the guy who hasn't touched a beer for 8 months. Either way, life's too short to be unhappy so do what it takes to be happy. Keep in mind that one is happiest when those around them hold them in high regard, and when those around you are content. If your beer drinking doesn't interfere with how others perceive you, or how you perceive yourself, or the general contentment of your family...well, f*ck it. Nobody knows better than you. But it can be a slippery slope. Trust me.

Personally beer is part of my life and has been for a long time. I enjoy it. I study it. I brew it. I drink as much as I want because we only get one shot at life. Just be smart.