What Do You Do to Keep Your Mind Off Beer When You Can't Drink?

[Talgrath]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys, even the joke ones. Gave me a chuckle while I'm stuck at home today. Ginger Ale might be worth a shot, I think, so I'll maybe I'll pick up a twelve pack of those.

 

[mattdee1]

For me, I find beer is kind of like cigarettes in that a big part of it is just the physical habit of "sipping something" at regular intervals. If I'm in a situation that I normally (read: ideally) associate with beer but I don't want to drink an alcoholic beverage, then I just brew up some tea. It's hot so it lasts a long time and my urge to sip something is fulfilled.

 

[m00ps]

Id venture a guess you can most likely still drink (not heavily) without consequence regarding your antibiotics. They say that crap for EVERY medication and treatment. Bad splinter in your toe? better cut out the alcohol

I drank while I was still IN the hospital. There was a brewery a few blocks away and my Dad felt bad enough for me to grab a mini growler to share when he would visit. Good bonding time. Definitely helped to experience something familiar and comforting during that nightmare

that being said, when Im not sipping on beer or water, im usually sipping on tea. I got a dedicated drawer at work and at home. I like my tea fermented too

 

[slym2none]

*edited bad joke*

 

[Malty_Dog]

When I need a break from drinking I like flavored seltzer water as "something to sip". SWMBO has it all the time as a healthier soda replacement. A few brands are "Polar" and "Schweppes". Apparently its harmless: http://time.com/3689687/seltzer-water-carbonated-water/

 

[beersk]

I tried La Croix and no...just no. So bland and gross. No thank you. I'd rather just have regular water.

I can't believe no one else commented on BreezyBrew's post. That was the funniest thing I've seen in a long time.

 

[foam_top]

Carbonated water helps me when I can't drink. My brother is an ex alcoholic and he drinks a ton of carbonated water to deal with his cravings. Luckily, I didn't get the "I need to drink all the time" gene he got. I do enjoy a couple cold ones just about every evening though and it's not a big deal if I can't drink for a few nights.
I'd try not to drink sodas, especially diet because that stuff is terrible for you, or red bulls, or any other sugary drinks. Squeeze some lemon or lime into some carbonated water and you'll be ok!

I quit drinking soda about 4 years ago. I used lemonade as a transition and quit drinking that as well. Not as to say I'm a health nut. After all, as a member of this site it comes to no surprise that I enjoy beer. I'd say my liquid consumption is about 85% water, 10% coffee, 5% beer.

 

[Talgrath]

Id venture a guess you can most likely still drink (not heavily) without consequence regarding your antibiotics. They say that crap for EVERY medication and treatment. Bad splinter in your toe? better cut out the alcohol

I drank while I was still IN the hospital. There was a brewery a few blocks away and my Dad felt bad enough for me to grab a mini growler to share when he would visit. Good bonding time. Definitely helped to experience something familiar and comforting during that nightmare

that being said, when Im not sipping on beer or water, im usually sipping on tea. I got a dedicated drawer at work and at home. I like my tea fermented too

While usually I would agree with you, to a limited extent, given that I'm trying to avoid being on the operating table by taking these meds, I'm not going to screw around with it. Besides that, the side effects of the drugs would be worsened by drinking beer anyway, so it's probably not a great combo.

 

[BrotherBock]

Weed

 

[Clintaurus]

I drink cranberry juice on ice. Almost non stop, I guess it makes me think I'm drinking Vodka.

 

[pvpeacock]

Fill a corner keg with water and carbonate it. Then add flavoring on a glass by glass basis. I was amazed at how many water flavoring products are available at the market when I started doing this to cut down on my beer consumption......and weight

 

[FloppyKnockers]

If I can't drink beer I might make a tasty 7 & 7 or Crown and Coke.

 

[bobeer]

I quit drinking soda about 4 years ago. I used lemonade as a transition and quit drinking that as well. Not as to say I'm a health nut. After all, as a member of this site it comes to no surprise that I enjoy beer. I'd say my liquid consumption is about 85% water, 10% coffee, 5% beer.

I'd say I'm 50% water (with a little lime or lemon squeezed in), 30% beer, 20% coffee. I do enjoy the occasional sugar cane small batch style soda but it's probably only a few times a year. There's nothing like a good "craft" root beer or ginger ale when you're in the mood.

 

[IslandLizard]

Tea!

 

[beersk]

Fill a corner keg with water and carbonate it. Then add flavoring on a glass by glass basis. I was amazed at how many water flavoring products are available at the market when I started doing this to cut down on my beer consumption......and weight

This is actually not a bad idea, however, most carbonated water is way up there in terms of co2 volumes. Since I don't have a separate regulator inside my kegerator (just a 4-way manifold), I can't bump up the PSI for a single keg. I'm not sure how 2.5 volumes would feel compared to 4 volumes...would it be off-putting? Maybe, maybe not.
It might be okay. Could also make quick and easy gin & tonics, if that's what you're into.

 

[Pangaia]

Weed

Or tea or coffee.