how much do you drink?

[Sean_Mc]

Not that much really, probably about 3litres of cider a week.

I must admit though I'm taking some of the posts to the thread with a pinch of salt

 

[alanywiseman.]

No drinking on school nights but 3-4 pints on a fri/saturday night then maybe a couple with sunday lunch. After lunch it is tea and water for me.

Got spoken to by SWMBO about the amount I was drinking a wee while back when stressed at work so have cut it down. With 2 members of my direct family already treated for alcholism I dont want there to be a 3rd!

 

[Dave1970]

as a teacher it all hinges on the school holidays...

Term time 2 or 3 nights off a week, 2 1 or 2 pint nights then 4 on friday, saturday I play rugby and it can be 1 pint after the game & drive home or it can be stay out and drink lots - I'd guess I average 30-35 units

Holidays it's lots more, almost every night is at least a 4 pinter...good job I don't live on the continent or Ireland where they have longer holidays!

 

[pittsy]

as a teacher it all hinges on the school holidays...

Term time 2 or 3 nights off a week, 2 1 or 2 pint nights then 4 on friday, saturday I play rugby and it can be 1 pint after the game & drive home or it can be stay out and drink lots - I'd guess I average 30-35 units

Holidays it's lots more, almost every night is at least a 4 pinter...good job I don't live on the continent or Ireland where they have longer holidays!

As a teacher its a lot more you say , so that would be around 30 weeks of the year then ? lol

 

[Cononthebarber]

There is a questionnaire called the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) which is a standard tool used by health professionals to look at a person's Alcohol use, which you can find herehttp://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Alcohol-Use-Disorders-Identification-Test-(AUDIT).htm

Although the most important indicator you could use is whether or not you feel that Alcohol is really causing you problems...

BTW I scored a 6 which indicates a "possible risk" but is still within the "normal" range...

 

[BrotherMalice]

If I have beer in the house - School Nights 1-2 a night, if there is only wine then 1 bottle between me & SWMBO Weekends generally double that... Not great but it could be worse & if there is a pub involved it generally is worse...

 

[Crastney]

I scored 15 on that test, which would appear to be at risk of some problems, however I don't that often anymore, but when I do I can drink a shed load. I don't worry about starting too early, and I know that when I try to keep up with faster drinkers, it ends badly. If I'm thirsty when I start, I try to have a soft drink (pint of squash) otherwise I know that if I drink my first pint quickly, it's going to get messy.

 

[abeyptfc]

the problem now is that there footie on tv almost every night of the week, you can't sit and watch it without a beer! then if the footie isn't on you've got the darts or the snooker, or the bowls or cricket...! :whistle:

 

[BarnsleyBrewer]

There is a questionnaire called the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) which is a standard tool used by health professionals to look at a person's Alcohol use, which you can find herehttp://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Alcohol-Use-Disorders-Identification-Test-(AUDIT).htm

Although the most important indicator you could use is whether or not you feel that Alcohol is really causing you problems...

My score is 9, at risk :drink:

BB

 

[sledgehammer]

I think if you cant control your drinking then homebrewing is not the hobby for you. Its a dangerous slope having lots of 'cheap' beer/wine/cider hanging around. I drink alot but will always have 3-4 consecutive days no beer. :thumb:

D

after nursing a hangover today i think i will do as suggested i will have several non alcohol days per week
i really enjoy the brewing part of this hobby i dont think i will give it up

steve

 

[pittsy]

I think if you cant control your drinking then homebrewing is not the hobby for you. Its a dangerous slope having lots of 'cheap' beer/wine/cider hanging around. I drink alot but will always have 3-4 consecutive days no beer. :thumb:

D

after nursing a hangover today i think i will do as suggested i will have several non alcohol days per week
i really enjoy the brewing part of this hobby i dont think i will give it up

steve

good man if you can do that you know you are ok and you can do anything regarding how much or little you want/should have :clap:

 

[Slate Miner]

I think if you cant control your drinking then homebrewing is not the hobby for you. Its a dangerous slope having lots of 'cheap' beer/wine/cider hanging around. I drink alot but will always have 3-4 consecutive days no beer. :thumb:

D

after nursing a hangover today i think i will do as suggested i will have several non alcohol days per week
i really enjoy the brewing part of this hobby i dont think i will give it up

steve

Yes, this is the way to go, we all like brewing and we all like a drink now and again, but don't let alcohol take over. make sure that it is YOU who is in chage not the drink. :thumb:

Mrs Slate Miner & I found that we were sharing a bottle of wine evry night plus the odd pint or two extra at the weekends as well, so now we make it it a general rule that we don't drink on Mon, Tues & Thurs. :nono:

I actually have a wine glass with a soft drink in it in the evenings instead of wine, a bit like a pretend cigarette I suppose :hmm:

 

[graysalchemy]

I actually brew heavier gravity flavoursome beers which I sup more slowly as i am actually enjoying each mouthful. I only drink 3 pints in a session but really enjoy them. It is amazing the number of different taste sensations you get with a mouthful of beer.

Coupled with the challenge oif brewing them makes for a winning combination.

Now if only I could do the same with my cooking making delicious food and smaller portions. :lol: :lol:

 

[boozy_shoes]

I probably have 1-2 bottles a night in the week but usually try to squeeze a night of no booze in there somewhere. Saturday might be half a dozen and a couple on sunday (unless saturday was particularly heavy).

 

[sledgehammer]

been dry now since tues evening
will prob wait untill fri night before i have a pint

steve

 

[graysalchemy]

:thumb: :thumb:

Well done

:clap: :clap:

 

[pittsy]

been dry now since tues evening
will prob wait untill fri night before i have a pint

steve

good man you/i knew you could mate so it'll be all the better when you have a beer

 

[evanvine]

you lot sound like saints

Not all of us, 6/7 every week day and 7/10 sat and sun!

 

[sledgehammer]

this is now sounding like a AA (not car related) meeting
i think it might be time to let this drop off the end of the page as its not really a good subject for a brewing forum makes us sound bad (read us as me )

steve

 

[Thisledome]

Recently been keeping clean all week and having a bottle of spirits over the weekend, with some wine.B4 all that i was having 2 pints and a glass of wine a night. Remember one thing everything is good in moderation. Football season almost over, camping season almost starting, time to get some fiery ginger beer on and some wow's.