what kinda drinker are you?

[mappyCB7]

not much for liquor unless its mixed with soda. rum and coke for example.

I'm more partial to good beer. which I only drink occasionally.

I'm also a fan of wine. mostly white wines.

But I stick with beer most of the time. it's the only thing that won't give me killer hangovers.

Don't know what "Type" of drinker I am but I will say it makes me a lot more sociable I'm usually quiet and keep to myself. Once I start drinking I loosen up and it's like a switch goes off and I'm mr social. Don't know why that is but if I don't watch my drinking I quickly turn in to "That guy."

[deevergote]

For the last 8 years (Except for a 1 year stint I did of NO Alcohol at all, not even the chocolates with liquers inside them) I drank a (minimum) of 4 Jimbeam and Cola tall cans (1.7 standards drinks each) + 1 600ml bottle (2.5 standard drinks)

A quick calculation works out to - (1.7 x 4) + 2.5 = 9.3 standard drinks per night daily.

Add in a weekend an that figure could EASILY be doubled for Friday/Saturday/Sunday days/nights on EACH night.





As of about 6 months ago I cut it down significantly, to only drinking on a Tuesday nights, and weekends.
And as of about 3 weeks ago, I substituted Jimbeam for Steinlarger Pure Beers.


I'm on the last stretch, finally.
I've been Alcoholic.
I am an Alcoholic.
I will always be an Alcoholic.


That simple understanding is what will see me through.
I'm less than 6 months away from being alcohol free, And this time when I stop, it will be permanent.

I almost bought some Steinlager tonight!

That sucks, man. At least you realize it, and you're getting yourself under control before it totally ruins your life. I have alcoholism on both sides of my family, so I'm well aware that it's in my blood as well. I never met my paternal grandfather because of it. My paternal grandmother died of liver cancer. My maternal great aunt ruined her life because of it. My parents' marriage ended because of it, and my father passed away largely because of it (well, a 6 pack of bud and a bunch of gin every night, 2-3 packs of unfiltered Pall Mall cigarettes a day, and a diet of cheesesteaks and.... more cheesesteaks.)
I NEVER drink to hide anything... never to drown my sadness, never to "relax", and never for the sole purpose of getting drunk. In fact, I buy "session beer" now (which, fortunately, is a rising trend!) The alcohol percentage is always under 5%. A six-pack of good session beer will keep me happily drinking all night, and never catch more than a mild buzz. I actually don't care for being drunk... it's an awful feeling. But I DO enjoy the taste of a good beer.


Speaking of session beer, I just picked up a 6-pack of Newcastle Werewolf blood red ale. 4.5% alcohol, and absolutely delicious. I'm having one with dinner, then it's time for paperwork... then I'll probably have another while I watch some TV. Maybe a third... they're REALLY good!
I'll drink alone, but I don't get drunk alone. I guess there's a line there once you realize the purpose of an alcoholic beverage is not solely to get drunk.

[deevergote]

Definitely habitual. I drink every day, no matter what. I prefer beer, though sometimes a jack+coke, gin+sprite or other basic mix is fine too. I also enjoy wine. Before you assume I am an alcoholic keep in mind that I (1) am Italian and (2) never drink beyond a light buzz (hate being drunk)

I thought this was a 'what kind of drunk are you' thread, like mean drunk, happy drunk, etc. Personally I am the happy/talkative type.

Drinking a small amount regularly isn't a bad thing. Red wine is said to have very good health benefits in moderation. Unfiltered beer has a TON of B vitamins in it (that yeast is super healthy for you.)
Though judging the acceptable level of intake by your level of perceived intoxication is dangerous. A real alcoholic could probably drink twice the amount that would get a casual drinker shitfaced and still believe they were "fine". A good friend of mine is like that. He can blast through a 12 pack, taking a shot of Jack Daniels every time he grabs a new bottle, and anyone who doesn't know him well wouldn't even realize he was drunk. He would also be absolutely "fine" to drive, or so he thought. He's never been in a drunken accident, amazingly. Thankfully.

As for the type of drunk I am... when it happens, I talk a lot. I get louder and more animated. I know I've had too much when I become quiet.

[F20A CB7]

Egg Nogg with Brandy. Evan Williams brand.
Long Island iceT.
And these lil fella's.

Got this at wine and spirits..





4 Different Schnopps. My fav is peppermint@100 proof.

[deevergote]

I got a bottle of Rumplemintz last year as a Christmas gift. That stuff was delicious! Can't even tell it's 100 proof. I put a splash of it into hot chocolate.

[wed3k]

lol, when my boys and i drink a ton, i usually find myself break dancing or trying to karaoke.

an then we get into the whole "bro love" thing where we talk about bros for life and bro hugs.

[F20A CB7]

I got a bottle of Rumplemintz last year as a Christmas gift. That stuff was delicious! Can't even tell it's 100 proof. I put a splash of it into hot chocolate.

Lol I had 1 today. They cost 2.32 with tax for a tiny bottle.

Ever had Godiva Choc alcohol? Expensive. Not really worth it.

[deevergote]

I bought a bottle of it for my ex (before she was my ex). It sat in my fridge for years after she left. I finally decided to try it to see if it was still good.
It found its way into my coffee (night time coffee, of course!)

[GeoffM]

11:00PM - Enter bar order beer and shot of henny.
11:10pm - Another beer and shot of henny. Bullshit with the fellas.
11:25pm - Another beer and shot of henny. Bullshit with the fellas.
11:30pm - Another beer and shot of henny. Bullshit with the fellas.
11:35pm - feeling nice!
11:45pm - Another beer and shot of henny. Bullshit with the fellas.
12:00am - Another beer, find a victim.
12:20am - Victim found. Commence buying myself and victim a drink.(victim usually prefers drinks of fruity nature).
12:21am-1:00am - Get to know my prey, order another 4 rounds, handsomely tip bartender so the fruity drinks are stronger and less fruity.
1:10am - Exchange digits, order another round, by this point I know whether to start planning to leave with victim or stalk new prey.
1:11am-2:00am - Confident prey is a sure thing, continue to get prey intoxicated. Cut back to just beer for me.
2:10am - Discuss your place or mine. Preferably hers. Order 1 last round while waiting for a cab.
2:30-40am - Arrive at preys den, observe surroundings. Should prey have alcohol within sight, suggest a shot for the finishing touch and commence to pounce on prey.
4:30am - Prey should be passed out, I then proceed to make my escape, making sure to erase my number from preys phone, hopefully it is not locked. get home and sleep last night off.!!!!!!!!!

[1-slw-cord]

me I do have a drink or two at the end of each day.
my drinks of choice are whiske, sake, and beer.

[Soufkackicustom]

Monster and vodka...drunk and crunk

I only will drink if we go somewhere where there is something to do. Say a night club or car show. If its just a party with people standing around, I don't drink. I really don't care for beer

The last car show, I took 6 bfc monsters and a bottle if grey goose. By the time we left (I didn't drive home, but did at the show) I had ripped the bed sides, rear bumper and front bumper off my s-10, dragging it.. And durning the burn out contest, I jumped out the sliding ragtop, stood on the hood, and kicked the windshield in. I woke the next morning with my right hand swollen. Apparently I was standing up and out the roof, and held on to the truck to balance when my buddy aired up the bags, the guy in the passenger side closed the door on my hand. They say all I did was tap him on the shoulder and pointed to my fingers waving at him, he opened the door and I yelled " thank god iam drunk or that shit would of hurt"

[Domesticated]

I am doing my intermediate mechanics of materials homework and sipping on some crown right now.

[evil_demon_01]

Commendable bro

Good on you. I'm glad I caught myself early before it started to get into real trouble.

Thanks guys
The supports appreciated

I almost bought some Steinlager tonight!

That sucks, man. At least you realize it, and you're getting yourself under control before it totally ruins your life. I have alcoholism on both sides of my family, so I'm well aware that it's in my blood as well. I never met my paternal grandfather because of it. My paternal grandmother died of liver cancer. My maternal great aunt ruined her life because of it. My parents' marriage ended because of it, and my father passed away largely because of it (well, a 6 pack of bud and a bunch of gin every night, 2-3 packs of unfiltered Pall Mall cigarettes a day, and a diet of cheesesteaks and.... more cheesesteaks.)
I NEVER drink to hide anything... never to drown my sadness, never to "relax", and never for the sole purpose of getting drunk. In fact, I buy "session beer" now (which, fortunately, is a rising trend!) The alcohol percentage is always under 5%. A six-pack of good session beer will keep me happily drinking all night, and never catch more than a mild buzz. I actually don't care for being drunk... it's an awful feeling. But I DO enjoy the taste of a good beer.

It was only on one side of my family, but for many generations.
As with you, my Parents split because of my Dad drinking. (And I havn't seen him for almost 15 years now (except for one opportunity I got last year, but that's another story))

It's funny though, Mum knows the same issue is there, but she can't understand it.
She just can't understand why you cant have "Just one"


Still, steady uphill slope for now, followed by the plateau, then free riding from there.
It was 15 months ago I gave up smoking (About the same time as JoshM actually), So it is going to be that all over again.
But now, damn you couldn't pay me to go back.

[Straight Success]

I'm going to get bent after I graduate. Oh, soo serious. I'mma get a little help from my homies (yup, the ones from the hood) who go out damn near every night. Drinks are going to be on me. My only request, get me somewhere safe. I really don't have to worry about that, 'cause that's a given.

[dbales]

Wow, didn't think when I posted this last night it'd reach 3 pages. Won't lie I had a 40oz before I posted the OP. It's good to see some folks have overcome alcoholism. I used to smoke pretty heavy so I know how hard it is to stop something that becomes habit and relieves stress.

Over the past year, I've become more of a beer drinker. I stick with coors light and bud light. I used to drink nothing but Mr Boston vodka. It'd taste like fire but 100 proof and cheap. I still drink liquor when its around but I've cut back on buying it.

I'm also more of a casual drinker. I get to my zone and maintain it. Every now and then I'll live a little and go past my level.