The abstinence thread

@ Tommy. I know what you mean, I have a good friend who is terrible at a quiet pint. He is more of a two gears man: go hard or go home. It is usually the former.

Go Hard or Go Home. like it. i used to be that way inclined, many years ago. but the bigger issues i had the more i appreciated time over a pint chatting.

My problem is I drink quick, my pint is gone by the time my partners-in-crime have taken the top off theirs. this isn't a bad thing as I never have a lot of time in pubs so get there late, knock back a few quick ones and head home.
But my drink consumption has dropped right down since i injured my leg and caught the flu, no exercise puts me off drinking, i prefer the rewards framework that comes with a post ride pint.

I also love the taste of Ale and Bitter, a CAMRA member with a keen sense of taste.
I remember when Exmoor beast was on at the Greyhound, the perfect winter pint, really well kept. i got slaughtered before i knew it. it was pure necter!

I don't drink fizzy drinks and can only stomach small amounts of fruit juice. refuse to pay £3 for flavoured water.. leaving me left with a narrow choice when i go to the pub, sadly you nearly always meet friends at a pub.. life is tough