If you’re not a regular reader of my irregular posts you might not know that, for reasons I’m not entirely sure of anymore, I’m abstaining from beer for the entirety of 2012.
It is just beer I’m avoiding, not other drinks. Basically it’s an effort to discover new things and broaden my horizons, and shift a bit of belly in the process.
That last bit isn’t really working, but I’m blaming that on the pizzas.
One year, no beer…an exception.
As you might recall I’ve been on a personal challenge this year to drink no beer.
It’s going well. I’ve discovered a love for brandy, particularly Three Barrels or the delightful Stock XO. I’ve developed a tolerance for most ciders, and actually quite enjoy Stella Cidre, and I’ve come to really enjoy Kopparberg’s strawberry & lime cider or, as my regular drinking buddy calls it, “that fairy juice”.
I’m in the home straight.
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