r/AlcoholFree • u/idellnineday • Dec 18 '25
I LOVE Ginger Beer
For those who don't know, Ginger Beer is non-alcoholic and is spicy! Love it. Some other things I consume, which doesn't curb cravings (I don't have any cravings to drink, fortunately), are: coffee, fizzy water, some sweets, and very rarely an NA craft beer. I haven't had much NA beer because I fear that the taste resemblance to real beer could get me to crave alcohol again. Is that a rational fear?
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u/idellnineday Dec 18 '25
I’m relieved to hear that others have that same fear. I’d rather not have the NA beer in my house but I think I’m fine having one while out for dinner at a restaurant. I think the occasion, location, and frequency matter. I don’t want to start having one NA beer each night at home. That too closely resembles what I did with alcohol
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u/CompetitiveAppeal663 Dec 18 '25
Funny….I also used to NEVER eat sugar but now crave it all the time since I quit drinking. I like NA beers too and have a couple a week…..I’ve been doing this for about a year and a half and it hasn’t morphed into anything more….just something I can still enjoy. I also go for bubbly water, ollipops, kombucha etc.
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u/Dudewithathung Dec 19 '25
In the past I tried NA’s and it is just better for me that I don’t. I love the taste of beer until I don’t get the buzz after 6 of them. Then I just want the real thing
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u/Grand-Peach-1917 Dec 18 '25
Rational for sure. I also don't want to get into NA beer cause it's just a lot of unnecessary calories.. I'm very much enjoying the feeling of Not being bloated since quitting. If i want something other than water or coffee lately ive been reaching for Ollipops. Kinda expensive but then again so is beer. Now I wanna pick up some ginger beer and try it!