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I myself have moved downmarket for both beer and bourbon now. Trying to drink less, it's bad for you and expensive

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[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 19 points 7 months ago (1 children)

15 bucks for an old fashioned is pretty steep

[–] MemesAreTheory@hexbear.net 23 points 7 months ago (1 children)

"yeah I'd like to spend $40 after taxes and tip to not get drunk, that sounds great!" - this article's platonic ideal of a gen Z drinker.

[–] OldSoulHippie@hexbear.net 5 points 7 months ago

You can buy a decent bottle and stay home for about that much, and depending on who you are, have "leftovers".

It's no replacement for going out and being social, but I'm at a point in my life where I'd rather kill a bottle with a couple other friends at home where we can pick the music and activities