ELI5: In ancient times and places where potable water was scarce and people drank alcoholic beverages for substance, how were the people not dehydrated and hung over all the time?
Edit: this got way more discussion than expected!!
Thanks for participation everyone. And thanks to the strangers that gave awards!!
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Compulsively drinking non-alcoholic beverages.
Iβve been sober since January 2nd, Iβm very proud of myself, but a little bit concerned with my complete dependence on ingesting other non-alcoholic beverages. I was the kind of alcoholic that was drinking from morning to night. To compensate for this, Iβve been drinking roughly 2-3 litres of soda water, 1 litre of Diet Coke, and 1 litre of tap water every single day. If I donβt have a glass or bottle of something in my hand I feel like I canβt manage. Is there a way to break this habit?
I know itβs way better than alcohol, but Iβd like to stop peeing every 15 minute, and I really donβt think one should drink that much liquid every day.
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States where the government has a monopoly on the sales of some or all alcoholic beverages
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[OC] types of alcoholic beverages consumed in terms of pure alcohol content by country, 2018
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What does your favorite alcoholic beverage say about you?
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In Belo Horizonte - Brazil, where the consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited to avoid crowds, the bars are PAINTING glasses black to serve beer and leaving bottles of Coca-Cola on the table to make figuration.
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︎ Jan 09 2021
Alcoholic Beverages ?!
Iβve tried White Claws and a few other seltzers, but I think 4 points is a little bit too high for a 5% ABV ! I gained some pounds back in just one weekend lol. Does anyone have any cocktail suggestions? Iβve heard of using club soda and diet Sprite? I prefer light drinks (vodka) to dark. Would love any premixed suggestions like seltzers but I doubt thereβs many below 4pts....
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what are the best non-alcoholic beverages that youβve tried?
I was originally going to label this coffee and tea brands, but I remembered a conversation with my boyfriend awhile back about trying more small brand soda, so hopefully this title works!
My family and I have been having discussing switching more of our buying categories to smaller businesses and indie brands, and coffee and tea are one of the things we buy the most- being avid coffee drinkers since birth (literally) and from the south.
Again, any beverage category works!! I remember a post thread awhile back that was specifically about hot chocolate that I had bookmarked for recommendations. I should go look for that again...
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Cheers to everyone watching and drinking along (non-alcoholic beverages definitely included)!
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︎ Feb 01 2021
How much households are spending on food in the EU: Households in Romania spent around a fourth of total household consumption expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages (26.0%), followed by households in Lithuania (20.2%) and Estonia (19.3%).
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Non-alcoholic Beverage
I'm re-watching the series for I don't know how many times, and it just dawned on me.. Where was Andy while Jackie and Fred were getting drunk with Dan in the garage during the Super Bowl?
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︎ Jan 29 2021
What alcoholic beverages or mixed drinks should you get when hosting a party?
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Is turning bright red and and the feeling of burning skin common when drinking alcoholic beverages?
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What's the best alcoholic beverage you've ever had?
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Household consumption expenditure on alcoholic beverages in the EU: Among EU Member States, the highest share was in three Baltic States: Latvia (4.8%), Estonia (4.7%) and Lithuania (3.7%). In contrast, the figure was below 1% in Greece and Italy (each 0.9%).
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︎ Dec 31 2020
Best place for fun fruity/chocolate-y alcoholic beverages for post COVID!
Hello! Title says most of what I needed to. Iβve come seeking your guidance in helping build myself a list of places with great alcoholic beverages that lean towards the sweet side of the table. Thank you for any help at all!
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︎ Jan 17 2021
[WP] Alcoholic beverages are the blood of various gods. A distillery is really a prison where a god is kept, fed, and bled. You will inherit one from your grandfather, who is showing you the ropes.
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︎ Jan 19 2021
If the various presidents were embodied by alcoholic beverages, who would be what drink?
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︎ Jan 11 2021
[Media] Crusch enjoying an alcoholic beverage
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︎ Nov 09 2020
This account really gets me at times. According to this person, women should drink βfeminineβ alcoholic beverages, and not masculine ones. Also, women should have at least one male or family around her to make sure she doesnβt drink too much.
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︎ Jan 01 2021
Not drinking alcohol at parties should be normalized and non-alcoholic beverages should also be offered.
I have seen way to many friends and family members being teased and coerced into drinking at parties. It seems like the norm is to have some type of alcoholic beverages and if you don't drink you are called out for being a party-pooper. I think if someone turns down a drink, that should be the end of it, not teasing and coercion.
EDIT to add: I understand you can drink water. My point is mostly about how not drinking at a party can result in coercion and making a person have to explain why they aren't drinking. And also the pressure that is felt to drink when you go to a party.
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What alien species in Star Wars do you feel has the weakest/strongest alcoholic beverage in a local bar ?
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︎ Feb 04 2021
Itβs about MFC time! $110 after tax, thanks utah dept of alcoholic beverage control!
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︎ Jan 08 2021
Maybe it'll take off as an alcoholic beverage
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︎ Jan 27 2021
Most Consumed Alcoholic Beverage by Country.
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Anyone have a nice recipe for a punch or beverage non-drinkers, DDs and kids would enjoy at a wedding? I want to be sure everyone has something delicious to sip on.
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︎ Jan 16 2021
Aside from the usual soft drinks-What non alcoholic beverage do you wish restaurants offered regularly?
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︎ Jan 24 2021
So if 2020 was an alcoholic beverage what would it be and what would You call it when you ordered it from a bartender?
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︎ Jan 24 2021
This is a nasty local delicacy from Chicago called Malort and it's touted as one of the bitterest alcoholic beverages on the planet. Something that tastes this bad has to be good for you. Or poison. Possibly poison.
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︎ Dec 27 2020
Future Lawyers: How many alcoholic beverages do you consume per week?
With alcohol's prevalence in the legal realm, what are your general drinking habits? If you don't drink regularly, do some approximating about where the average would fall if it was spread out.
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︎ Jan 29 2021
What is your opinion on marijuana in general, and as a substitute for alcoholic beverages?
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︎ Jan 20 2021
Non-alcoholic beverages? Need advice!
I'm day 6 of no drinking. Really have no desire to drink AT ALL but I'm going on vacation with my heavy drinking family. Has non-alcoholic beverages worked for other newly sober people?? Like NA beer or seltzer's?
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︎ Jan 10 2021
I'm running out of non-alcoholic beverages to drink, any suggestions?
When I get home from work I usually slam beers but now that I'm not drinking I find myself chugging bottles of Gatorade, tea, water, etc. but they're becoming boring quick because they're not actually what my brain is craving. I don't want to drink soda because I want to avoid the sugar and I can't be drinking coffee at midnight when I get home.
What are your guys go-to drinks? I need something with some flavor that won't mess with my system if I drink a lot of it.
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︎ Dec 23 2020
Protip: BYO non-alcoholic beverages for gatherings
I was at a holiday party with some acquaintances last night. The hosts were cooking dinner, we were bringing desert. 8 people in total (we've all been quarantining and live close by). We also decided to bring a 6 pack of beer that has been in our fridge for a few weeks (since I decided to stop drinking), and on top of that I decided to bring some sparkling water in case the hosts didn't have anything non-alcoholic.
When we got to the hosts' house, they asked if I wanted anything to drink and I asked if they had anything non-alcoholic... other than water they did not, and it was a little awkward. I told them no worries, I brought my own, and they got me a nice chilled glass from the freezer for it :)
Because I had something in hand that I sipped slowly for the rest of the night, no one else asked me if I wanted anything to drink, reducing pressure to continuously say no!
I guess there's two protips in one here:
- Consider bringing your own non-alcoholic drinks to gatherings.
- If you're hosting, always have non-alcoholic options available.
Edit: some typos
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Whatβs the best alcoholic beverage to drink while playing DnD?
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︎ Jan 13 2021
California Alcoholic Beverage Control could fine or revoke liquor license from businesses that don't comply with curfew
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︎ Jan 12 2021
Bud Light Seltzer TV Commercial, 'Tire'- The acting in this thing is so bad and distracting. Are they selling lemonade or an alcoholic beverage?! Grandma would also be out on her ass!!
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Whatβs your non-alcoholic beverage of choice?
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Is it gay to drink sweet alcoholic beverages?
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︎ Nov 14 2020
Sub Alcoholic beverages for water in amazake?
Did somebody try this? Thinking about an cider amazake. Or does the alcohol prevent the koji doing its thing?
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︎ Jan 26 2021
What are your favorite non-alcoholic beverages to pair with a cigar?
I'm trying to cut back on the drinking and I've always paired my cigars with whiskey or a beer. What age your favorite non-alcoholic alternatives?
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What is your favorite non alcoholic beverage?
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what is your favorite alcoholic beverage?
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