Ever periodically lose interest in beer?

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  1. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    I notice that every now and again, for about one to two or three months at a time, I don't have the same passion for drinking craft/trying new beers as I normally do.

    During these periods of time, I still drink craft options, but I tend to drink more liquor and don't care as much about beer.

    Recently I went about two months like this. Now I'm back into beer. Anyone else ever go through this from time to time?
     
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  2. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    Never. I've had bad experiences with other forms of alcohol, so beer is the only thing I ever drink. I never really get bored since there are thousands of different brews. But in general, i get what you're saying. I certainly get bored with certain styles.
     
  3. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,088) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    God no. What are you drunk?
     
  4. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,471) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    I can't say I lose interest but I love when the release schedule slows down come mid summer.
     
  5. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    I was last night. And like almost every other weekend night for the past 14 years. :confused:

    You have to remember one thing. I was strictly a binge drinker for ten years before I really got into craft. In fact I probably drank too much in my early to mid twenties, I had concerns about alcoholism.

    I'm sort of stuck between being a craft drinker and party-drunk. Not sure when I'll make a full conversion. But I've certainly slowed drinking hard over the past two years, I can't do what I used to.
     
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  6. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,088) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    It's cool, I was joking.
     
  7. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,030) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    I do, but it's not usually for those lengths of times -- more like a couple weeks every few months or so. Just seems like the styles have become mundane; been there, done that -- yawn. And I usually don't switch to something else -- just don't drink as often. I think it's a palate, appreciation re-charge.
     
  8. jl28r1

    jl28r1 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Texas

    I never get tired of good craft beer but my wallet does quite often.
     
  9. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,092) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    Yes happens to me every few years. Right now is a low for me so I'm trying hard to go after styles I haven't enjoyed in awhile to change things up. Also going back to wine & spirits. I fear if I burn out in beer much further it will be permanent.
     
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  10. DogfishJoe

    DogfishJoe Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2010 Ohio

    i kind of drift in an out of the limited release and rare beers. sometimes i chase the rare beers an sometimes i drink my locals for months and some seasonals.
     
  11. TheJollyHop

    TheJollyHop Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2009 California

    Only if I get tired of alcohol in general will I ever get tired of beer.

    Note: *The accuracy of this statement will be reassessed in ten years time* :wink:
     
  12. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,615) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    I go back and forth between eating plenty of food and working out for 3-4 months (lifting and cardio) to drinking beer, not working out, and not eating too much. I know it's not healthy, but I am not over weight, my blood work is always good, and it keeps my guilt free when I do over-indulge with the DIPA's, Imperial Stouts and everything in between. :grinning:
     
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  13. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Initiate (0) May 13, 2007 South Carolina

    No, nope, nein, nyet...
     
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  14. abraxel

    abraxel Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2009 Michigan

    Hasn't happened to me yet! My interest in beer has changed over time, though: At first I had a bit of a ticker mentality ("never try the same beer twice!") and then I got interested in trading (mostly BIFs) but now I've settled down a bit :wink: I'm more interested in homebrewing and I seek out limited releases when they're convenient, but mostly drink my good locals.

    I've only been into beer for about three years; I'll probably be able to give a better answer in a decade or two -- I could see myself putting beer on the back burner and exploring the worlds of wine and liquor at some point in there. We'll see :slight_smile:
     
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  15. fx20736

    fx20736 Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2009 New York

    What?? NEVER.

    I never lose interest in beer, good food, Red Sox baseball, Bollywood films or quality time with my beautiful, sexy wife.
     
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  16. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,433) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    I've sort of been going through a period like this the last couple of weeks. I was even down in Mass last week and walked out of Julios having only spent $30 on 2 bombers and a 6 pack. Normally, if I'm in the area down there, I make a haul of at least twice that much but I just wasn't feeling it. I've still been drinking good beer almost every day but it's been a lot of old standbys like SNPA. This all follows a busy summer of beer drinking that saw several trips to HF and The Alchemist and culminated in a really tasty and beery birthday in August. A couple days later I found an old book my brother had about whiskies of the world, which renewed my love for single malts and put beer on the back burner temporarily.
     
  17. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,772) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    That won't do at all, I'm afraid, so banish that thought.
     
  18. hopsbreath

    hopsbreath Savant (1,133) Aug 28, 2009 Florida

    Wasn't as into it this summer. Other interests and pursuits took more of my time. That and I wanted to lose some weight (down 40 pounds) and cut the liquid calories to do so. That said, I still averaged 2-3 beers a week, went to a couple beer festivals, wrote a few reviews, and logged into this website daily for some banter. Cold dreary months spent indoors with weekly special releases/tappings is right around the corner so I'm sure things will pick up real soon.
     
  19. deadonhisfeet

    deadonhisfeet Pooh-Bah (2,419) Apr 23, 2011 Kentucky
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    Last Saturday I completely lost interest in beer when I woke up with a bit of a hangover. By 7pm, I felt much, much better and beer once again had my undivided attention.:grinning:
     
  20. Powderhornphil

    Powderhornphil Maven (1,392) Apr 30, 2012 Minnesota
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    Yes, for the period that I am hung over.
     
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