How many are considering Dry January?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by TheIPAHunter, Dec 21, 2025.

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Dry January?

  1. Yes

    57 vote(s)
    22.7%
  2. No

    101 vote(s)
    40.2%
  3. Maybe

    31 vote(s)
    12.4%
  4. Are you f*cking kidding me?

    50 vote(s)
    19.9%
  5. Hunter, stop trolling

    12 vote(s)
    4.8%
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  1. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    This is pretty much me as well now. Also, while I do imbibe most weekends, I don’t do anything crazy. Two or three beers on a given day is plenty.
     
  2. cttreehousefan

    cttreehousefan Zealot (570) Nov 14, 2025 Connecticut

    That's been my practice for the past several years, 4-5 days of the week with beer, 2-3 days off. I limit consumption to 1 or 2 beers on a given day.
     
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  3. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    That's called "Providence Sober".

    Well, I don't know everyone does what's "best" for themselves...maybe just they "want" to do.
     
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  4. HoppingMadMonk

    HoppingMadMonk Grand Pooh-Bah (5,208) Mar 3, 2017 New Jersey
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    I meant that part loosely. I've been in a room one on one with,drug dealers,murders,rapists and a whole long list I dont want to even right out.
    I learned what people think is..Best for themselves...is a disturbingly slippery slope.
    So I just shut up and observe most of the time
     
  5. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    My buddies and I will definitely be there one or both nights. Trying to time some bar visits with NFL games.
     
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  6. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Just remember, Novare doesn't have TVs!!!

    See you at Wilson's then, haha.
     
  7. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I know, that’s why I said we are timing our bar visits. Of course, it depends on the games and if they’re close (and how drunk we are haha). Bissell and Kings Head have been the two places I’ve watched the last two MLK playoff weekends. Best combo of beer and tvs.
     
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  8. WunderLlama

    WunderLlama Grand Pooh-Bah (4,820) Dec 27, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Yes

    An annual tradition for me …..reset the year, reset the diet and refine my workouts . More stretching, more water , more fruits & veggies….

    I’m particular on my beers, taste and ritual. The ritual usually revolves around sporting events - soccer and football. I hear there may be some big soccer games in the Boston area in late June and if Germany wins group “E” they could be here with their Rheinheitsgebot loving fans…need to celebrate with some brau’s

    The taste …I’ll buy what looks appealing to me. Usually Tree House and then Trillium….l appreciate the reviews of beers especially on the new beer weekends where I can find something good , new, different ….searching for that perfect, ultimate swig of freshly fermented hops….

    raising a warm mug of chai to your good health…whether dry January or not
     
  9. crazyspicychef

    crazyspicychef Pooh-Bah (2,341) Sep 27, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Why deprive yourself of one of life's greatest joys?
     
  10. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    Yeah, you're right. I hear it calling.
     
  11. tekstr1der

    tekstr1der Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Nov 27, 2014 New Hampshire
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    The highway to hell is paved with best intentions.


     
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  12. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Ah yes, the classic conundrum of the lesser of two Dry January’s…
     
  13. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    I don't do Dry January. But I'm ready to get back to much drier weekdays.
     
  14. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Such will power -- didn't even last 24 hours. :sweat_smile:
     
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  15. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    Who said I had a beer?
     
  16. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    What did you "hear calling?"
     
  17. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    Beer. Doesn't mean I had one. All you'd have to do is check the WBAYDN thread. If I'm drinking, I post there. The idea that you were taking joy in someone potentially failing is wack. Do better.
     
  18. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    The idea you assumed that is just as whacked -- you started the thread, I was actually expecting YOU to do better and be some inspiration.

    And what was that about "brutal honesty?" :thinking_face:

    Guess I can throw that assumption in the same toilet with any respect I might have held. :rolling_eyes:
     
  19. chrisjws

    chrisjws Grand Pooh-Bah (3,302) Dec 3, 2014 California
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    Day one down. That’s like halfway there right?
     
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  20. NorCalYeti

    NorCalYeti Pundit (959) Dec 18, 2008 California

    Sh*t. I just took my first mouthful of IPA. Guess I have my answer. Cheers.
     
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