22, never really had alcohol. What do I start with?

I'm 22, and yep, I've never really had alcohol. I've not really had any interest in it or getting to the point where I can't stand up. Haha.

I need to chill out a bit more though, and need to socialise more and I just feel like the left out idiot if I go to a pub with mates and don't drink.

I've only tried Thatcher's which I was a bit unsure of. What could I drink? What's a nice lager/beer etc?

Thanks :smile:

P.S. I'm one of those 'young' 22 year olds who probably still looks about 16. That's one of the reasons why I've not really gotten into it.

Reply 1

One Man Band

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Original post by 2scotty

I'm 22, and yep, I've never really had alcohol. I've not really had any interest in it or getting to the point where I can't stand up. Haha.

I need to chill out a bit more though, and need to socialise more and I just feel like the left out idiot if I go to a pub with mates and don't drink.

I've only tried Thatcher's which I was a bit unsure of. What could I drink? What's a nice lager/beer etc?

Thanks :smile:

P.S. I'm one of those 'young' 22 year olds who probably still looks about 16.
That's one of the reasons why I've not really gotten into it.

I'd start with Carling, it's refreshing and has a relatively low alcohol content

dom perignon.

Original post by 2scotty

I'm 22, and yep, I've never really had alcohol. I've not really had any interest in it or getting to the point where I can't stand up. Haha.

I need to chill out a bit more though, and need to socialise more and I just feel like the left out idiot if I go to a pub with mates and don't drink.

I've only tried Thatcher's which I was a bit unsure of. What could I drink? What's a nice lager/beer etc?

Thanks :smile:

P.S. I'm one of those 'young' 22 year olds who probably still looks about 16. That's one of the reasons why I've not really gotten into it.

Cider. Or you could go straight vodka shots and experience being drunk (you don't need many as a lightweight)

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username917703

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Original post by One Man Band

I'd start with Carling, it's refreshing and has a relatively low alcohol content

Pretty much.

King Goblin is good OP, but that's 6.6% and will get you steaming very fast if you don't normally drink.

Reckon you'd be pissed off one.

Reply 5

FeelingDepressed

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Isn't Thatchers cider? I would try with a fruit cider tastes like pop lightly alcoholic something like Strongbow fruited cider.

Reply 6

donutaud15

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Whiskey

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Shandy.

Original post by FeelingDepressed

Isn't Thatchers cider? I would try with a fruit cider tastes like pop lightly alcoholic something like Strongbow fruited cider.

Yes, it is.

Stay away from the strong stuff.

And don't do what some numpty (not me!) did - he got asked to buy some cheap beer. Did that and bought two crates of alcohol free beer... Very nice though!

Reply 9

Evening

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Jaegermeister.

Then Jack daniels.

Then wine.

Then beer.

Then Aftershock.

Then Sourz.

Then repeat.

Reply 10

username917703

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Original post by donutaud15

Whiskey

He's never drank alcohol before, going for spirits straight away will probably kill him.

Reply 11

donutaud15

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Original post by Wilfred Little

He's never drank alcohol before, going for spirits straight away will probably kill him.

Worked for me. Better start on the strong stuff to get used to it.

Other than that, wine maybe? If he wants to ease into it I guess

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Reply 12

The Warsmith

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Koppaberg is a nice one you can start with.

Reply 13

Gwilym101

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I'd start with cider (I did start with cider), Magners and Bulmers are your decent bog standard ones. Strongbow is popular because it's cheap but it's cheap for a reason. Various fruit ciders are quite nice and can be cheap.

Beers I'd start with european ones as they tend to be lighter (in terms of taste not alcohol content), Peroni is quite nice. Once you've gotten used to them, if you enjoy pubs, ales would be the next thing to try as good pubs tend to have guest ales.

Wines are an acquired taste, have them with food, I found reds easier to start with than whites.

Anything that comes in a shot glass you're not drinking for the taste so who gives a ****.

Reply 14

SotonianOne

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Alcohol is a completely useless expense. Don't drink and fund yourself a holiday from that money instead.

Sambuca.

Original post by SotonianOne

Alcohol is a completely useless expense. Don't drink and fund yourself a holiday from that money instead.

That is what my last wife said before I knocked her out. :angry:

Reply 17

Ridingmyego

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Original post by 2scotty

I'm 22, and yep, I've never really had alcohol. I've not really had any interest in it or getting to the point where I can't stand up. Haha.

I need to chill out a bit more though, and need to socialise more and I just feel like the left out idiot if I go to a pub with mates and don't drink.

I've only tried Thatcher's which I was a bit unsure of. What could I drink? What's a nice lager/beer etc?

Thanks :smile:

P.S. I'm one of those 'young' 22 year olds who probably still looks about 16. That's one of the reasons why I've not really gotten into it.

I'm 22 and I'll be 2 years sober on September 16th. I abstain from alcohol altogether now, so I'm not particularly good with advice on what would be suitable to drink. However, if you'd have quite a sensitive taste, then I'd humbly suggest a fruity cider e.g kopperberg mixed fruit or strawberry to enjoy as a warm-up, then I always liked Jagerbombs, SkittleBombs and Speedball's (Vodka+Red bull) when in clubs etc.