Alcohol doesn't really unwind you. And relying on it to help you relax or code is probably not a good idea. Instead I recommend doing something mildly physical

Alcohol doesn't really unwind you. And relying on it to help you relax or code is probably not a good idea. Instead I recommend doing something mildly physical between getting home and coding. Housework, playing with the kids if you have them, dog for a walk, or a mild jog should do the trick. Alternatively having a warm bath works well for me.