> However, I had to give the prize back since it was a beer dispenser and I don’t drink. If your reaction after reading the last line was “Why don’t you drink?”

> However, I had to give the prize back since it was a beer dispenser and I don’t drink. If your reaction after reading the last line was “Why don’t you drink?” or “Most of us do and it’s your choice that you missed out.” No, my reaction after this is "Why didn't you just gift it to some friend who drinks beer?". I guess this generic joke applies: How do you know somebody doesn't drink alcohol? Because he told you so. > The server (who was a little amused by my request) had to think about what they had that wasn’t alcohol but was gracious enough to bring me a pineapple juice. If they had pineapple juice then I'd assume they had plenty of non-alcoholic options and the thinking was more about mentally composing a list of those instead of serving simply "beer". Some beer drinker will be more specific and ask for a Lager but that's what you get anyway if you ask for a beer. > But somehow, the topic of alcohol seems to overpower all other topics in networking socials. I'm guilty of that myself. I really like to explain to people who think malt is a type of grain how beer is brewed and ask about their favorite aqua vitae. At the moment, though, I am reducing my alcohol consumption. Generally I share and agree with his view point. Have also been wondering about it.