Not sure about grabbing that beer? You're not alone. Americans are reaching for alcohol at record lows, according to a new Gallup survey.

The survey, out Aug. 20, found the number of Americans who say they drink alcohol sits at 54% for the second consecutive year − and health concerns appear to be a major factor.

"Fifty-one percent of U.S. adults now believe drinking one or two alcoholic beverages a day is bad for one’s health," the survey results noted. "The figure is essentially unchanged from last year’s record-high 53%."

In 2001, only 27% considered moderate drinking bad for one’s health, according to Gallup.

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[–] 14 points 1 month ago (9 children)
  • [–] 9 points 1 month ago* (1 child)

    Alcohol is the one product that seems basically untouched by recent inflation, at least around me.. it all costs basically the same as pre-2020.

    I realized that the other day and it made me very sad.

    (This doesn't include dining or bars ofc)

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago

    I had a spell where I'd just make my own wine at home. Could make a couple gallons at a time for cheap, it'd just take a few weeks to be drinkable.

    But now it's rare for me to drink too. So my excuse is all the wine I've made is "still aging". Perfect hobby for the lazy and forgetful.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (5 children)

    I switched from beer/wine to Kirkland tequila because it’s cheaper

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (2 children)

    Careful... the cheap stuff can do things to your stomach lining that'll make you wish you'd paid the extra money instead

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    Ethanol is ethanol. The only difference between cheap liquor and expensive liquor is the branding and price. In business schools, they teach the Chivas Regal effect, where they increased prestige and sales of a cheap whisky by doubling the price.

    This seems like comedy...

    But I worked summers as a chemist at a large beer plant and we bottled the same tank of brew across 6 different styles and brands. I learned quickly 99% of beer sales was just marketing.

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