So I spent the better part of a year rolling my eyes at all the social media posts of athletes drinking NA beer. “Can’t you just drink real beer less often?” I would say. Of course you could. But my wife and I finally ordered some athletic brewing after trying some at a couple of 70.3s, and we’re hooked. Turns out, there are lots of scenarios where I want a drink other than water but don’t want alcohol. For example:
1. I’m on call (physician). Can’t I just not drink til I’m off call? Yea. But having this option has been nice.
2. I find it MUCH easier to have just 1 drink, as there is no buzz to chase. And no chance of having that 1 too many that’ll hurt my early morning workout.
3. I find myself having a 60-75 calorie NA beer instead of a 300-400 calorie dessert.
They’re certainly not as tasty as a craft IPA (I’m very into real craft beer). Not close. But for 1/3 of the calories and no alcohol I’m really enjoying them.
1. I’m on call (physician). Can’t I just not drink til I’m off call? Yea. But having this option has been nice.
2. I find it MUCH easier to have just 1 drink, as there is no buzz to chase. And no chance of having that 1 too many that’ll hurt my early morning workout.
3. I find myself having a 60-75 calorie NA beer instead of a 300-400 calorie dessert.
They’re certainly not as tasty as a craft IPA (I’m very into real craft beer). Not close. But for 1/3 of the calories and no alcohol I’m really enjoying them.