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Why are alcohol-free drinks so expensive? Some fake spirits cost over £25 a bottle! (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] TheAsianDonKnots@lemmy.zip 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Honest question about the taste, peer pressure, and ritual.

Do you like the taste of beer/wine/champaign?

If yes, is your favorable opinion of the taste part of the ritual?

In your social circle, are you afraid of your mates making fun of you for ordering a coke?

I apologize in advance. I find the taste of beer/wine/champaign/coffee to be repugnant, so I’m super curious about your experience.

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Thanks for asking. I do enjoy the taste of beer and wine, and prefer it over the taste of soft drink. Having tried lots of alcohol free beers, I do think they're very good these days, and I'm a big fan of Botivo.

Alcohol-free wine still has a way to go, I sometimes grab a bottle from the supermarket, and find it quite reasonably priced. It doesn't taste quite like wine, but for me it tastes better than soft drinks.