My aim isn't to get as drunk as possible as fast as possible or anything like that, so % is only really a consideration with respect of how much I might drink/how quickly I drink it, in order to avoid getting drunker than I'd like to be.
I used to do this as a student and then on minimum wage but these days I've become a bit of a beer snob! Reddit is full of people who pretend drinking to feel the buzz is some kind of crime, so you might not get a great response.
Ok the correct answer to the question is ask the local alcoholics sat on a park bench in a town near you. They will know.
But assuming you are not a total alcoholic, would a better not be "what products are very nice but cheap?".
My answer to that question would be to try the Aldi/Lidl copies of the brands as a starting point.
Perfect example is the fake Spanish brands that are brewed in the UK (madri etc).
Lidl and Aldi's copies are at least brewed in Spain. In my opinion the Aldi copy of San Miguel is very good. Brewed in Spain and though only 5% which is lower than the proper Spanish San Miguel, it tastes closer to the original than the San Miguel made in the UK. In my opinion of course.
I've totally gone off those super strong craft beers. I just look at some of those gross dessert style ones and laugh. Who is still buying this crap? Give me an ice cold pilsner any day.
If the choice was between crap 3% beer and crap 4% beer at the same price then I'd probably pick the 4%. Fortunately I'm never in that situation so generally pick something that I like the taste of.
I drink for enjoyment tbh not based on alcohol content, I'm not a nitty. I understand what being frugal is about but cannot nickle and dime every part of life.
Yes, paint thinner gives me the best bang for my buck. Off to screw fix now
If you really want value for money then start foraging some fruit and make your own prison wine 🫡
Make sure you dilute it like robinsons, to get yourself the best value.
No, I drink for the taste not the alcohol content.
If both drinks cost £2 a can and one is 6% but tastes like shit and one is 4.5% but tastes great - i’m going for the 4.5%
I agree. I would much rather pay more for something I enjoy without worrying about it's ABV.
If I am light on funds, I would just get a single beer I really like than a 4 pack of beers that are just ok.
No, that's kinda alcoholic-adjacent behaviour.
My aim isn't to get as drunk as possible as fast as possible or anything like that, so % is only really a consideration with respect of how much I might drink/how quickly I drink it, in order to avoid getting drunker than I'd like to be.
Taste matters FAR more.
I used to do this as a student and then on minimum wage but these days I've become a bit of a beer snob! Reddit is full of people who pretend drinking to feel the buzz is some kind of crime, so you might not get a great response.
Think this is drinking problem behaviour more than it is frugal mate.
Wouldn't that just mean drinking those 2L plastic bottles of "cider"? Not sure that's the path you wanna go down.
Ok the correct answer to the question is ask the local alcoholics sat on a park bench in a town near you. They will know.
But assuming you are not a total alcoholic, would a better not be "what products are very nice but cheap?".
My answer to that question would be to try the Aldi/Lidl copies of the brands as a starting point.
Perfect example is the fake Spanish brands that are brewed in the UK (madri etc).
Lidl and Aldi's copies are at least brewed in Spain. In my opinion the Aldi copy of San Miguel is very good. Brewed in Spain and though only 5% which is lower than the proper Spanish San Miguel, it tastes closer to the original than the San Miguel made in the UK. In my opinion of course.
I’ve never understood that thought process.
I saw a brewdog triple hazy jane today, the thing was 9%, that must be absolutely disgusting.
Biggest bang for buck will be the cheapest vodka.
I've totally gone off those super strong craft beers. I just look at some of those gross dessert style ones and laugh. Who is still buying this crap? Give me an ice cold pilsner any day.
If you simply want cheap booze the only choice are those 2L plastic bottles of cider. £1.89 at Aldi for almost four pints of 4.5%.
It's pretty grim though. I usually buy the Rhinebacher/Perlenbacher pilsners. £3.99 for 4x500ml cans and they taste much better than Fosters/Carling.
If the choice was between crap 3% beer and crap 4% beer at the same price then I'd probably pick the 4%. Fortunately I'm never in that situation so generally pick something that I like the taste of.
I drink for enjoyment tbh not based on alcohol content, I'm not a nitty. I understand what being frugal is about but cannot nickle and dime every part of life.
That is depressing.
Hahaha I always do this, I get the strongest per £££