Take it from a nation of drunkards who live in the heat- You want low ABV beers.
Under 3.5%, around 2.7% - it’s low enough in alcohol that it stops being dehydrating, it won’t hydrate you but you’re not actively dehydrating yourself either.
There is a reason the top end of Australia drinks XXXX which is 3.5%. It’s only us down in the south that can get away with drinking full strength during Winter (now!)
That’s Mid (strength), XXXX is 4.4 but was stronger for a long time. I don’t care, I like Ales. Coopers uses brackish water, so it’s rich in electrolytes, stepping around the problem, as long as you ‘zebra stripe’ (drink some damn water along the way) as the next gen says.
You can also make it with gin and add basil, thyme, or mint.
Actually, I highly recommend a weak gin and basil agua fresca (melon cubes blended smooth with water, lime juice, and sugar to taste) or a lot of water and a weak margarita on really hot days.
Take it from a nation of drunkards who live in the heat- You want low ABV beers.
Under 3.5%, around 2.7% - it’s low enough in alcohol that it stops being dehydrating, it won’t hydrate you but you’re not actively dehydrating yourself either.
There is a reason the top end of Australia drinks XXXX which is 3.5%. It’s only us down in the south that can get away with drinking full strength during Winter (now!)
XXXX is 100% trash. QLDer here and always drink higher ABV that’s in better beers. Just drink water in between to stay hydrated.
That’s Mid (strength), XXXX is 4.4 but was stronger for a long time. I don’t care, I like Ales. Coopers uses brackish water, so it’s rich in electrolytes, stepping around the problem, as long as you ‘zebra stripe’ (drink some damn water along the way) as the next gen says.
I drink Mild Ale ;)
Well, good!
Wine spritzers are the way to go.
Or do my absinthe spritzer:
super refreshing, low ABV(ish). For even less alcohol, swap absinthe with Absinthe NV.
Refreshingly diabetic.
why would it be diabetic?
Sounds awesome, not technically a wine spritzer, but who cares. I’d go with cocktail in the original sense (drink at 11 a.m. to clear the head)
OK, so only drink radlers and “tinto de verano” got it.
In france we drink a lot of beers above 7% :x
Don’t you want drinks that actually hydrate you though?
Yes but there aren’t any alcoholic drinks that do that and we are trying to get buzzed out here
Wouldn’t then drinking hard liquor for buzz and something hydrating be a decent option?
Only if you drink the water first. Do it the other way and you’re wasted by the time you drink water.
Vodka and cucumber water!
You can also make it with gin and add basil, thyme, or mint.
Actually, I highly recommend a weak gin and basil agua fresca (melon cubes blended smooth with water, lime juice, and sugar to taste) or a lot of water and a weak margarita on really hot days.