There must be a reason alcoholic beverages are called “spirits.” Do different drinks affect our spirits differently? DIA went digging. We found plenty of theories — most of them from armchair analysts who have “proof” that: “Champagne makes me happy.” “Wine makes me flirty.” “Beer makes me tired.” “Whiskey turns me into a jerk.”
“It’s the alcohol, stupid!” Yes, WE know. But is there more to it?
There is lots of scientific jibber jabber that says the whole thing is a fake, and its just based on the amount of alcohol you are consuming, and there should be no difference between various types.
What do we think? The amount of alcohol you are consuming obviously has to do with it – but some people have different drinking habits with different drinks. If someone loves red wine, and hates beer, they will probably end up drinking more red wine, and at a faster pace. In this case, they will get the impression that they are more flirty when they drink red wine, compared to when they drink beer, if only because they are getting more alcohol into their body.
Or maybe its the mood that comes first: we choose a beverage based on our moods. When we’re sad, we drink whiskey. When we’re happy, it’s champagne. When we want to party, its tequila. That could give us the impression that the drink actually makes us feel the way we are already feeling.
What do you think? Do you have moods associated to certain drinks?
Love the design of this! Would definitely want a t-shirt if any are available!
Being a moody person I do tend to think that I choose different drinks based on how I am feeling at the time.
I find that nights where I just want to relax I usually have a dark beer by my side (porter, stout, or schwarzebier).
On nights when I go out with people and we are more active I’ll lean on Jameson and Ginger to keep me going.
Again, LOVE the design and coloring of the glasses. Should be a t-shirt if it isn’t already.