I can’t imagine a scenario or friend group that would consider 6 beers a day normal.
I have a rowdy friend group. Climbers, rafters, skiers, and even brewers. Nobody drinks that much. Reading this article, I couldn’t help but think that she was an alcoholic who was trying to use the mountain town culture to justify why she couldn’t keep it in check.
All that said. I drink 1-2 beers a day damn near every day. It’s actually quite a lot. I take breaks. A totally dry month here, a dry week there. Seems to help. I should still cut back.
I’ve never been an event drinker. I can’t breathe my best with a couple beers in me. I learned this firsthand from my pedicab days. Beer feels too heavy after a ride. Somehow, it’s sublime after a day of climbing or skiing.