Well, it happened. Someone gave me a real beer.

I was at the 3rd sleaziest bar in Amsterdam a few weeks ago. Aksed for a Heineken 0,0, and brought it back to my table. Took a swig and HOLY SHIT it was so gross -- he had given me a full-octane Heineken.

My first thought was "it's like something you'd use to clean car parts!" I was so totally grossed out, i was like pawing at my tongue with my hands. The industrial solvent flavour filled my mouth -- I rinsed with water, and i could still taste it. I went back to the bar to exchange it, the bartender was pretty apologetic. Later I told him I hoped i hadn't looked too angry, and he was like "no, you looked disgusted."

Guys, I can't believe that I used to put like 16 of those down a day, and I thought Heineken had a "neutral" flavour, basically like water. I still drink plenty of NA beers (probably 5 or 6 a week) and sometimes i have a moment of brief panic where I look at the label to make sure it's NA.

But boy, at this point I'm pretty sure I'd be able to tell without looking. I still don't wanna let my guard down, cuz yeah i used to drink lager around the clock, but god damn that shit is fucking foul.

I'm so glad I don't have to drink that sh\*t any more.