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I’m sure there is truth in that. I also find that life responsibilities may also account for some of that. At 21 I could have a few drinks at night and then just be sluggish the next day. Now between kids and career those downkey recovery days are a lot harder to absorb!

When you, in the specific sense, grow older, maybe, but not when you, in the generic sense, do.

I know plenty of older people for whom alcohol in general, and beer specifically, remain enjoyable.

I have anecdata too: the most enthusiastic drinkers I know are in their 40s and 50s.