Yo @Combaticus I'll tell ya what, the first couple of years of abstinence was brutal. I've had my fair share of addictions (too much of everything was just enough) and the only other that was that hard to kick was tobacco. 5 years since I quit smoking. Been bout 20 years since I quit drinking seriously. I've had some beers/cocktails in the meantime, but lost the taste for the buzz.
I've had the urge lately to brew some beer, or make some vino. You're in grape growing land. U should have a go.