Mr X, I wonder if there is an answer to your question in your own post? " Is 6 beers all that bad?" You have come here and that is a great start! Lots of knowledge and support here. I see you have set a goal - and goals are good... I used to be a 12 to 20 beer a day person for many years and I would do like you and try to set a target on a certain amount to cut down. Sure, I would get down to maybe a six pack once in a while, only to creep right back up to where I was before. That is what led me to find help in AA. You might want to decide that if it is necessary for you to set a goal only to cut down; is 6 beers all that bad? Best of luck Mr. X...