The truth for me is there is no such thing as moderation. I have had countless vain attempts to prove I can drink like normal people and I had failed.
However, Hendrix, if you can moderate, then that is great news. I have seen people come to AA and get free that they actually arent alcoholics and they can go and drink moderately.
As others have said, just remember that if you do eventually find moderation not possible, that this website and AA is always here for you, and there is no judgment.
Best of luck to you.