I hear you... I'm a huge beer fan - yummy craft beer - I even grew my own hops.
I just have to accept that I can't drink anything, ever. The risk is too great.
I tried to moderate but always went back to drinking too much. Those once in a while bad nights were really scary. What if I got a DUI, what if I killed someone with my car?
I hated giving up beer (and wine and yummy mixed drinks and food with liquor in it) but for me I was one or two bad nights away from F'ing up my life BIG TIME.
If you can moderate then that's awesome. Your story is very extreme - most people don't get that drunk. Keep a good eye on it. If you are on this website that's a bit of a warning.
This site is a fantastic resource - really amazing community here. Keep reading.