I can relate. I was an evening drinker also, about 5 or 530 I would pop me open a bottle of red wine or some beer. I knew I was an alcoholic since I was 29 or so, but didn't take it seriously until recently. I now have 6 months and am looking great, no puffiness, but not really sure how I am feeling.
It was a struggle when I first got sober this time, but it has stuck with me. I have done everything this AA program teaches, I have become teachable again. I got out of my own way, which was my EGO (Easing God Out) and have let God guide my life again.