Tnman that is so good. I can so picture myself being in that dilemma and huge credit to you for just walking away.. in fact not even walking.. hiking!!
The explanation you gave said it all. the difference between us and others is that it doesn't stop at a nice couple of beers. Even if you leave the craft beer place after two beers with company, you'll find somewhere else to get more, whether it is another bar or bottle shop.
The craft beer place can point you in a really dangerous direction if you let it, you did so well!!