Silver11

Hello friends,

I’m going strong at day 309 and looking forward to the 1 year mark.
I had a stay over at a friends place but didn’t drink even though the hosts did.

but I had a Bundaberg root beer that said ‘no alcohol’. It had a slight after taste but I ignored it.
a quick google search indicates it may have traces of alcohol!!

Does this ruin my sober streak?
can I expect mild symptoms? Anxiety etc?

Thanks 🙏🏽

MythOfSisyphus

I certainly wouldn't sweat it. You didn't deliberately drink alcohol and if (IF!) there was any it would have been very minor trace amounts. Personally I wouldn't reset the clock. Congrats on 309 days! Remain vigilant and keep going.

Silver11

Thanks so much for your response!
I’ve been so upset with myself about it. I can’t believe some drinks are labeled ‘non-alcoholic’ and may still contain 0.2% alcohol!

Jillian2563

0.02% alcohol is such a small amount and very unlikely you’ll feel any effects. There are a variety of food and drinks that contain small traces of alcohol including vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, and more. You’re still sober. 😁

Silver11

Thanks Jillian! 😅

Dee74

Hi Silver

If it makes you feel any better I've had a Bundaberg ginger beer many times.
I'm not resetting my sober date

Yes its brewed and its called a beer but they would not sell it in supermarkets, corner stores, or to kids if you could get intoxicated from it,

I believe the bite in the after taste is from the ginger, not alcohol

D

Silver11

Thank you Dee!

your probably right. I’ve been ultra vigilant about my sobriety and determined not to mess it up.

thank you!

TroubleAfoot

An alcohol content of 2 tenths of 1 percent is absolutely nothing to even remotely worry about. There are many things that have trace amounts of alcohol in them including homemade bread, for example.

Think no more of it and carry on!

Dee74

I must have been tired I see you said root beer

I've drank my share of that too so the post still applies
I reckon the aftertaste there is the vanilla bean

D

Silver11

👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

least

You're good. You didn't intend to drink alcohol so the tiny amount shouldn't ruin your sober time. Congrats on 309 days sober!

Silver11

👍🏽 Thanks!