[ He settles back, enjoying his own glass with a sip so often. ]

I used to drink alcohol mostly for celebrations. But outside of wine - beer and cava are personal favorites.

[ He knows he does not look like a beer drinker - at least, the way beer seems best associated with young men who indulge beyond their limits. But cerveza is a drink that has always been enjoyed in the company of friends, over laughter and stories and food. ]

Mostly now I stick to tea. [ He makes a face. ] It never brews right in this climate, so I tend to overheat my water.