when it comes to drinking culture? The reason I ask is because I’ve noticed that in college, many black people I know don’t drink beer, preferring hard liquor instead (I’m generalizing, but I go to a small school that doesn’t have that many black people, so I know I’m not shooting in the dark). There are also differences prior to drinking age, with black teenagers tending to drink less than their white counterparts, with the figures leveling out as age increases.

http://www.alcoholismresources.com/teenage_alcoholism_statistics.html

I’m well aware that race in this equation could be substituted for a combination of ethnic/class/upbringing factors, but it’s no secret that beverages like Alize and Hennessy are targeted at an ummm, more “melnin enriched” demographic and it isn’t by accident.

I just want to know whether you think there is a clear and cut reason for this. If you don’t believe a difference exists, feel free to express your opinion. Also, while this question is obviously geared to an American audience, non-Americans are welcomed to offer their thoughts and experiences
Silly Fart- It’s funny you mention that because I was originally going to skew this question to a male audience because I’m well aware of the fact that alot of women eschew beer because of the calories. I should also note that America is a binge drinking culture, especially in our demographic. Not many people drink on non-weekend nights.

Typo- *melanin

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