General Practitioner Questions Alcoholism

Strange alcohol taste never had

I was an alcoholic for 15 years I haven't had a drink of alcohol in 5 years and recently when I drink coffee I've been tasting alcohol without drinking. What is going on?

Male | 42 years old
Complaint duration: 3 days
Medications: None
Conditions: None

1 Answer

Depends on the coffee. There are phenols in coffee that can smell and taste like alchohol, though it is not common. Try switching brands.