Sometimes I want 1-2 beers with my dinner. There is no harm or risk for me to consume alcohol on my layover, because I do so responsibly. I don't drink inside 12 hours to van time. I limit myself to beer. One of my favorite things about my job is traveling all over the country(and other countries) and experiencing local beers.

I don't consume alcohol every dinner, or every trip for that matter. But there's nothing wrong with enjoying a beer with dinner, as long as it's done legally. I only need to comply with FAA regs and my companies policy.