Talk about moving alot... I was actually born in NYC, lived there until i was about 7, moved to Chicago for a couple of years, then came to Cali and moved to two cities here. On average, I move about at least 2 times a year and I pretty much have to change schools every year. I know how it feels. When you just begin to really know your friends and fit in, you gotta move. Its really tough but I'm kinda used to it now.
As for the beer thing, I really dont have too much experience in that.