Tom Holland, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, has been web-slinging through life alcohol-free for over two years now. And in true superhero fashion, he’s turned his battle with booze into a new venture: launching a nonalcoholic beer line called Bero. Think of it as the beer that doesn’t ruin your morning after saving the city.
In a chat with Men’s Health, Tom spilled the (nonalcoholic) tea on his journey to sobriety, the two times he almost hit the “undo” button, and the drama-filled on-set antics that nearly drove him back to the bar. Spoiler alert: this guy’s willpower is stronger than Thanos.
“Drunk Fridays” and the Liver Chat That Changed It All
Picture this: every Friday, Tom would hang up his Spidey suit and dive headfirst into what he calls a “write-off.” Translation? Party hard, regret harder. “I didn’t have bad experiences,” Tom said, downplaying it like a champ. But then came The Talk. Not the one about great power and great responsibility—this one was with his doctor, who basically told him his liver was waving a white flag.
Armed with this wake-up call, Tom went cold turkey, no superhero serum needed. “I’m quite strong-willed,” he said. Translation? Don’t mess with Tom when he’s got a mission. Instead of therapists or support groups, he leaned on family, friends, and apparently random sober strangers sliding into his DMs. Classic millennial move.
The Almost-Breaks: Birthday Blues & Set Drama
Fast forward to Tom’s 26th birthday. While most of us would’ve caved at the sight of a birthday cake and a champagne flute, Tom said, “No thanks,” like an actual adult. Gold star for maturity.
Then came the real test: filming The Crowded Room, where the drama wasn’t just on-screen. “There was quite a lot of animosity on that set,” he said. Apparently, it was less “teamwork makes the dream work” and more “let’s all yell at each other.” Tempting as it was, Tom realized that drinking amidst the chaos would’ve been like adding kerosene to a dumpster fire. Big brain move.
From Sober Nights to Bero Brights
Here’s the thing about Tom: when he commits, he really commits. Sobriety wasn’t just a lifestyle change—it was a business opportunity. He wanted a drinkable option for people like him who still want to hit the bar but without the buzz. Enter Bero, his very own nonalcoholic beer line.
“You can’t sing this song and then not walk the walk,” he said, proving that even superheroes feel the pressure of living up to their own brand. Was he nervous about the whole thing? Duh. But if Spider-Man can fight off alien invaders, Tom can handle launching a sober-friendly brew.
The Verdict
Tom Holland isn’t just your average Hollywood heartthrob. He’s the guy who turned his liver crisis into a lifestyle, said “nope” to peer pressure, and created a beer that lets you party like it’s 1999—without the hangover. If that’s not superhero-level determination, what is? Cheers to Tom, the sober Spidey we didn’t know we needed.
