I don't belong to any clubs but subscribe to the Spec and Absolute Sound. These pastimes are both examples of connoisseurship . In both there have been examples of the connoisseurs telling the scientific experts of a problem and being discounted. In both, the experts later changed their minds. Having an extensive psychological background, I find that intensely interesting.
Yes I drink while listening to music but keep it moderate, if at all, during live music events.