Strategy discussion for drinking 2 gallons of beer (3 Viewers)

[pigskinliquors]

For the 2.5 men video, the

I would so try to master this before attempting.

 

[Godsbrother]

I would be surprised that they would allow you to drink import or craft beer. I am guessing the selection is limited to Coors/Miller/AB and there is no shirt in the world that would make me want to drink 2 gallons of that.

The way I reasoned it, they probably would prefer you drink the cheap stuff for their profit margin, but most of the craft selections I was able to identify were more in the 6-8% ABV range. Drinking those would obviously increase the chances that a participant would tap out before the challenge was over, meaning less chance they have to return your $50. So it may be a +EV play for them to have you drink Rogue Dead Guy or Stone IPA.

I see what you're saying but my hunch is the challenge will be limited to the mega-brews which is dirt-cheap compared to Dead Guy or Stone. I could be wrong though and it will be interesting to see if they do include craft beer.

They said you can drink any 16 beers from their tap selection, so everything is included. All 16 from one tap or 16 different ones, they don't care.

Well then I stand corrected. In that case I guess I could get down a light beer if I could be mixing it up with good stuff.One other tip: Do not have No 16 act as your DD.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Lots of cocaine. That is all the help I can give you.

Seriously, Beer ain't #### on that stuff.

Been a long time for me, but I think those were the only times I went past 20 beers in one sitting.

Crystal meth is even better for countering the effects, but neither does anything to help your stomach or your beer appetite. Regardless, I'm doing this substance-free.EG72 - drug free since 2004.

My linkAlso, Bobby Sac has a good suggestion with low carbonation. Look for Nitro tap or hand-pulls. Guinness is a great suggestion because of its relatively low ABV )4.2%).

at that link...Yeah, Guinness is a great suggestion. I didn't notice a Guinness tap in the photo I saw, but 90% of the "craft beer bars" I've been to, with the exception of the REALLY heavy hitters like redlight redlight (which is the only bar in central FL I've seen that does have beers on a hand-pulled tap) have Guinness. I would think there's a very good chance this place does, especially since I'm pretty sure I saw a Harp tap.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

For the 2.5 men video, the

Why the fake puking though? Am I just trying to "pump-fake" them?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I would be surprised that they would allow you to drink import or craft beer. I am guessing the selection is limited to Coors/Miller/AB and there is no shirt in the world that would make me want to drink 2 gallons of that.

The way I reasoned it, they probably would prefer you drink the cheap stuff for their profit margin, but most of the craft selections I was able to identify were more in the 6-8% ABV range. Drinking those would obviously increase the chances that a participant would tap out before the challenge was over, meaning less chance they have to return your $50. So it may be a +EV play for them to have you drink Rogue Dead Guy or Stone IPA.

I see what you're saying but my hunch is the challenge will be limited to the mega-brews which is dirt-cheap compared to Dead Guy or Stone. I could be wrong though and it will be interesting to see if they do include craft beer.

They said you can drink any 16 beers from their tap selection, so everything is included. All 16 from one tap or 16 different ones, they don't care.

Well then I stand corrected. In that case I guess I could get down a light beer if I could be mixing it up with good stuff.One other tip: Do not have No 16 act as your DD.

ZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel bad for that poor kid - he's just trying so hard. No worries, though, being in the Bay Area, he's almost as far away from where I live as you can get and still be in the contiguous 48.

 

[Da Guru]

It can be done. First I would not eat pasta before, for some odd reason beer and pasta do not seem like a good mix.

2-3 hours before I would eat some sort of protein, combined with a couple of baked potatoes and maybe a couple of rolls and butter. Then give it a couple of hours to settle. That will give you a good base but you should still have room to pound the pints.

 

[Samuel L Bronkowitz]

My tips:1) multiple small drinks instead of fewer gulps

Badposting.The Century Club has taken down more people due to excess carbonation in their stomach than the volume of beer. Drink freelySincerely,Professional Drunk

 

[cstu]

A guy I lived with completed the 50 beer challenge one night so 16 should be a walk in the park.

The only advice I have to give you is get started as early as possible.

 

[pollardsvision]

It can be done. First I would not eat pasta before, for some odd reason beer and pasta do not seem like a good mix. 2-3 hours before I would eat some sort of protein, combined with a couple of baked potatoes and maybe a couple of rolls and butter. Then give it a couple of hours to settle. That will give you a good base but you should still have room to pound the pints.

The timing of the pre-game meal is very important, along with the type and quantity of food.Too much and too close to beer time and you are doomed. On a similar note, I'd be sure you get a pre-game dump in.

 

[pigskinliquors]

For the 2.5 men video, the

Sipping, if done correctly = taking in less air than gulping. Swallowing excess air = more bloating/belching. Sincerely,

Another Professional Drunk

 

[Jaysus]

You need to do a dry wet run this weekend to see how your old body holds up. I suggest doing the practice run with 16 12oz cans. The volume will obviously be less, but the intake is not important - learning how your body reacts it at certain points is.

Back to the original plan, I think you want to do it in less than 8 hours... I have to think you would get hungry during that time.

P.S. Godspeed GB, godspeed!

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I like the idea of getting the pregame meal in a couple of hours prior to starting. I was thinking bread/pasta/carbs for absorption, but is protein/starch a better bet?

 

[Dexter Manley]

My professional advice:

1. You admit you're out of shape. So you need to start training, NOW. Start drinking beer 3-4 times a week. You need to build your tolerance back up.

2. What's a lot more important than eating before this challenge? Being properly hydrated. The most difficult part of this challenge, imo, is that you can't drink any water, gatorade, etc. to keep hydrated once you start. You should abstain from alcohol the 3 days before the challenge. Each day, make sure you eat plenty of salt, and drink a TON of water. The morning of the challenge you should slam down at least 32 oz. of gatorade. And the last thing you should do immediately prior to beginning the challenge is drink a couple pints of of water.

3. As far as your pregame meal, you know your body better than anyone else. Eat whatever in your prior experience will help soak up the alcohol the most.

4. Do this on a day that will be fun for you to be at the bar all day. As others have said, boredom can be a killer. If you're having fun, than this won't be like a "day of work."

5. Pace yourself. Don't try and win this challenge in the first couple of hours.

6. Are you a smoker? If so, not being able to go outside can be a problem, to say the least (assuming you can't smoke in the bar). If they allow e-cigs, then problem solved. If not, you might have to go with a nicotine patch, assuming chew, nicotine gum, etc. will be breaking the rule about consuming anything other than beer. If you've never used the patch before, then you should experiment with it prior to the event, so you become comfortable with it.

7. If you're worried about taking in excess air, drink with a straw.

8. Get someone else to drive you home.

 

[Drifter]

"The Gauntlet" suggests that you have to drink one of every beer they have on tap (16). Why would they call it that, if that was not the challenge?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

My professional advice:1. You admit you're out of shape. So you need to start training, NOW. Start drinking beer 3-4 times a week. You need to build your tolerance back up. 2. What's a lot more important than eating before this challenge? Being properly hydrated. The most difficult part of this challenge, imo, is that you can't drink any water, gatorade, etc. to keep hydrated once you start. You should abstain from alcohol the 3 days before the challenge. Each day, make sure you eat plenty of salt, and drink a TON of water. The morning of the challenge you should slam down at least 32 oz. of gatorade. And the last thing you should do immediately prior to beginning the challenge is drink a couple pints of of water. 3. As far as your pregame meal, you know your body better than anyone else. Eat whatever in your prior experience will help soak up the alcohol the most. 4. Do this on a day that will be fun for you to be at the bar all day. As others have said, boredom can be a killer. If you're having fun, than this won't be like a "day of work."5. Pace yourself. Don't try and win this challenge in the first couple of hours. 6. Are you a smoker? If so, not being able to go outside can be a problem, to say the least (assuming you can't smoke in the bar). If they allow e-cigs, then problem solved. If not, you might have to go with a nicotine patch, assuming chew, nicotine gum, etc. will be breaking the rule about consuming anything other than beer. If you've never used the patch before, then you should experiment with it prior to the event, so you become comfortable with it.7. If you're worried about taking in excess air, drink with a straw.8. Get someone else to drive you home.

Surprised this is the first anyone (including me) has mentioned #2. That's something I was planning to do, drink a lot of fluids in the hours leading up to it to stay hydrated. To #5 - that's big, IMO. My tendency is to crush the first 4-5 beers I drink, then gradually slow down. I'm going to need to maintain a good pace from the opening gun. #6 - no, I used to smoke, I've been using the e-cig for better than a year to satiate cravings. I think this place allows smoking anyway, so it would have been a non-issue regardless. To #8 - that's why I'm waiting until April, otherwise I'd do this during the opening day of NCAAs. After April 1, I'll be living 4 blocks away, so I can walk home.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

"The Gauntlet" suggests that you have to drink one of every beer they have on tap (16). Why would they call it that, if that was not the challenge?

They have 28 taps.

 

[Drifter]

"The Gauntlet" suggests that you have to drink one of every beer they have on tap (16). Why would they call it that, if that was not the challenge?

They have 28 taps.

Ah. I thought I saw you say they had 16

 

[pigskinliquors]

You should also wear this.

As per training; I'm serious that a converted marathon training plan would make sense, by exchanging running with drinking. For a marathon, you build miles slow until you get to 21'ish miles (= build to where you can drink 21 beers); do some speed work each week (take some intermittent shots to get your system used to the abuse); put in some pace miles (1x per week practice drinking beers at the pace you anticipate doing for competition); visualize success; carb load two days before and hydrate starting three days before; taper prior to the event (= no drinking for a few days right before).

To earn the 26.2 sticker or Gauntlet t-shirt, training is a must.

 

[Jaysus]

Maybe set a time limit for each pint... keep it generous, but it may be helpful once you find yourself starting to slow down.

 

[roadkill1292]

Ditto on the video. Record about 15 seconds worth after every beer so we can see the degradation progression. This could be an iconic event for this board.

 

[pigskinliquors]

If you don't mind drinking luke warm beer; you can also pre-order some beers and let them sit, to get some carbonation out.

It's a tradition here at A&M to dunk your ring by chugging a pitcher of beer. Having the beer warm, and sitting for awhile are keys to success. I get to witness more than a dozen of these each semester.

How to

How not to

 

[Evilgrin 72]

You should also wear this.

As per training; I'm serious that a converted marathon training plan would make sense, by exchanging running with drinking. For a marathon, you build miles slow until you get to 21'ish miles (= build to where you can drink 21 beers); do some speed work each week (take some intermittent shots to get your system used to the abuse); put in some pace miles (1x per week practice drinking beers at the pace you anticipate doing for competition); visualize success; carb load two days before and hydrate starting three days before; taper prior to the event (= no drinking for a few days right before).

To earn the 26.2 sticker or Gauntlet t-shirt, training is a must.

Maybe set a time limit for each pint... keep it generous, but it may be helpful once you find yourself starting to slow down.

Ditto on the video. Record about 15 seconds worth after every beer so we can see the degradation progression. This could be an iconic event for this board.

These are all good ideas.

 

[Megla]

I'm tempted to take the 1.5 hour drive south and join you

Although I would have a distinct advantage doing this challange (340 Lbs).

Like some have said, pick a day when there is some sort of sports activit going on to keep your mind of the driking. Also use a glass to drink out of to eliminate some of the air you will swallow when drinking.

 

[Ned]

You should also wear this.

As per training; I'm serious that a converted marathon training plan would make sense, by exchanging running with drinking. For a marathon, you build miles slow until you get to 21'ish miles (= build to where you can drink 21 beers); do some speed work each week (take some intermittent shots to get your system used to the abuse); put in some pace miles (1x per week practice drinking beers at the pace you anticipate doing for competition); visualize success; carb load two days before and hydrate starting three days before; taper prior to the event (= no drinking for a few days right before).

To earn the 26.2 sticker or Gauntlet t-shirt, training is a must.

RE: Hydration. Hammering some water or gatorade a few hours before won't do anything for you other than making you want to piss sooner. You need to hydrate throughout the week leading up to the challenge to be properly hydrated. It will make all the difference in the world. Hydration is always the #1 thing for me on how much beer I can drink.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

it's Cocoa Beach, things are a little different out there (I guess.) They're one of the few towns that has no alcohol restrictions on the beach either (except for glass containers.)

Growing up I wanted 3 things:1: to live in Cocoa Beach2: be an astronaut3: have my own Jeannie.

I Dream of Jeannie Lane is a few miles north of where I'll be living. I think that's about as close as you're going to get. Even a lot of the astronauts are leaving now since the Shuttle program reached its end. That's really the only reason I've been able to find a large, affordable oceanfront unit. :rubshandstogetherandthanksNASA:

Want a roommate?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

If you don't mind drinking luke warm beer; you can also pre-order some beers and let them sit, to get some carbonation out.

It's a tradition here at A&M to dunk your ring by chugging a pitcher of beer. Having the beer warm, and sitting for awhile are keys to success. I get to witness more than a dozen of these each semester.

How to

How not to

That chick is a superstar ! What is this whole "dunking the ring" business?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

if you can stay there all day, this doesn't sound that difficult. what time do they open and close? just spread it out and find someone to do it with you.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I'm tempted to take the 1.5 hour drive south and join you Although I would have a distinct advantage doing this challange (340 Lbs).Like some have said, pick a day when there is some sort of sports activit going on to keep your mind of the driking. Also use a glass to drink out of to eliminate some of the air you will swallow when drinking.

Don't you live in J-ville? If you can get to Cocoa Beach in 90 minutes, you already have way bigger stones than I do....

 

[saintfool]

this is the type of plan that Furley should be consulted over. furley knows beer.

furley = speed.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

You should also wear this.

As per training; I'm serious that a converted marathon training plan would make sense, by exchanging running with drinking. For a marathon, you build miles slow until you get to 21'ish miles (= build to where you can drink 21 beers); do some speed work each week (take some intermittent shots to get your system used to the abuse); put in some pace miles (1x per week practice drinking beers at the pace you anticipate doing for competition); visualize success; carb load two days before and hydrate starting three days before; taper prior to the event (= no drinking for a few days right before).

To earn the 26.2 sticker or Gauntlet t-shirt, training is a must.

RE: Hydration. Hammering some water or gatorade a few hours before won't do anything for you other than making you want to piss sooner. You need to hydrate throughout the week leading up to the challenge to be properly hydrated. It will make all the difference in the world. Hydration is always the #1 thing for me on how much beer I can drink.

Yeah, that's my plan, hydrate well in advance.....

 

[Evilgrin 72]

it's Cocoa Beach, things are a little different out there (I guess.) They're one of the few towns that has no alcohol restrictions on the beach either (except for glass containers.)

Growing up I wanted 3 things:1: to live in Cocoa Beach2: be an astronaut3: have my own Jeannie.

I Dream of Jeannie Lane is a few miles north of where I'll be living. I think that's about as close as you're going to get. Even a lot of the astronauts are leaving now since the Shuttle program reached its end. That's really the only reason I've been able to find a large, affordable oceanfront unit. :rubshandstogetherandthanksNASA:

Want a roommate?

Sure ! I doubt my wife would mind....

if you can stay there all day, this doesn't sound that difficult. what time do they open and close? just spread it out and find someone to do it with you.

My thinking exactly. They're open noon to 2 AM. It's like someone is just saying - "here, come have 16 free pints on us and we'll give you a t-shirt too !"

this is the type of plan that Furley should be consulted over. furley knows beer.furley = speed.

Well, where the F is he?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

BTW, the reason I started this thread is because, although this doesn't seem super-difficult to me, they say over 700 have attempted it and only around 100 have succeeded. A 14% success rate either means it's more difficult than it sounds, or that there are a lot of wimpy surfers down there than think they can drink more than they actually can.

 

[brewer]

BTW, the reason I started this thread is because, although this doesn't seem super-difficult to me, they say over 700 have attempted it and only around 100 have succeeded. A 14% success rate either means it's more difficult than it sounds, or that there are a lot of wimpy surfers down there than think they can drink more than they actually can.

I bet well over half of them thought this was a good idea to try after drinking somewhere else first... and starting the challenge at like 11PM. Rookies.

 

[The Doctor]

i hear drinking goat piss is a good practice rep for this type of event

 

[spOOfy]

All of the advice I had has already been stated. I'd have a good base of food, like bread, to soak up the beer. Keep moving around. And stick to light and low alcohol beers.

After you finish the last beer is it over or do you have to not puke for awhile afterwards.

Love this challenge.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

BTW, the reason I started this thread is because, although this doesn't seem super-difficult to me, they say over 700 have attempted it and only around 100 have succeeded. A 14% success rate either means it's more difficult than it sounds, or that there are a lot of wimpy surfers down there than think they can drink more than they actually can.

I bet well over half of them thought this was a good idea to try after drinking somewhere else first... and starting the challenge at like 11PM. Rookies.

Good point. "Hey dude !! Look at that !! Dude, we can drink 16 beers in like a f###ing hour !!!"Twenty minutes later : **GACCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK**

i hear drinking goat piss is a good practice rep for this type of event

Where did you get your degree?

All of the advice I had has already been stated. I'd have a good base of food, like bread, to soak up the beer. Keep moving around. And stick to light and low alcohol beers.After you finish the last beer is it over or do you have to not puke for awhile afterwards.Love this challenge.

I think it ends when you finish the 16th beer.

 

[Megla]

I'm tempted to take the 1.5 hour drive south and join you Although I would have a distinct advantage doing this challange (340 Lbs).Like some have said, pick a day when there is some sort of sports activit going on to keep your mind of the driking. Also use a glass to drink out of to eliminate some of the air you will swallow when drinking.

Don't you live in J-ville? If you can get to Cocoa Beach in 90 minutes, you already have way bigger stones than I do....

Doesn't everyone go 85-90 on I-95

 

[pigskinliquors]

That chick is a superstar ! What is this whole "dunking the ring" business?

Almost all graduates of Texas A&M purchase an Aggie Ring once they've achieved senior hours (90 hours of course work at 2.0 or higher). It's tradition to put your ring in the bottom of a pitcher and see how fast you can drink it. Good fun!

 

[Apple Jack]

I'll bet they do have Guinness on tap considering how many taps they have, but that it is off-limits for this. It would be pretty easy for a heavy drinker drinking Guinness.

 

[36th Chamber]

I used to call challenges like this, "Tuesday"..

 

[Slapdash]

I've done a 5 liter challenge before, goal was to be first person to finish the whole pitcher. My plan was to load up on bread before hand and to take it slow. Most people went too fast and had to leave the game or threw up. Worked pretty well.

 

[honky kong]

In addition to the hydration and meal planning advice, I'd add that popping some activated charcoal tablets right before your first drink could be helpful. I've found that they a) inhibit my buzz so I can drink a lot more without getting sloppy and b) lessen the hangover the next day.

 

[The Hank]

Some "Cold Hard Facts" about this challenge:

* 2 gallons = 256 fl oz.

* standard pint size 12 oz. ~= 21-22 beers (21.3 but who's keeping score) Didnt read 1st paragraph thoroughly

I think variety is going to be the key here:

Keeping your taste buds interested is going to be tough, so I think you need to knock out the crappy beers first, then progressively move up the chain to tastes that you are a big fan of.

2 beer/5variety cycle of Lightest beer for first half (1st/2nd beer: Miller Light, 3rd/4th beer: Bud Light, 5th/6th Sam Adams Light etc...

Start mixing in "better beers" for the 2nd.

I dont have ABV content on hand but stay low as you can til the end.

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[[icon]]

GB, just sit down, order two pints of light beer. STart off with a strong pace (I was well into my 3rd quart of beer by halftime at the game last night) and you'll be fine. Then just coast/socially drink the last 4-6 pints. An important factor is having external stimulation keeping you going. Watch a game. Bull#### with buddies, etc. If you just sit at a table in a boring place you'll have a much worse time with this.

 

[pollardsvision]

Some "Cold Hard Facts" about this challenge:

* 2 gallons = 256 fl oz.

* standard pint size 12 oz. ~= 21-22 beers (21.3 but who's keeping score)

I think variety is going to be the key here:

Keeping your taste buds interested is going to be tough, so I think you need to knock out the crappy beers first, then progressively move up the chain to tastes that you are a big fan of.

2 beer/5variety cycle of Lightest beer for first half (1st/2nd beer: Miller Light, 3rd/4th beer: Bud Light, 5th/6th Sam Adams Light etc...

Start mixing in "better beers" for the 2nd.

I dont have ABV content on hand but stay low as you can til the end.

It should be 16 oz, but many places try to pass off a 14 or 15 oz glass as a "pint". I'm not sure many have the audacity to go all the way to down to 12.

 

[Nipsey]

The first thing you do is figure out which of their beers has the lowest ABV and drink that one. If by some miracle Heineken Light is one of your choices, pick that one.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

An important factor is having external stimulation keeping you going. Watch a game. Bull#### with buddies, etc. If you just sit at a table in a boring place you'll have a much worse time with this.

true

 

[pollardsvision]

GB, just sit down, order two pints of light beer. STart off with a strong pace (I was well into my 3rd quart of beer by halftime at the game last night) and you'll be fine. Then just coast/socially drink the last 4-6 pints. An important factor is having external stimulation keeping you going. Watch a game. Bull#### with buddies, etc. If you just sit at a table in a boring place you'll have a much worse time with this.

I agree with that.I think "beer fatigue" can set in if you start too slowly.

Go ahead and get to, then through, that initial buzz. That'll help give you that fake buzzed energy to power you through the rest of the way.

 

[JaxBill]

Guinness seems like a real bad idea to me. I don't think the ABV is as important as how filling they are.

Guinness has 17 carbs in it, while a regular lager like Yuengling only has 12 and Miller Lite has 3.2.

Not that you're trying to watch your weight while doing this but 2 Guinnesses would fill you up as much as 3 Yuenglings.

http://www.shapefit.com/beer.html

 

[Nipsey]

I don't think the ABV is as important as how filling they are.

ABV is far more important. Obviously he's not choosing Guinness. No chance you can drink 16 pints of Guinness.