Strategy discussion for drinking 2 gallons of beer (1 Viewer)

[parasaurolophus]

The 16 different beers would kill me. Solid work.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

What did you decide on your pre-game meal?

We ended up grilling on the balcony at lunch time. Wolfed down a burger and two Italian sausage sandwiches around 1:30. We had planned to grab a supplemental bite right before we went in, but neither of us was hungry and it looked like TS Beryl was about to start raining down on us (we were on foot) so we hightailed it into the bar. Of course, it never rained. We had planned on getting something to eat on the way home, but I'm not sure why we didn't. Neither of us can remember walking home very clearly, though we both remember getting our vouchers and talking to the bartender and patrons about our victory. I guess as soon as we started walking and got the blood going... or maybe as soon as we were out the door and didn't need to "hold it together" any longer, the alcohol just took over.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

The 16 different beers would kill me. Solid work.

Luckily they had Heineken Light, Presidente, Miller Lite, Bud, Rolling Rock, Radeberger, a hard Cider, some Spanish pilsener I had never heard of before, Stella Artois... so there were a number of beers that went down smooth and didn't pack too much punch.

 

[coyote5]

What's really impressive is some dude crushing it in just over an hour!

 

[parasaurolophus]

The 16 different beers would kill me. Solid work.

Luckily they had Heineken Light, Presidente, Miller Lite, Bud, Rolling Rock, Radeberger, a hard Cider, some Spanish pilsener I had never heard of before, Stella Artois... so there were a number of beers that went down smooth and didn't pack too much punch.

The punch wouldn't be the issue for me, it would be the sitting in my stomach and the acid reflux. Not to mention the taste issues as I simply don't like tons of beers. I typically stick to the light's because I can tolerate them easier and I dont need to shove a fire extinguisher down my throat the next day. I could definitely never do this. I hope you get your t-shirt.

 

[pantherclub]

The 16 different beers would kill me. Solid work.

Luckily they had Heineken Light, Presidente, Miller Lite, Bud, Rolling Rock, Radeberger, a hard Cider, some Spanish pilsener I had never heard of before, Stella Artois... so there were a number of beers that went down smooth and didn't pack too much punch.

damn man

 

[Evilgrin 72]

What's really impressive is some dude crushing it in just over an hour!

I probably could have done this in my twenties, but not now. I'd probably yak after about 10-12 having to drink them at that pace. That's a pint every 4 minutes 11.25 seconds for an hour and change straight. I'd have to funnel them to get them down that rapidly and I don't think my stomach could hold that much in one shot.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

The worst part was having to get the bartender every time I had to piss to stand in the bathroom with us to make sure we weren't vomiting. At one point, I turned the guy and said : "when you were a little kid, did you dream about growing up and standing around in a bathroom watching two idiots urinate?"

We tried to whiz as infrequently as possible to avoid inconveniencing the guy too much, but it did lead to some mild discomfort from time to time as I tried to hold off "for another beer" before pissing.

ETA : I think we only went 4-5 times over the course of the challenge, which is not too bad considering we had to drink 2 gallons of beer.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Oh also, right before lunch, on the way back to my house from the supermarket, we stopped off at Rum Runners and had 2 pints each (this about noon) so I'm assuming those were metabolized prior to starting the challenge at 4:45. We needed these to kill the hangovers from the night before when my brother turned up unexpectedly around 10:00 and we ended up closing the bar down the block from my house - tab shows 10 beers and 2 whiskey shots each.

What in God's name am I doing?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

how was it a surprise when it was reported in this very thread on May 5th?

congrats though. we told you it wouldn't be that difficult. lots of weak drinkers in florida.

 

[gmbacm]

**UPDATE** - Crushed it. A small surprise thrown into the works in that you were required to drink 16 DIFFERENT beers - that wasn't in the written rules and didn't become apparent to us until we got into beer #2. No big deal, though, they had a ton of easy-drinking beers available. The bartender actually said we inadvertently had chosen a really good time to compete as they were having issues getting some of their bigger beers in stock and ended up having to replace some of their usual taps with stuff like Bud and Rolling Rock. Thus, we rarely had to venture into the world of porters/stouts, etc.Thumbs up - Much easier to do than I had expected. I remember drinking all 16 beers, the walk home is pretty hazy, though. Picture is on the Wall of Fame and got my $50 back. Received much adulation from the patrons of the bar, apparently the success rate is rather low. Began at 4:45 PM and completed at 10:20 PM. Plus, their jukebox is $0.25 plays and is packed with punk and metal. About $10 gave us a soundtrack for the entire thing.Thumbs down - They had no t-shirts in XL so we had to get a voucher for the shirts. I get the feeling I'm going to be chasing this for a while and may never get it. Bartender also told us that some dude completed it in 1:07. I didn't need to hear that in my moment of triumph. Woke up at 6:30 yesterday morning nauseous as hell and has to basically force myself to puke to get the remaining stale beer out of my stomach. Felt pretty good after that, though.

niceAnd no XL in stock for winners of a beer drinking competition? Yeah - you aren't getting those shirts...

 

[Evilgrin 72]

how was it a surprise when it was reported in this very thread on May 5th?congrats though. we told you it wouldn't be that difficult. lots of weak drinkers in florida.

I wasn't that worried, but you never know until you actually do it. The Cocoa Beach area is known for lively nightlife, but just about everyone in town is into surfing - a lot of lean muscle and not a lot of fat bastards sitting around drinking beer all day like you might find in cold weather cities like Buffalo or Chicago. Truth be told, even though I do surf, I'd typically be more at home in one of the aforementioned drinking towns. The success rate on this challenge is fairly low, so I guess a lot of younger kids who overestimate their consumption abilities have given it a go. My guess is that if they did this in Chicago, there's be 10 winners a day. People would do it just to drink free all night.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

**UPDATE** - Crushed it. A small surprise thrown into the works in that you were required to drink 16 DIFFERENT beers - that wasn't in the written rules and didn't become apparent to us until we got into beer #2. No big deal, though, they had a ton of easy-drinking beers available. The bartender actually said we inadvertently had chosen a really good time to compete as they were having issues getting some of their bigger beers in stock and ended up having to replace some of their usual taps with stuff like Bud and Rolling Rock. Thus, we rarely had to venture into the world of porters/stouts, etc.Thumbs up - Much easier to do than I had expected. I remember drinking all 16 beers, the walk home is pretty hazy, though. Picture is on the Wall of Fame and got my $50 back. Received much adulation from the patrons of the bar, apparently the success rate is rather low. Began at 4:45 PM and completed at 10:20 PM. Plus, their jukebox is $0.25 plays and is packed with punk and metal. About $10 gave us a soundtrack for the entire thing.Thumbs down - They had no t-shirts in XL so we had to get a voucher for the shirts. I get the feeling I'm going to be chasing this for a while and may never get it. Bartender also told us that some dude completed it in 1:07. I didn't need to hear that in my moment of triumph. Woke up at 6:30 yesterday morning nauseous as hell and has to basically force myself to puke to get the remaining stale beer out of my stomach. Felt pretty good after that, though.

niceAnd no XL in stock for winners of a beer drinking competition? Yeah - you aren't getting those shirts...

Seriously. Every time I try to get a shirt from a bar, they're out of L and XL. I'm usually too big for a large, but a XXL is WAY too big. You'd think these dopes would figure out by now which sizes are (by far) the most popular and stock up in those sizes. I mean, they sell the shirts there, so it's a frigging revenue stream. If I'd walked in there Sunday looking to drop $15 on a shirt, I would have walked away with my money.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

once you complete it, are you not able to do it again?

someone could do this every weekend and always drink for free. they'd be plastered all over the wall of fame before too long. would be good shtick.

 

[Godsbrother]

Oh also, right before lunch, on the way back to my house from the supermarket, we stopped off at Rum Runners and had 2 pints each (this about noon) so I'm assuming those were metabolized prior to starting the challenge at 4:45. We needed these to kill the hangovers from the night before when my brother turned up unexpectedly around 10:00 and we ended up closing the bar down the block from my house - tab shows 10 beers and 2 whiskey shots each. What in God's name am I doing?

EG, you are a SUPER Hero -OR- a worthless drunk!I can't make up my mind but you my hero either way.ETA: that is BS they didn't have XL shirts.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

once you complete it, are you not able to do it again?someone could do this every weekend and always drink for free. they'd be plastered all over the wall of fame before too long. would be good shtick.

I don't know... that's a good question, I actually thought about that as I was nearing the finish line, but I forgot to ask. I imagine it's one and done, but I don't know for sure.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Oh also, right before lunch, on the way back to my house from the supermarket, we stopped off at Rum Runners and had 2 pints each (this about noon) so I'm assuming those were metabolized prior to starting the challenge at 4:45. We needed these to kill the hangovers from the night before when my brother turned up unexpectedly around 10:00 and we ended up closing the bar down the block from my house - tab shows 10 beers and 2 whiskey shots each.

What in God's name am I doing?

EG, you are a SUPER Hero -OR- a worthless drunk!I can't make up my mind but you my hero either way.

ETA: that is BS they didn't have XL shirts.

Are the two mutually exclusive? If not, that might make for a fun comic book.

 

[Guest]

Congrats? I can't remember the last time I puked from drinking. There are times that I probably should have.

I'm pretty sure I completed this challenge on Sunday during a golf scramble. Now my liver needs to take a month off.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

If anyone wants to try this at home, go to a store, buy 21 cans/bottles of different beers (make one a pint, the rest 12 ouncers) and then drink one every 15 minutes until they're all gone.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

how was it a surprise when it was reported in this very thread on May 5th?congrats though. we told you it wouldn't be that difficult. lots of weak drinkers in florida.

86% failure rate, my brother just told me the bartender told him. Last try was the previous weekend, guy got to beer #15 and threw up.

 

[brewer]

how was it a surprise when it was reported in this very thread on May 5th?congrats though. we told you it wouldn't be that difficult. lots of weak drinkers in florida.

86% failure rate, my brother just told me the bartender told him. Last try was the previous weekend, guy got to beer #15 and threw up.

I guess the 'cleaning up vomit' job pushes the 'watching guys pee' job to second worst at this place....

 

[Evilgrin 72]

how was it a surprise when it was reported in this very thread on May 5th?congrats though. we told you it wouldn't be that difficult. lots of weak drinkers in florida.

86% failure rate, my brother just told me the bartender told him. Last try was the previous weekend, guy got to beer #15 and threw up.

I guess the 'cleaning up vomit' job pushes the 'watching guys pee' job to second worst at this place....

Unfortunately, it's certainly the same poor ******* that has to do both jobs.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

**UPDATE** - Crushed it. A small surprise thrown into the works in that you were required to drink 16 DIFFERENT beers - that wasn't in the written rules and didn't become apparent to us until we got into beer #2. No big deal, though, they had a ton of easy-drinking beers available. The bartender actually said we inadvertently had chosen a really good time to compete as they were having issues getting some of their bigger beers in stock and ended up having to replace some of their usual taps with stuff like Bud and Rolling Rock. Thus, we rarely had to venture into the world of porters/stouts, etc.

Thumbs up - Much easier to do than I had expected. I remember drinking all 16 beers, the walk home is pretty hazy, though. Picture is on the Wall of Fame and got my $50 back. Received much adulation from the patrons of the bar, apparently the success rate is rather low. Began at 4:45 PM and completed at 10:20 PM. Plus, their jukebox is $0.25 plays and is packed with punk and metal. About $10 gave us a soundtrack for the entire thing.

Thumbs down - They had no t-shirts in XL so we had to get a voucher for the shirts. I get the feeling I'm going to be chasing this for a while and may never get it. Bartender also told us that some dude completed it in 1:07. I didn't need to hear that in my moment of triumph. Woke up at 6:30 yesterday morning nauseous as hell and has to basically force myself to puke to get the remaining stale beer out of my stomach. Felt pretty good after that, though.

You should give them their $50 back.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

**UPDATE** - Crushed it. A small surprise thrown into the works in that you were required to drink 16 DIFFERENT beers - that wasn't in the written rules and didn't become apparent to us until we got into beer #2. No big deal, though, they had a ton of easy-drinking beers available. The bartender actually said we inadvertently had chosen a really good time to compete as they were having issues getting some of their bigger beers in stock and ended up having to replace some of their usual taps with stuff like Bud and Rolling Rock. Thus, we rarely had to venture into the world of porters/stouts, etc.

Thumbs up - Much easier to do than I had expected. I remember drinking all 16 beers, the walk home is pretty hazy, though. Picture is on the Wall of Fame and got my $50 back. Received much adulation from the patrons of the bar, apparently the success rate is rather low. Began at 4:45 PM and completed at 10:20 PM. Plus, their jukebox is $0.25 plays and is packed with punk and metal. About $10 gave us a soundtrack for the entire thing.

Thumbs down - They had no t-shirts in XL so we had to get a voucher for the shirts. I get the feeling I'm going to be chasing this for a while and may never get it. Bartender also told us that some dude completed it in 1:07. I didn't need to hear that in my moment of triumph. Woke up at 6:30 yesterday morning nauseous as hell and has to basically force myself to puke to get the remaining stale beer out of my stomach. Felt pretty good after that, though.

You should give them their $50 back.

I could have held it in if I'd wanted to, but I'm glad I didn't, I felt so much better after that. It was just a quick 2 heaves and a gargle of Crest Pro Health and I was right back to sleep.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

**UPDATE** - Crushed it. A small surprise thrown into the works in that you were required to drink 16 DIFFERENT beers - that wasn't in the written rules and didn't become apparent to us until we got into beer #2. No big deal, though, they had a ton of easy-drinking beers available. The bartender actually said we inadvertently had chosen a really good time to compete as they were having issues getting some of their bigger beers in stock and ended up having to replace some of their usual taps with stuff like Bud and Rolling Rock. Thus, we rarely had to venture into the world of porters/stouts, etc.

Thumbs up - Much easier to do than I had expected. I remember drinking all 16 beers, the walk home is pretty hazy, though. Picture is on the Wall of Fame and got my $50 back. Received much adulation from the patrons of the bar, apparently the success rate is rather low. Began at 4:45 PM and completed at 10:20 PM. Plus, their jukebox is $0.25 plays and is packed with punk and metal. About $10 gave us a soundtrack for the entire thing.

Thumbs down - They had no t-shirts in XL so we had to get a voucher for the shirts. I get the feeling I'm going to be chasing this for a while and may never get it. Bartender also told us that some dude completed it in 1:07. I didn't need to hear that in my moment of triumph. Woke up at 6:30 yesterday morning nauseous as hell and has to basically force myself to puke to get the remaining stale beer out of my stomach. Felt pretty good after that, though.

You should give them their $50 back.

I could have held it in if I'd wanted to, but I'm glad I didn't, I felt so much better after that. It was just a quick 2 heaves and a gargle of Crest Pro Health and I was right back to sleep.

That picture on teh wall will haunt you for the rest of your days.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

will be hilarious when someone writes "FRAUD" in marker over EG's face on the Wall of Fame at this place.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

**UPDATE** - Crushed it. A small surprise thrown into the works in that you were required to drink 16 DIFFERENT beers - that wasn't in the written rules and didn't become apparent to us until we got into beer #2. No big deal, though, they had a ton of easy-drinking beers available. The bartender actually said we inadvertently had chosen a really good time to compete as they were having issues getting some of their bigger beers in stock and ended up having to replace some of their usual taps with stuff like Bud and Rolling Rock. Thus, we rarely had to venture into the world of porters/stouts, etc.

Thumbs up - Much easier to do than I had expected. I remember drinking all 16 beers, the walk home is pretty hazy, though. Picture is on the Wall of Fame and got my $50 back. Received much adulation from the patrons of the bar, apparently the success rate is rather low. Began at 4:45 PM and completed at 10:20 PM. Plus, their jukebox is $0.25 plays and is packed with punk and metal. About $10 gave us a soundtrack for the entire thing.

Thumbs down - They had no t-shirts in XL so we had to get a voucher for the shirts. I get the feeling I'm going to be chasing this for a while and may never get it. Bartender also told us that some dude completed it in 1:07. I didn't need to hear that in my moment of triumph. Woke up at 6:30 yesterday morning nauseous as hell and has to basically force myself to puke to get the remaining stale beer out of my stomach. Felt pretty good after that, though.

You should give them their $50 back.

I could have held it in if I'd wanted to, but I'm glad I didn't, I felt so much better after that. It was just a quick 2 heaves and a gargle of Crest Pro Health and I was right back to sleep.

That picture on teh wall will haunt you for the rest of your days.

Hell no, I'm just glad I didn't vomit on the way home.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

will be hilarious when someone writes "FRAUD" in marker over EG's face on the Wall of Fame at this place.

Someone from here? Also, you'd have to do it to everyone because the Wall of Fame and Wall of Shame are both digital picture frames that slideshow the various winners/losers. Also, the rules clearly state that you only have to metabolize the beer for 6 hours and 23 minutes after you complete the challenge. This was outside the allowable statute of limitations.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Also, the rules clearly state that you only have to metabolize the beer for 6 hours and 23 minutes after you complete the challenge.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Also, the rules clearly state that you only have to metabolize the beer for 6 hours and 23 minutes after you complete the challenge.

I wouldn't have been shocked if they did. They took this really seriously. First beer I finished, I handed the guy the mug back and asked for another and he says : "Looks like you still got a little left there..." There was maybe 1 ml of liquid in the glass, I couldn't believe it. I picked it back up and tipped it and practically had to wait for it to run down the side of the glass and dig into the inside of the glass with my tongue.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Also, the rules clearly state that you only have to metabolize the beer for 6 hours and 23 minutes after you complete the challenge.

I wouldn't have been shocked if they did. They took this really seriously. First beer I finished, I handed the guy the mug back and asked for another and he says : "Looks like you still got a little left there..." There was maybe 1 ml of liquid in the glass, I couldn't believe it. I picked it back up and tipped it and practically had to wait for it to run down the side of the glass and dig into the inside of the glass with my tongue.

so the smart play if you're trying to make this easier is to dribble a lot of it down your chin when taking a big swig I guess.

 

[roadkill1292]

The worst part was having to get the bartender every time I had to piss to stand in the bathroom with us to make sure we weren't vomiting. At one point, I turned the guy and said : "when you were a little kid, did you dream about growing up and standing around in a bathroom watching two idiots urinate?"We tried to whiz as infrequently as possible to avoid inconveniencing the guy too much, but it did lead to some mild discomfort from time to time as I tried to hold off "for another beer" before pissing.ETA : I think we only went 4-5 times over the course of the challenge, which is not too bad considering we had to drink 2 gallons of beer.

How was your pee? Fire hose? As you got drunker, did you stand with your back against the opposite wall and let fly a rainbow stream across the room to demonstrate your strength and never-say-die attitude?

 

[Thorn]

If anyone wants to try this at home, go to a store, buy 21 cans/bottles of different beers (make one a pint, the rest 12 ouncers) and then drink one every 15 minutes until they're all gone.

I thought there was no time limit?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

EG: How many did you knock out in the first hour? Seems like that's the money hour.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Also, the rules clearly state that you only have to metabolize the beer for 6 hours and 23 minutes after you complete the challenge.

I wouldn't have been shocked if they did. They took this really seriously. First beer I finished, I handed the guy the mug back and asked for another and he says : "Looks like you still got a little left there..." There was maybe 1 ml of liquid in the glass, I couldn't believe it. I picked it back up and tipped it and practically had to wait for it to run down the side of the glass and dig into the inside of the glass with my tongue.

Did you say same glass?

 

[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?

ahem

 

[Evilgrin 72]

The worst part was having to get the bartender every time I had to piss to stand in the bathroom with us to make sure we weren't vomiting. At one point, I turned the guy and said : "when you were a little kid, did you dream about growing up and standing around in a bathroom watching two idiots urinate?"We tried to whiz as infrequently as possible to avoid inconveniencing the guy too much, but it did lead to some mild discomfort from time to time as I tried to hold off "for another beer" before pissing.ETA : I think we only went 4-5 times over the course of the challenge, which is not too bad considering we had to drink 2 gallons of beer.

How was your pee? Fire hose? As you got drunker, did you stand with your back against the opposite wall and let fly a rainbow stream across the room to demonstrate your strength and never-say-die attitude?

Not with an employee watching. He would have seen my schvantz.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

If anyone wants to try this at home, go to a store, buy 21 cans/bottles of different beers (make one a pint, the rest 12 ouncers) and then drink one every 15 minutes until they're all gone.

I thought there was no time limit?

There isn't, that's just what you'd have to do to finish in the same time we finished in.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

EG: How many did you knock out in the first hour? Seems like that's the money hour.

I actually think we kept a fairly consistent pace from beginning to end.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Also, the rules clearly state that you only have to metabolize the beer for 6 hours and 23 minutes after you complete the challenge.

I wouldn't have been shocked if they did. They took this really seriously. First beer I finished, I handed the guy the mug back and asked for another and he says : "Looks like you still got a little left there..." There was maybe 1 ml of liquid in the glass, I couldn't believe it. I picked it back up and tipped it and practically had to wait for it to run down the side of the glass and dig into the inside of the glass with my tongue.

Did you say same glass?

They actually had different glassware for different beers - Radeberger, for example, has it's own style of glass.

"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?

ahem

Yeah, you were right on there. Common sense would have dictated that, but it wasn't mentioned in any of their online or in-house literature. I think it made it more fun to do, so I'm glad in retrospect.

 

[Grahamburn]

Nice job, EG. You definitely lucked out on some of the lighter options being available. I only remember them having a couple on tap when I was in there a few weeks ago.

This would be brutal if you have to knock out 5 or 6 7% abv IPA's.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Nice job, EG. You definitely lucked out on some of the lighter options being available. I only remember them having a couple on tap when I was in there a few weeks ago. This would be brutal if you have to knock out 5 or 6 7% abv IPA's.

Thanks, man. Yeah, that's what the bartender said. I think we only had to do 2 or 3 6%+ ABV beers out of 16, that was a remarkable stroke of luck and surely made it easier than it might have been. Now they just have to give me my GD t-shirt. When were you there? I was out on the town with the same brother 3 weekends ago, but I think that particular weekend, we decided not to walk out there and stayed closer to home - Yellow House, Casablanca, Big Lick's, Beach Shack.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Update : still haven't received my free t-shirt. I don't think they ever put us on the Wall of Fame either. So, thus far, all I accomplished was getting 16 free beers.

 

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Update : still haven't received my free t-shirt. I don't think they ever put us on the Wall of Fame either. So, thus far, all I accomplished was getting 16 free beers.

I would have an atty friend write them a very formal letter demanding your shirt and picture posted, just because it would be funny.I dominated the local Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin Challenge record (68 seconds...destroying the prior 2min + record) yet have never seen my photo on the rotating screen at the entrance. Bastards.

 

[Grahamburn]

Update : still haven't received my free t-shirt. I don't think they ever put us on the Wall of Fame either. So, thus far, all I accomplished was getting 16 free beers.

That doesn't really surprise me. It's not exactly an upscale establishment. I'll have to check out Big Lick's. I've never been there before, but I just checked their website, and they have $1 domestic drafts all day every day. Big fan of the Yellow House. Surprisingly good food and a great place to drink. Their juke box is loaded with obscure metal too. They hate me in there.

 

[Jaysus]

GB 16 free beers

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Update : still haven't received my free t-shirt. I don't think they ever put us on the Wall of Fame either. So, thus far, all I accomplished was getting 16 free beers.

That doesn't really surprise me. It's not exactly an upscale establishment. I'll have to check out Big Lick's. I've never been there before, but I just checked their website, and they have $1 domestic drafts all day every day. Big fan of the Yellow House. Surprisingly good food and a great place to drink. Their juke box is loaded with obscure metal too. They hate me in there.

Big Lick's $1 drafts are about 10 oz PBRs. The Jell-O shots are $1 too and they're STRONG. Yellow House knows me very well, in fact, they serve me $1 pony cans well after the 7 PM cut-off, but don't tell anyone. I love both of those bars, plus Casablanca. Paddy Cassidy's a couple miles north in the Publix shopping center is a hidden gem too - $2 wells all day Friday and Saturday and a fine pint ($5) as well if you're so inclined. 20+ taps and 20+ Irish whiskeys too.Coconuts is literally a stone's throw from my front door, but that place is too young and hip for me. No better eye candy than at about 2 PM on their back deck between Spring break and October or so, though. Wow.

 

[Grahamburn]

I don't even bother with Coconuts. I'll just hang out at the Beach Shack, pay half as much, and get the same scenery.I need to get back over there soon. No Gauntlet attempts on the horizon though.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I don't even bother with Coconuts. I'll just hang out at the Beach Shack, pay half as much, and get the same scenery.I need to get back over there soon. No Gauntlet attempts on the horizon though.

That's pretty much what I do. Actually, more often I just get up early and set up camp on the beach just off the outskirts of what becomes "tent city" behind Coconuts and pack a cooler with my own drinks.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Update : Still never got my t-shirt. Popped in there on Saturday as I was out in Cocoa Beach for a birthday party and made my (roughly) 8th and final attempt. No shirts at all, they said. I gave up and finally threw the voucher I had been carrying in the recesses of my wallet for 3 1/2 years in the garbage. Pretty sure they never put us on the Wall of Fame either.