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Post by laughingduck on Apr 14, 2010 18:43:20 GMT -5
I keep reading that they don't let you bring booze into centaroo because they want you to buy their beer. Do they serve any drinks other than beer? Can you get wine or hard liquor?
I keep reading that they don't let you bring booze into centaroo because they want you to buy their beer. Do they serve any drinks other than beer? Can you get wine or hard liquor?
Nope only beer. It sucks because I don't drink beer. I have emailed them about it and the response was something about licensing I think.
I just take a small flask of liquor hidden on me, and buy coke inside and mix it. I know of other people who take mixed drinks and/or wine in a camelbak, but sometimes they will not let you in with a full camelbak - it depends on the person at the gate. If my campsite is close enough I will take Margarita breaks at my site
Post by plasticpepper on Apr 14, 2010 21:16:25 GMT -5
I feel your pain, I hate beer too!
As for searches...it varies a lot from person to person, since it's just volunteers conducting the searches they're not very consistent. They will usually pat you down a bit, but in my experience they're not too thorough about checking bags. If you've got any kind of interior pocket in your bag, or even if you just bury something at the bottom, you'd probably have no trouble.
There was talk of a wine tent this year. Not sure if it's going to happen. Daniroo might know. But yeah, no booze unless you hide in your junk. Which is really easy if you are so inclined.
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Isn't there a Jack Daniels vendor in Centeroo (or possibly in the back of What)?
Also, I thought that they had wine in the Brooers tent, too? Maybe not. I may be confused with the State Fair now!!!!
I didn't see any wine in the Brooers tent last year. The licenses for liquor and beer are very different. I doubt anyone will be serving liquor in the forseeable future. Best to quietly bring your own through the gate.
remember guys those tiny 2 dolla shot bottles you find in little plastic bottles at your local liqour store can be VERY helpful going through a search line....
The people working the gates are NOT volunteers, they are seperate, paid security people. And I had great difficulty trying to get beer into centeroo... and any methods I did have that were successful, I'd rather not talk about on here... they could be watching....
I think not having wine and liquor for sale during the day is a smart idea - people get dehydrated from the heat without alcohol, add in liquor and wine and i bet it happens WAY faster.
OK I GOT THIS >>> I bought a 4-pack of these FLIXIBLE FLASKS last year (12.95) and they were never detected. I put them underneath the bladder of my camelback. www.hideyourbooze.com/rumruflfl.html HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SITE!
Also, for mixers there are 2 TIKI BARS in Centaroo that sell non-alcoholic daiquiris in those huge tall/skinny cups. They are just begging you to add your own booze.
ALSO, TIP - - If you save the big tall skinny cup thingy refills are half price all festival. I still have mine
OK I GOT THIS >>> I bought a 4-pack of these FLIXIBLE FLASKS last year (12.95) and they were never detected. I put them underneath the bladder of my camelback. www.hideyourbooze.com/rumruflfl.html HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SITE!
Also, for mixers there are 2 TIKI BARS in Centaroo that sell non-alcoholic daiquiris in those huge tall/skinny cups. They are just begging you to add your own booze.
ALSO, TIP - - If you save the big tall skinny cup thingy refills are half price all festival. I still have mine
I forgot about those daquaris!! I bought one and added rum - it was wonderful, although they were a little pricey.
I forget who the major beer sponsor is. Bud, I think. They also have a lot of microbrewy stuff like Sweetwater and Magic Hat. The Brooers tent has a lot more variety, though.
yeah, it's budweiser, but seems like there are alot of sweetwater stations set up as well...of course there is the brooers tent, but there was a beer stand next to the which stage last year that had lots of different kinds of beers as well
I don't like beer, but a drank a fair amount of Woodchuck last year. For the non-beer drinkers, try Woodchuck. It wasn't available at every beer stand, but it was at a lot of them.
remember guys those tiny 2 dolla shot bottles you find in little plastic bottles at your local liqour store can be VERY helpful going through a search line....
I'm not sure where your at, but down here in Georgia all those shots are usally $1. If they have been there a while they'll sometimes do 2 for $1. And they are good for Centaroo!
That red beer (i think it was magic hat) last year was delicious and freakin everybody was drinking it. Which was hilarious cause it looked like everyone was walkin around with red soda or koolaid
That red beer (i think it was magic hat) last year was delicious and freakin everybody was drinking it. Which was hilarious cause it looked like everyone was walkin around with red soda or koolaid
I think it was the #9. It's made from beet roots. Once I discovered it, that's all I bought for the rest of the weekend.
The people working the gates are NOT volunteers, they are seperate, paid security people. And I had great difficulty trying to get beer into centeroo... and any methods I did have that were successful, I'd rather not talk about on here... they could be watching....
I think not having wine and liquor for sale during the day is a smart idea - people get dehydrated from the heat without alcohol, add in liquor and wine and i bet it happens WAY faster.
I agree that while it can be frustrating the no liquor/wine thing is a smart move on Roo's part. It really bugged me the first year I went, but after thinking about it, it makes sense, plus you can always have cheaper hard booze at your camp site + there's so many unauthorized vendors with tasty, cheap cocktails in the camps anyway.
one of my favorite cocktails to pre-game with is a bit of regional flavor, something in NYC known as "Nutcrackers". They're quarter waters with a fair share of booze in 'em, and they knock you on your ass quick. My favorite flavor is the "slap-yer-momma" flavor. They sell them on the street + at hood bodegas.
I always keep my Camelback bladder full of vodka. Ive never had issues getting it with it. usually mix it with ice tea for an icepick! drunk and wired from the caffeine. great drink for latenight party
I don't like beer, but a drank a fair amount of Woodchuck last year. For the non-beer drinkers, try Woodchuck. It wasn't available at every beer stand, but it was at a lot of them.
i smuggled in tall cans of strongbow all weekend the year before last-never had a problem, they were so tasty when it was so hot out, and they still taste good even if they're not still cold. cider is my go to hot summer fest drink! yummy!
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I don't like beer, but a drank a fair amount of Woodchuck last year. For the non-beer drinkers, try Woodchuck. It wasn't available at every beer stand, but it was at a lot of them.
You should try the Magic Hat #9. That shit is delicious and easy to drink for non typical beer fans. We just started getting that stuff in TX and I'm a changed man! ;D
