$2 Beer night… what a joke

[stickybuddy]

That TwoConn Easy Ale from Two Roads is only 4.3% ABV. Miller Lite is 4.2% ABV. So you could offer that as someone suggested.

Of course that TwoConn Easy Ale tastes like crap to me. Someone bought me one at a game and I could barely get it down. But I guess it's better than Miller Lite.

Disagree….it is not better than Miller Lite

 

[Husky25]

But how was the parking?

 

[Fairfield_1st]

Yesterday was Wednesday. Wasn't that nickel night at Thumpers? That's the promotion I want.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

But how was the parking?

I parked in back of McMahon or whatever they are calling it now, maybe N lot? Very fast getting out and then stayed off 195 to get back to 84. Pretty smooth

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Gampel is an awful place to do this to be honest. But the only place UConn legally can.

UConn hockey had $2 beer night Fridays in XL when they still played there

 

[CTBasketball]

UConn hockey had $2 beer night Fridays in XL when they still played there

XL owns the concessions so that’s their decision to draw more fans to the game. UConn could likely ask to have one at XL for basketball, but for what cost? We already sell the place out XL would be eating profit.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Low key, I also suspect that the jalapeno mac and cheese guy is lurking on this thread and debating whether to put in the effort to set up a Boneyard account just as an avenue to get whatever he's thinking about $2 beer night off his chest.

 

[Husky25]

Low key, I also suspect that the jalapeno mac and cheese guy is lurking on this thread and debating whether to put in the effort to set up a Boneyard account just as an avenue to get whatever he's thinking about $2 beer night off his chest.

Last I heard (albeit more than a few years ago), that guy was unfortunately not doing very well. It's been nearly a decade (can't find much after 2016, and don't feel like looking any deeper), so I hope, "he got his puppies [back] in order (so to speak)."

 

[Hunt for 7]

Kids these days couldn’t handle it. Soft.

Why don’t we just do a grain alcohol punch game. Talk about puking. The first half would be the loudest ever then when halftime comes and everybody really starts to feel it as the adrenaline starts to ebb. Then the puke brigade would start at about the 18 minute mark of the second half. I know some of you have to remember the grain alcohol watermelon parties. This was the 1980’s and perhaps not exactly 100% legal but I am certain the statue of limitations has expired on this type of offense

 

[DSquiz]

Lmao who takes a bus (god help you) or train to XL?

I take the train to nearly every game. The station is a block from XL, is cheaper then parking, and avoids any drinking issues. Why wouldn't you take the train to XL?

 

[willie99]

I don't drink beer, but that's just wrong

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Last I heard (albeit more than a few years ago), that guy was unfortunately not doing very well. It's been nearly a decade (can't find much after 2016, and don't feel like looking any deeper), so I hope, "he got his puppies [back] in order (so to speak)."

Think he has been arrested a few times including fighting with cops.

 

[Waquoit]

I take the train to nearly every game. The station is a block from XL, is cheaper then parking, and avoids any drinking issues. Why wouldn't you take the train to XL?

Because he's too busy laughing his ass off.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Lmao who takes a bus (god help you) or train to XL?

I take the bus to XL for probably 80% of games

 

[Marbles90]

Lmao who takes a bus (god help you) or train to XL?

I have also taken the bus to XL as well as taking it to work downtown every day. Hartford actually has a very good public transportation system. Why would you laugh at that and why is that people in this country are so negative about public transportation?

 

[elmcityboy]

Lmao who takes a bus (god help you) or train to XL?

glad a few other posters are jumping on this. i regularly take the train from new haven for xl games.

the idea that driving and parking is somehow preferable to taking cheap, readily available public transportation to a sporting event is absolutely baffling. take the train ONCE with a couple friends and a six pack and you will never want to drive anywhere again.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

glad a few other posters are jumping on this. i regularly take the train from new haven for xl games.

the idea that driving and parking is somehow preferable to taking cheap, readily available public transportation to a sporting event is absolutely baffling. take the train ONCE with a couple friends and a six pack and you will never want to drive anywhere again.

Train travel rules.

I took my first longer-ish distance Amtrak trip in 2022 when I had to take the train from Stamford to Baltimore for an educational conference. Such a relaxing experience and it was fun being able to get around without even thinking about parking.

I'll take the same trip this summer as the Yankees will be in Baltimore the same weekend as my birthday. Never been to a game at Camden Yards, so can't wait for that and even though I was there for work, Baltimore became one of my favorite American cities.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

If I'm going into Hartford, I'm taking the Fastrack. Do it for sporting events, concerts, championship parades, etc.

Hope we've answered RocktheWorld's question

 

[MJKI]

And the pros prefer sipping and savoring those craft cans in the comfort and safety of home. Kill shot from last night’s game viewing. A doppelbock, rauchbier, and a couple big boy DIPAs. Delicious.

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The indikator is awesome. I don't know if you get up to Schillings often but right now they have their Weinachstbier, a holiday single bock, on tap and its perfection in a beer

 

[karstenkibbe]

The indikator is awesome. I don't know if you get up to Schillings often but right now they have their Weinachstbier, a holiday single bock, on tap and its perfection in a beer

Unfortunately, it’s just too far. Planning a Hill Farmstead/Schilling road trip for after mud season. Will hike the Pemi Loop and do some peak bagging in VT as well.

No one on the east coast comes close to Schilling’s level with heritage styles. Luckily, most of their drops trickle down into distro just over the border from me to DeCicco’s in NY. Possibly the best craft beer section at a grocery store in the U.S.

 

[MJKI]

Unfortunately, it’s just too far. Planning a Hill Farmstead/Schilling road trip for after mud season. Will hike the Pemi Loop and do some peak bagging in VT as well.

No one on the east coast comes close to Schilling’s level with heritage styles. Luckily, most of their drops trickle down into distro just over the border from me to DeCicco’s in NY. Possibly the best craft beer section at a grocery store in the U.S.

Their distribution has certainly improved. You can also always call if you see something you like that is on rotation and have them hold it for you in the back for when you come up.
Would recommend doing the rounds when you visit and hitting Wildbloom across the street; new brewery, same guys who did Henniker Brewery. Think more farm style beers, like the new offshoot of Treehouse sort of.

 

[Rocktheworld]

I take the train to nearly every game. The station is a block from XL, is cheaper then parking, and avoids any drinking issues. Why wouldn't you take the train to XL?

Because taking the train for me and the vast majority of CT residents would involve driving to and parking at or ubering to the train station I would take to get to Hartford. And that whole process would take much much longer than driving. And you’re bound to train departure times. And trains don’t run very late. Can’t believe I’d need to explain that lol

I’m also not tripping over paying however less than the $20 it is to park. If you don’t live within walking distance to the station in New Haven I don’t see the benefit at all other than “drinking issues”

 

[Rocktheworld]

I have also taken the bus to XL as well as taking it to work downtown every day. Hartford actually has a very good public transportation system. Why would you laugh at that and why is that people in this country are so negative about public transportation?

I love public transit. Lived in Boston proper with no car for two years and Cambridge for a year before that. Used to take it in SD but it really sucks and is ultimately inconvenient. I only take the train going to and around NY.

I just work in the north end of Hartford currently, and know of Hartford’s general reputation, and wince at the idea of taking the bus.

 

[superjohn]

Because taking the train for me and the vast majority of CT residents would involve driving to and parking at or ubering to the train station I would take to get to Hartford. And that whole process would take much much longer than driving. And you’re bound to train departure times. And trains don’t run very late. Can’t believe I’d need to explain that lol

I’m also not tripping over paying however less than the $20 it is to park. If you don’t live within walking distance to the station in New Haven I don’t see the benefit at all other than “drinking issues”

Where do these people live in CT where they can take public transportation to and from Hartford without getting in a car? They're making it sound like NYC.

They must all live together right next to the New Britian bus station and the New Haven train station.

 

[krinklecut]

Lmao who takes a bus (god help you) or train to XL?

Taking a Fastrak bus in for an XL game is an elite move

 

[CTBasketball]

Train travel rules.

I took my first longer-ish distance Amtrak trip in 2022 when I had to take the train from Stamford to Baltimore for an educational conference. Such a relaxing experience and it was fun being able to get around without even thinking about parking.

I'll take the same trip this summer as the Yankees will be in Baltimore the same weekend as my birthday. Never been to a game at Camden Yards, so can't wait for that and even though I was there for work, Baltimore became one of my favorite American cities.

Train travel is the best.

For big XL games the train needs to be run more frequently, and the return trains need to run later. If I still lived in Fairfield I would 100% train up to New Haven then Hartford, but CTRail always cuts off service too early.

 

[Hurleyman216]

We discussed this before. You can’t do $2 craft beers. Kids will be puking everywhere and drunk drivers will abound. Craft beer is for the pros.

I’m 20 years removed from being a college student, but if you think these kids can’t handle craft beer better than almost every adult you’re crazy. My college self could out drink my current self by at least a factor of 5.

 

[krinklecut]

Where do these people live in CT where they can take public transportation to and from Hartford without getting in a car? They're making it sound like NYC.

They must all live together right next to the New Britian bus station and the New Haven train station.

Driving 5 minutes to the free Fastrak parking lot is a lot better than driving into Hartford and dealing with parking. And there are way more stations than the one in New Britain.

And then of course you have a bunch of stops on the New Haven to Hartford train line. You can grab the train in New Haven, Wallingford, Meriden, Kensington/Berlin, Windsor, and Windsor Locks.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

Driving 5 minutes to the free Fastrak parking lot is a lot better than driving into Hartford and dealing with parking. And there are way more stations than the one in New Britain.

Exactly, going car-free is tough for all but a few. But driving to Fastrack is 100% easier than fighting traffic on I-84 into Hartford and finding parking.

Not sure on the Waterbury/Southington/Cheshire express buses. I would probably drive to one of the NB/Newington stops from there, but then bus from there to avoid the city.

 

[HCCForever]

We don't have control over concessions at XL Center. XL is the better venue for it considering all the public transit available to get to the game. Fewer drunk drivers after

You can get lyft/uber anywhere nowadays. And maybe drinkers have designated drivers. Obviously, never a good idea to drive drunk.