Marv's Neighbor Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 https://www.newyorkupstate.com/breweries/2019/05/remember-the-beerball-it-was-once-the-life-of-every-party.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 My HS buddies and I made many a space helmet.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Empty beerball + empty 3 liter + some light engineering = gravity bong of doom! Ah, the good ol’ Red Jacket days.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I thought you meant the "Beerball" ex mod? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hmm, i do not remember this, but i was born in 83, so wasn't drinking much beer back then.. ? I remember the mini kegs I used to get from tops though. Had a friend that looked like he was 30 and would always buy them when we were teenagers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Ah, the beerball. Had a few of those back at Ohio University in the 90's. One grocery store called Big Bear carried them. The only problem was when you didn't have enough people and beer stayed in it overnight.....got stale REAL quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: I thought you meant the "Beerball" ex mod? when was Beerball ever the life of the party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Never seemed to be enough. Drunk kickball after lasted about 2 minutes until it was in dozens of pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 seems like it would be a good idea for those microbrewery types to bring back. Instead of a growler, give these out with your beer and then they could come back and re-fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 My experiences with Beerball can be summed up rather concisely: Flat, tasteless and smells funky. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Just now, Gugny said: My experiences with Beerball can be summed up rather concisely: Flat, tasteless and smells funky. those are his physical attributes ... what about the guy himself? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 If you were real classy, you'd save them up and make them into patio lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike in Horseheads said: I thought you meant the "Beerball" ex mod? Who owns the trademark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I still have a tap somewhere in the basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Haslett_Stomp said: My HS buddies and I made many a space helmet.? Love love love your screen name! One of my favorite plays off all time! Still hate the Stiller’s 1 hour ago, badassgixxer05 said: Hmm, i do not remember this, but i was born in 83, so wasn't drinking much beer back then.. ? I remember the mini kegs I used to get from tops though. Had a friend that looked like he was 30 and would always buy them when we were teenagers.. Let me fill ya in youngin! Late 70’s, October home game , Rich Stadium lucky to have 30K in the crowd... ya got a ticket for it, you could bring a beer ball in ! And you never paid more than $3 for a single scalped ticket! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassgixxer05 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Love love love your screen name! One of my favorite plays off all time! Still hate the Stiller’s Let me fill ya in youngin! Late 70’s, October home game , Rich Stadium lucky to have 30K in the crowd... ya got a ticket for it, you could bring a beer ball in ! And you never paid more than $3 for a single scalped ticket! ahhh, the good ol' days.. lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Gugny said: My experiences with Beerball can be summed up rather concisely: Flat, tasteless and smells funky. And the hangovers were brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, ShadyBillsFan said: when was Beerball ever the life of the party When he kept us knuckle heads in line and at peace with one another so the party could continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Love love love your screen name! One of my favorite plays off all time! Still hate the Stiller’s Let me fill ya in youngin! Late 70’s, October home game , Rich Stadium lucky to have 30K in the crowd... ya got a ticket for it, you could bring a beer ball in ! And you never paid more than $3 for a single scalped ticket! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 3 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: those are his physical attributes ... what about the guy himself? When did you taste him? Was this a tailgate thing? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Loved these things. Killed one with three buddies in the parking lot before the Bills’ home opener in 1990 and one of the guys slept through the entire game. Good times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Loved the beerball! Used to work at Tops in the mid 80’s and they were a staple at the parking lot parties! Also great for Bills games and camping at Allegany! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, eball said: Loved these things. Killed one with three buddies in the parking lot before the Bills’ home opener in 1990 and one of the guys slept through the entire game. Good times... This sounds like something @BringBackFergy would do. He's been known to nap at tailgates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 39 minutes ago, Gugny said: This sounds like something @BringBackFergy would do. He's been known to nap at tailgates. I had to kick some ass the night before. Justified. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Have to love Beerballs. I remember a guy in the dorm when lacking a tap came up with the genius idea of “tapping” the thing with a hunting knife. The Beerball exploded and everything in the room was covered in fine beer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 6 hours ago, 4_kidd_4 said: Empty beerball + empty 3 liter + some light engineering = gravity bong of doom! Ah, the good ol’ Red Jacket days.... Gravity Bong! Holy crap, I had forgotten all about those lung busters!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 58 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: Have to love Beerballs. I remember a guy in the dorm when lacking a tap came up with the genius idea of “tapping” the thing with a hunting knife. The Beerball exploded and everything in the room was covered in fine beer. By fine you mean a mist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Cripple Creek said: By fine you mean a mist. In a way yes, a sticky and eventually very smelly mist. The odor of beerballs is not so fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said: By fine you mean a mist. ...or PBR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, BuffaloBill said: In a way yes, a sticky and eventually very smelly mist. The odor of beerballs is not so fine. I have heard the same. The longer it stays around the worse it gets! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, BuffaloBill said: In a way yes, a sticky and eventually very smelly mist. The odor of beerballs is not so fine. Stale beer smells very similar ro dried vomit, IMO. Our house in Ithaca always smelled like one or the other, or both. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 3 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: Have to love Beerballs. I remember a guy in the dorm when lacking a tap came up with the genius idea of “tapping” the thing with a hunting knife. The Beerball exploded and everything in the room was covered in fine beer. “Fine” = Matts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Back when people were normal and not out of control... One could actually bring a beerball into the Rockpile. Imagine doing that today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 5 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Back when people were normal and not out of control... One could actually bring a beerball into the Rockpile. Imagine doing that today. You are imagining bringing a nonexistent product into a nonexistent venue. Imagine that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 8 hours ago, The Senator said: Stale beer smells very similar ro dried vomit, IMO. Our house in Ithaca always smelled like one or the other, or both. . Yeah the guys dorm in college always held the stench of sweat, stale beer and vomit. I am surprised that the thing was not considered a superfund site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 7 hours ago, BringBackFergy said: “Fine” = Matts?? When you were in College, yes. As my roommate and best friend (still go to Bills games with him today) back then said “Cheap beer is good beer and free beer is always better!!” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Cripple Creek said: You are imagining bringing a nonexistent product into a nonexistent venue. Imagine that. No. I knew an old-timer that said... That they would bring a beerball into the Rockpile. Totally possible: NSFW: Don't be a... https://www.ebay.com/p/Stap-on-Brew-Ballz-Beer-Drinking-Game-Bachelorette-Bachelor-Party-Gag-Gift/2255357153?iid=152001696862&chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=152001696862&targetid=596843724198&device=m&adtype=pla&googleloc=9021638&poi=&campaignid=1689945013&adgroupid=69559042287&rlsatarget=pla-596843724198&abcId=1140466&merchantid=8307774&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4YaGj7Cd4gIVhbfACh1oywp8EAQYAyABEgKcS_D_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: No. I knew an old-timer that said... That they would bring a beerball into the Rockpile. Totally possible: NSFW: Don't be a... https://www.ebay.com/p/Stap-on-Brew-Ballz-Beer-Drinking-Game-Bachelorette-Bachelor-Party-Gag-Gift/2255357153?iid=152001696862&chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=152001696862&targetid=596843724198&device=m&adtype=pla&googleloc=9021638&poi=&campaignid=1689945013&adgroupid=69559042287&rlsatarget=pla-596843724198&abcId=1140466&merchantid=8307774&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4YaGj7Cd4gIVhbfACh1oywp8EAQYAyABEgKcS_D_BwE That article says the started making them in 76, so no Rockpile! Kegs in the Rockpile yes, beerballs no! Like i mentioned upthread, we took them in for at least one year at Rich. Must have been 78....i think by 79 they banned them..and forced us to buy Jumbo's..36oz beers!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: That article says the started making them in 76, so no Rockpile! Kegs in the Rockpile yes, beerballs no! Like i mentioned upthread, we took them in for at least one year at Rich. Must have been 78....i think by 79 they banned them..and forced us to buy Jumbo's..36oz beers!!!! Kegs bit heavy! 1/4 keg? Unfortunately the old guy is dead (neighbor across the street where we lived)... I could of swore he said "beerball." Which... Would have been prior to 1973 @ Rockpile. You sure they didn't make them earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I remember in High school we used to get a beerball on a Thursday and again on Saturday. $25 for 55 beers, you just couldnt get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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