Self-serve beer at MLB ballparks: are advances like this responsible?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:01:05 -0400

Good idea or just waiting for disaster?

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/07/07/target-field-debuts-self-serve-beer-station/?intcmp=latestnews

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2014 11:04 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:04:05 -0400

Include a breathalyzer?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jul 8 at 2014 5:09 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 05:09:04 -0400

I'd say it's a great idea as long as you aren't the one driving.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2014 8:23 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:23:31 -0400

From the article: "where buyers can tap up to 48 ounces every 15 minutes". Uhm... even as someone who really likes beer, that's a LOT of beer. You're talking 16 beers/hour. Can't see how that could POSSIBLY go wrong...

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2014 10:58 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 10:58:04 -0400

I enjoy beer as much as the next person but I just feel like this could end up like Friday nights at the fights. I've seen fans get out of control with the way things are now and I feel like this self tap may just escalate things. But who know maybe I'll be wrong, hopefully I am and this works out well.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 30 at 2014 9:15 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:15:37 -0400

The lawyers who don't have season tickets are lining up to buy them, and it ain't for the peanuts and crackerjacks.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2014 9:30 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:30:57 -0400

Bad idea but....I like it!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 30 at 2014 9:35 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:35:48 -0400

If they ever put this into operation at Fenway during a Yankees series, they'd close down Rhode Island for a week due to the fallout from the 2nd and 3rd order effects.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 24 at 2014 8:00 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:00:48 -0500

My main concern is that people will overserve themselves. Granted, this would be the minority of folks; most, I believe, would be responsible and not get too drunk. But what happens when someone has had 10 beers and they should be cut off, because they are acting disruptively and disrespectfully? That is the benefit of a human bartender.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2014 11:57 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:57:44 -0500

AT the place here in Asheville, you are required to be re-authorized after every 32 ounces. Opportunity to check intoxication.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Jan 21 at 2015 1:58 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 13:58:13 -0500

I like the concept but I think there are flaws like what happens if you lose your vending card and is their an expiration on the card.