Hooch Wars is a 100% unofficial event, which it being scheduled near/at the Toxic BBQ.

Past Years

Previously, around 1 dozen folks were volunteered/dragged into competing to see who would be the last person standing after shots were provided from a variety of colorful folks at the TBBQ. It did seem that many could have been near death/poisoning just for the ability to win a ribbon (which I forgot). So dying is not a good thing.

This year, we hope to put together foul tasteful concoctions which will tantalize the senses in ways which should not so much risk ones life. Feel free to bring something.

Contestant Drinking Rules:

Essentially, you will be lined up in front of all who are watching/soberish and asked to take a shot of an unknown but relatively safe liquid. Should you decline the next shot, you are out. We will limit the shots this time to under 10ish, instead of the 22 completed last year.

If you refuse the next shot and are not the last person, you are out.
If you spew you are out.
If you cry like a little baby, and beg for mercy, you are still in.
If you crap your pants, you are out.
If you are the last one standing, you win.
If your brew / concoction is the one which takes out the most people, you win.
So 2 winners, so to speak. One for drinking, and one for brewing.

Brewers Brewing Rules:

No Poison, no drugs, nothing off base - it must be drinkable.
(you will be required to whisper in my ear what is actually in the mix)
Things which are ok - peppers, sugary substance, sauce, other food, other drinks.
Final decision is up to the crowd, me, my friends, or whoever is soberish at the time.
I urge everyone to bring enough extra booze for yourself, me and at least three other persons at TBBQ. If you do something stupid as a result of drinking, playing the game, ect, we will pretend not to know you and assume you are a park bum trying to crash the party.

Disclaimer:

If you get really sick or die (we hope not--) then its your own fault, what kind of person subjects themselves to this abuse for a prize anyway? Hooch Wars is not a sponsored event, it is not tied officially to either the Defcon Convention or the Toxic BBQ, and is organized by volunteers hosting and participating in the event.