Cold beer here! Where? Hinkle Fieldhouse

INDIANAPOLIS – You can now buy a beer at Butler basketball games in Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The university announced Wednesday that alcohol will be sold at concession stands and select temporary locations beginning with Saturday’s game against Saint Louis. Beer sales will begin when doors open – 90 minutes before tipoff – and end at the under-12-minute media timeout of the second half.

Initial reaction to the possibility of beer sales was mixed, with some fans welcoming the move and others saying it would detract from what has been a family-friendly environment.

Those buying alcohol will have their ID checked by a vendor. There will be a limit of two beers per transaction.

Alcohol was already being served in the Wildman Room and Efroymson Family Gym. Alcohol is not allowed to leave those respective hospitality areas for donors and guests.

Butler students age 21 and older must have ID checked at the student entrance and receive a wristband. Those wearing wristbands are allowed to have one beer at any given time.

Similar procedures will be followed for other Butler sports events, according to the announcement. Accompanying the release was a plea that fans “cooperate in displaying good sportsmanship toward the participants, coaching and support staff members, and game officials.” Those who throw objects or engage in acts “in conflict with good sportsmanship” will be subject to ejection and referral to university police, the release said.

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