Every time they go to the pub, Garrett and his friends indulge in the same ritual. They order a pint of Guinness at the counter, sit down, and try their hand at a “Split the G”. They take it in turns to try their luck, emptying their pints in front of their comrades, hoping to succeed in the challenge.
In the event of victory, the lucky winner of the challenge is rewarded with cheers and even the next beer!
But what exactly are we talking about? What is Split the G? A look back at a trendy practice that’s been around for years, but which has created a real buzz on the Web in recent months.
It’s almost become a ritual. When Garrett is about to spend some time at the Pub with his friends, they all open the experience to the Split the G challenge. It’s a fun game of precision to see who gets the next round!
Playing is easy. You need a pint of Guinness, served in an approved pint (featuring the famous harp and white Guinness lettering, otherwise the game doesn’t work).
Once the pint has been served and is ready to drink, you need to take enough sips at a time for the beer level to stop right in the middle of the G in Guinness (hence the phrase “Split the G”).
An easy challenge at first glance, but one that turns out to be more complex than you might think!
It’s a precision game that’s far from easy to pull off. My friends and I like to kick off our time at the pub with a Split the G. It’s fun, friendly and there’s nothing wrong with it, as long as you drink sensibly. said Garrett as he spent the evening at The Celt Pub in Dublin.
Although this game has been around for years, it has gained in popularity in recent months, when an Irish pub in Galway (the An Púcán), launched an operation, offering a free pint of Guinness to anyone able to complete the Split the G challenge.
It was an offer that caused a buzz, and rekindled Guinness drinkers’ interest in the game!
Since then, the web has been abuzz with excitement. There are countless videos showing Irish people as foreigners, trying to divide the G.
A trend that was very much in evidence on this year’s St Patrick’s Day, when everyone wanted to try their hand at the challenge!
However, the Irish government has reminded us that this type of game, while enjoyable, is first and foremost a drinking game. He reminded us to practice it responsibly and in moderation, especially during festive periods.
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