Legal Drinking Age in Indiana? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Caphreak · 10-22-2003, 04:19 PM

Im headed to Indiana two weekends after next, and ive been hearing a lot of conflicting stuff. Ive heard credible people tell me that the drinking age is 18 (im going to purdue univ. if it makes any difference) and then ive heard other people say its 21 everywhere. Does anyone from this area know for sure? Ive tried googling, etc, but ive come up w/ the same half and half stuff. Thanks for any help.

ziadel · 10-22-2003, 04:23 PM

its 21 here in the states...

but then again its 21 in the Ukraine as well, and i know for FACT that if a 6 year old has enough for a litre of 100proof, they will sell it to him

either way, does it really matter?
you'll still be able to get booze if you want it...

Caphreak · 10-22-2003, 04:26 PM

yeah i dont have a problem getting any, i was just wanting to know if i could sit in the bar w/ my friends and drink there

ziadel · 10-22-2003, 04:45 PM

I am 99% sure its nationwide...

sorry

lordjeebus · 10-22-2003, 05:00 PM

All states in the US currently have the drinking age set at 21. Prior to the 80s, when Elizabeth Dole required that states raise their drinking age in order to receive federal highway funding, I believe some states had it set at 18.

A few years ago in Vermont, apparently Middlebury College looked into paying the state to have the drinking age lowered, but it turned out that the state got way more money in highway funds than the school could afford.

sailor · 10-22-2003, 05:25 PM

Jeebus said it. Its 21. Regardless of what you hear, it is. The states are pretty well required to make it 21 in order to get highway funding.

oberon · 10-22-2003, 07:09 PM

I've been here for 3 years and never heard of the drinking age being under 21.

Not like underage students here don't find ways around the law...

punx1325 · 10-22-2003, 10:34 PM

I heard it was 18 in Hawaii, because they have no highways so they don't need the funding.

lordjeebus · 10-22-2003, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by punx1325
I heard it was 18 in Hawaii, because they have no highways so they don't need the funding.

Not true; they have "Interstate" highways like any other state.

/has been there

IckUber · 10-22-2003, 11:32 PM

Its a nation wide law, it doesnt flex between states........

eple · 10-23-2003, 03:46 AM

Hahaha, you guys should move to Scandinavia, the legal age is 18 here in Norway, 15 in Denmark.

jvwgtr · 10-23-2003, 04:03 AM

I grew up about 30 miles from Purdue...it's 21.
The only place in the US I've seen that isn't too strict on drinking age is New Orleans. If you look 18-ish, you probably won't get carded.
Of course, I don't condone any sort of illegal activity

Caphreak · 10-23-2003, 05:39 AM

IckUber: Its not really a LAW, there is an Act that was put into in 80's saying that if you dont set your speed limits to XX, and set your drinking age to 21, you lose part of your highway funding.

World's King · 10-23-2003, 05:42 AM

It may be 18?

And the stop signs with the white outline are optional.

And if you eat Pop-Rocks and drink Coke you'll explode.

microdot · 10-23-2003, 06:27 AM

Yeah, here in Alabama you hear a lot of ads saying things like '18 to party, 21 to party harder"

So you can probably get into a bar pre-21, but can't drink there.

And on a side note, I think the ass in World's King's avatar is the cutest ass I've ever seen.

Moreland · 10-23-2003, 06:27 AM

18 in the UK, most sensible age in my opinion to allow drinking in bar and purchasing it.

sigma1042 · 10-23-2003, 08:24 AM

i believe district of columbia was the last place to have 18 year old drinking age, it was raised to 21 in 1986

i'm curious about the laws surrounding indian reservations and the drinking age there

Ganguro · 10-23-2003, 08:46 AM

it's 21, and if you go in Harry's with a fake, you're gona get busted.If you are underage and just going to hang out before 9pm you should do fine in Jakes, and the bar next to Jake's (used to be Garcia's pizza/Pizzaking), Sgt. Preston's in Lafayette, and The Lafayette Brewing Company. I'd avoid Where Else?, the boiler room, or any Lafayette bars such as The Clubhouse and The Knickerbocker. You might have some luck at the places by the mall such as Applebees and OCharlies.. but i wouldnt count on it.

Have fun, be safe.. it isnt Grand Prix season already is it?

oberon · 10-23-2003, 08:03 PM

Nah, Grand Prix (what a stupid event that is) is in April.

tikki · 10-23-2003, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by oberon
Nah, Grand Prix (what a stupid event that is) is in April.

And the Little 500 is any better?

Caphreak · 10-23-2003, 08:24 PM

No, its a trap n skeet shoot for my college team

dragon2fire · 10-23-2003, 09:36 PM

no question its 21 and you must be 21 to go to bars in indiana

i know seeing as i am just now 21

tikki · 10-23-2003, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dragon2fire
no question its 21 and you must be 21 to go to bars in indiana

i know seeing as i am just now 21

I turn 21 in 2 weeks, so this will then be a nonissue for me. Of course, the odds of me actually going to a bar are slim to not a chance in hell. :-D

splck · 10-23-2003, 10:01 PM

Yikes...21 everywhere? You sound repressed.

I don't get it, you can go to war and kill someone, but you can't buy a drink?

ReggErving · 10-23-2003, 10:35 PM

I'm here in Indiana, just got done with my bar shift and I can tell you that the age is 21. Years ago we would drive to Ohip and buy beer because the age was 18.

GakFace · 10-24-2003, 02:21 AM

being 6 months from 21.. I can tell you its 21.. heh

Regg where at in Indiana?

petergriffin24 · 10-24-2003, 06:22 AM

21 means 21 all over the country

10-22-2003, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caphreak Insane Location: Ames, IA	Legal Drinking Age in Indiana? Im headed to Indiana two weekends after next, and ive been hearing a lot of conflicting stuff. Ive heard credible people tell me that the drinking age is 18 (im going to purdue univ. if it makes any difference) and then ive heard other people say its 21 everywhere. Does anyone from this area know for sure? Ive tried googling, etc, but ive come up w/ the same half and half stuff. Thanks for any help.

10-22-2003, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	its 21 here in the states... but then again its 21 in the Ukraine as well, and i know for FACT that if a 6 year old has enough for a litre of 100proof, they will sell it to him either way, does it really matter? you'll still be able to get booze if you want it... __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

10-22-2003, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	I am 99% sure its nationwide... sorry __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

10-22-2003, 05:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Jeebus said it. Its 21. Regardless of what you hear, it is. The states are pretty well required to make it 21 in order to get highway funding. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

10-22-2003, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
oberon Quadrature Amplitude Modulator Location: Denver	I've been here for 3 years and never heard of the drinking age being under 21. Not like underage students here don't find ways around the law... __________________ "There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught." -- Irish proverb

10-22-2003, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Caphreak Insane Location: Ames, IA	yeah i dont have a problem getting any, i was just wanting to know if i could sit in the bar w/ my friends and drink there

10-22-2003, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
lordjeebus ‚±‚Ìˆó˜U‚ª–Ú‚É“ü‚ç‚Ê‚© Location: College	All states in the US currently have the drinking age set at 21. Prior to the 80s, when Elizabeth Dole required that states raise their drinking age in order to receive federal highway funding, I believe some states had it set at 18. A few years ago in Vermont, apparently Middlebury College looked into paying the state to have the drinking age lowered, but it turned out that the state got way more money in highway funds than the school could afford.

10-22-2003, 10:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
punx1325 Junkie Location: San Diego	I heard it was 18 in Hawaii, because they have no highways so they don't need the funding. __________________ If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is....

10-22-2003, 11:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
IckUber Funran Location: Norman, OK	Its a nation wide law, it doesnt flex between states........ __________________ How much is y'all Piolkles?

10-23-2003, 03:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
eple Banned Location: norway	Hahaha, you guys should move to Scandinavia, the legal age is 18 here in Norway, 15 in Denmark.

10-23-2003, 04:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
jvwgtr Completely bananas Location: Florida	I grew up about 30 miles from Purdue...it's 21. The only place in the US I've seen that isn't too strict on drinking age is New Orleans. If you look 18-ish, you probably won't get carded. Of course, I don't condone any sort of illegal activity

10-23-2003, 05:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Caphreak Insane Location: Ames, IA	IckUber: Its not really a LAW, there is an Act that was put into in 80's saying that if you dont set your speed limits to XX, and set your drinking age to 21, you lose part of your highway funding.

10-23-2003, 05:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	It may be 18? And the stop signs with the white outline are optional. And if you eat Pop-Rocks and drink Coke you'll explode. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

10-23-2003, 06:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
microdot Crazy	Yeah, here in Alabama you hear a lot of ads saying things like '18 to party, 21 to party harder" So you can probably get into a bar pre-21, but can't drink there. And on a side note, I think the ass in World's King's avatar is the cutest ass I've ever seen.

10-23-2003, 06:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
Moreland Tilted Location: United Kingdom	18 in the UK, most sensible age in my opinion to allow drinking in bar and purchasing it.

10-23-2003, 08:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
sigma1042 Crazy	i believe district of columbia was the last place to have 18 year old drinking age, it was raised to 21 in 1986 i'm curious about the laws surrounding indian reservations and the drinking age there __________________ [Arthur] HA HA HA HA, It's a little joke![/Arthur]

10-23-2003, 08:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ganguro Army of Me	it's 21, and if you go in Harry's with a fake, you're gona get busted.If you are underage and just going to hang out before 9pm you should do fine in Jakes, and the bar next to Jake's (used to be Garcia's pizza/Pizzaking), Sgt. Preston's in Lafayette, and The Lafayette Brewing Company. I'd avoid Where Else?, the boiler room, or any Lafayette bars such as The Clubhouse and The Knickerbocker. You might have some luck at the places by the mall such as Applebees and OCharlies.. but i wouldnt count on it. Have fun, be safe.. it isnt Grand Prix season already is it?

10-23-2003, 08:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
oberon Quadrature Amplitude Modulator Location: Denver	Nah, Grand Prix (what a stupid event that is) is in April. __________________ "There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught." -- Irish proverb

10-23-2003, 08:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
Caphreak Insane Location: Ames, IA	No, its a trap n skeet shoot for my college team

10-23-2003, 09:36 PM	#22 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	no question its 21 and you must be 21 to go to bars in indiana i know seeing as i am just now 21

10-23-2003, 10:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	Yikes...21 everywhere? You sound repressed. I don't get it, you can go to war and kill someone, but you can't buy a drink? __________________ nice line eh?

10-23-2003, 10:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
ReggErving Addict	I'm here in Indiana, just got done with my bar shift and I can tell you that the age is 21. Years ago we would drive to Ohip and buy beer because the age was 18. __________________ ...sitting on your bed with a samauri pose.

10-24-2003, 02:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
GakFace Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!! Location: IN, USA	being 6 months from 21.. I can tell you its 21.. heh Regg where at in Indiana? __________________ RoboBlaster: Welcome to the club! Not that I'm in the club. And there really isn'a a club in the first place. But if there was a club and if I was in it, I would definitely welcome you to it.

10-24-2003, 06:22 AM	#27 (permalink)
petergriffin24 Insane	21 means 21 all over the country