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What Drinks Did the Cast of Cheers Use While Filming?

Discover what the Cheers cast drank onscreen, using non-alcoholic substitutes to stay sober during filming.

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During the filming of Cheers, the cast often drank non-alcoholic substitutes. For instance, beer onscreen was typically a mixture of water and food coloring or non-alcoholic beer, ensuring the cast remained sober while filming scenes in the bar.

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  1. What did the Cheers cast drink instead of real beer?

    The cast drank non-alcoholic substitutes like a mixture of water and food coloring or non-alcoholic beer to stay sober during filming.

  2. Why did Cheers use non-alcoholic drinks on set?

    Non-alcoholic drinks were used to ensure the cast remained sober and could perform their scenes effectively without the effects of alcohol.

  3. Was real beer ever used on Cheers during filming?

    No, real beer was generally avoided on set to maintain professionalism and safety during filming.

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