The name is short for “blackout rage gallon” and consists of students taking a gallon jug of water, emptying it a bit to fit in their desired amount of alcohol and adding in some sort of flavoring like water-enhancing drops or powdered drink mixes.
“As with any other vehicle for consuming alcohol, the risks will primarily depend on how much alcohol a person consumes and how quickly they consume it,” explains Dr.
In addition, some borg recipes call for caffeinated flavor enhancer, which may pose an additional risk.