Andre the Giant was known for his extraordinary drinking capacity, especially when it came to beer. Some of the most notable accounts include:

• On a 1984 appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman," Andre confirmed he drank 117 beers in one sitting, though he couldn't remember if he was drunk as he thinks he "passed out"

• Another story involves him drinking more than 125 beers in New Orleans with wrestler Harley Race

• According to wrestler Mike Graham, Andre once consumed 156 beers in one night, a figure that is often cited as his unofficial record

• In a documented six-hour period, Andre reportedly drank 119 standard 12-ounce beers, which is about one beer every three minutes, leading to him passing out in a hotel hallway

• Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan have also recounted instances of Andre drinking over 100 beers in a short time span

Overall, Andre the Giant's beer drinking feats ranged from around 106 to 156 beers in a single session, with 156 beers often mentioned as the highest reported number. His legendary tolerance and capacity for alcohol were part of his larger-than-life persona both inside and outside the wrestling ring