Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Then you must not be familiar with the breweries near you. I would wager that more beer is not bottled or canned than is by microbrewers. Even though a lot bottle or can it, they usually only do a select few beers.
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What's the Deal With Growlers? (1 Viewer)
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Jack White
Footballguy
Growlers are typically in the $8-10 dollar range for 4 pints.3C said:
So, no, the brewery is not going to let you order a growler and drink at the bar for half-price.
The Ref
Footballguy
I'm happy I moved to the area I did. We have a brewery boom going on right now. Two are already open and two more on the way. Florida also updated the law to allow 64oz growlers.
I can also verify that a tight growler will keep beer for at least 7 days so long as it's not opened and cold.
Our growler prices are a bit high though... $14-$18 in the area but the $18 is 10% super great IPA's.
I can also verify that a tight growler will keep beer for at least 7 days so long as it's not opened and cold.
Our growler prices are a bit high though... $14-$18 in the area but the $18 is 10% super great IPA's.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
The difficulty for me is the bars and restaurants who fill growlers, but do it at retail prices because they don't really understand the concept, and that's usually straight from the tap, which is inferior. I had one bartender try to explain to me what a great deal it was to buy a $22 growler fill, comparing the cost to their per ounce bar prices. I think most breweries understand their growlers should be priced as a take-out product. I like taking them camping, fishing, tailgating or similar activities where its nice not to have a bunch of empties. The freshness can be great with some beers depending on how its filled. If the beer is a big stout or porter, it can lose carbonation and still be good for a week or so. An IPA or similar ale is best if you polish it off in one sitting.
Vanilla Guerrilla
Footballguy
Also, McDonald's should give you a burger and fries at cost if you bring your own bag.
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Insoxicated
Growlers rock... Liquor store by my house does fills. Most fills start at 4.99 (Sierra Nevada sumner fest), there are a ton at 6.99 and a couple that peak at around 8.99 for a 64oz fill.
I have a 128oz Growlerworks UKeg on order via kickstarter. Not cheap but double wall stainless temps keeps the beer cold, and integrated CO2 cannisters keep it fresh for extended periods if you don't plan on knocking back all 8 pints in a sitting,
http://www.growlerwerks.com/?gclid=COm_5pK76MYCFQqIaQodalYHoA
I have a 128oz Growlerworks UKeg on order via kickstarter. Not cheap but double wall stainless temps keeps the beer cold, and integrated CO2 cannisters keep it fresh for extended periods if you don't plan on knocking back all 8 pints in a sitting,
http://www.growlerwerks.com/?gclid=COm_5pK76MYCFQqIaQodalYHoA
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johnnycakes
Footballguy
.... not the kind of growler I thought you were talking about... 
ghostguy123
Footballguy
They wont let u fill up a growler and then fill your glasses? Sad3C said:
ghostguy123
Footballguy
State rules maybe?
The Ref
Footballguy
Against the law.
Besides you need that Growler space to take it home. If you want another have them Poor it for you fresh!
Wooderson
Fight The Power
BowieMercs
Footballguy
Best growler experience I ever had was at the Piggly Wiggly ("the pig") on James Island in Charleston, SC. They had 160 different beers on tap at their growler station. I think we ended up buying 4 or 5 different beers, Draft > canned or bottled beer. I was crushed when that Piggly Wiggly closed down, family is easier to take when you have plenty of booze. 
Frostillicus
Footballguy
#teambentley
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
cstu
Footballguy
Jack White
Footballguy
Yeah, it's a take out product, not a pitcher.
As for pricing, at least where I am . . . a pint goes for $4-5 bucks . . . a growler refill of four pints is around $10.
John Bender
Footballguy
What is there not to get here?
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
pollardsvision
Footballguy
You guys are finding some great prices. I'm not sure I've ever seen a growler refill for less than $15 around here.
I could see why a brewery wouldn't want to go to cheap on them, though. I'm sure they'd much rather you come drink pints in their brewpub. They'd rather hit you up for a $50+ bar tab, maybe bring some friends along a spend a hell of a lot more, than watch you walk out only spending $10-15.
I could see why a brewery wouldn't want to go to cheap on them, though. I'm sure they'd much rather you come drink pints in their brewpub. They'd rather hit you up for a $50+ bar tab, maybe bring some friends along a spend a hell of a lot more, than watch you walk out only spending $10-15.
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Otis
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NutterButter
Footballguy
The copper one does look amazing. I might just buy it to put in my house as a conversation piece.
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Insoxicated
I think I paid $129 for it on kickstarter, vs the $149 they ask now.
Features of the uKeg
If you're a regular beer drinker, there is something to be said for being able to hold carbonation levels in the beer stopping it from going bad in a day or two like a normal growlers. The CO2 levels are fully adjustable, since some beers are better with more/less carbonation. The double wall design will keep it colder longer... do you can drag it out for a tailgate / cookout and have cold beer on tap.
Little touches like the threaded tap handle (custom tap handle, anyone?) and "beer level" window in the spout showing how much is left are both pretty slick.
Not entirely sure what the best method to clean it will be... going to have to receive it and figure that out.
Sadly, delays in manufacturing (yay China) have pushed it back. The 128oz units are requiring an additional MFG step due to thier size. Luckily I'm back #1318 so I'll get in on the first 4000 unit shipment in October.
Features of the uKeg
If you're a regular beer drinker, there is something to be said for being able to hold carbonation levels in the beer stopping it from going bad in a day or two like a normal growlers. The CO2 levels are fully adjustable, since some beers are better with more/less carbonation. The double wall design will keep it colder longer... do you can drag it out for a tailgate / cookout and have cold beer on tap.
Little touches like the threaded tap handle (custom tap handle, anyone?) and "beer level" window in the spout showing how much is left are both pretty slick.
Not entirely sure what the best method to clean it will be... going to have to receive it and figure that out.
Sadly, delays in manufacturing (yay China) have pushed it back. The 128oz units are requiring an additional MFG step due to thier size. Luckily I'm back #1318 so I'll get in on the first 4000 unit shipment in October.
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Their pricing/menu board as of last week....
Next up for me will be a 64oz New Belgium Skinny Dip for $5.99
FUBAR
Footballguy
If that's the case, I'll need to shop around more. I had just seen the prices at two of my formerly local pubs and figured they'd all be overpriced.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Those are great prices. Tough to find a local growler here under $10 that doesn't suck. Most places are around $12. Some of the newer ones are pushing like $16. But I suppose that's what happens when there's a craft beer bubble.
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Quez
Footballguy
You don't drink out if the growler. You pour the beer into a glass, and then you pour some out for the homies.
3C's
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH OVALTINE!
Bob Loblaw
Footballguy
Went to RRBC this past Saturday to fill mine up with PtE. $15.
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JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Have we gotten down to the bottom of this mystery?
If so, can we redirect to figuring out the what deal is with "kegs"
If so, can we redirect to figuring out the what deal is with "kegs"
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Russian River Brew Co.
Pliny the Elder
YWIA~!
Pliny the Elder
YWIA~!
Seatown Mofos
Footballguy
If there was only a place that had this in Seattle. I have to get some in Portland when I'm visiting a buddy.
Seatown Mofos
Footballguy
the moops said:
Seattle craft beer ain't cheap.
Seatown Mofos
Footballguy
Which one is this?proninja said:
Also, do you, or anyone else know of breweries in the greater Seattle area that have half price growler days?
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Those ####ers piss me off. Some around here won't even fill anything but their own branded growlers.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Its definitely a part of the hipster craft beer scene, and something that will likely fade with time. However, the concept of growlers has been around a long time. When I lived in Chicago over 10 years ago I kept a couple in my car at all times in case I found myself driving past Goose Island. It was pretty common at the time for local guys to fill growlers there. I brought one to my friends house a few years ago and his dad (who is over 90) said his dad used to send him down to the corner bar to fill a "growler" for them when they were playing cards. What they called a growler approx. 80 years ago in northern Wisconsin was just a tin pail - the kids would get them filled, then run them back to the dads playing cards at his house.eoMMan said:
Kanil
Footballguy
That's ridiculous. Most of the breweries around me its around $10 to fill a growler, $4 more to buy the growler.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
Actually, there is a place here that does offer $10 growler refills. Depending on what you compare it to though, it's not very cheap.
Pints for $2.50 is dirt cheap when compared to bar prices. But you aren't drinking it in a bar. You are drinking it at home. In a form far less convenient than a 12-pack or 6-pack. Not a huge deal, but you've got less than a week to open it and 48 hours to drink it once you do.
$10 growler comes out to $22.50 for a 12-pack. There are a lot of great beers in the grocery store aisle that can be had for $22.50 a 12-pack or $11.25 a 6-pack.
Pliny growler is one thing, but if it's a fairly run of the mill brew for $10 (as is all we have around here), I don't see the draw.
Pints for $2.50 is dirt cheap when compared to bar prices. But you aren't drinking it in a bar. You are drinking it at home. In a form far less convenient than a 12-pack or 6-pack. Not a huge deal, but you've got less than a week to open it and 48 hours to drink it once you do.
$10 growler comes out to $22.50 for a 12-pack. There are a lot of great beers in the grocery store aisle that can be had for $22.50 a 12-pack or $11.25 a 6-pack.
Pliny growler is one thing, but if it's a fairly run of the mill brew for $10 (as is all we have around here), I don't see the draw.
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ghostguy123
Footballguy
The brewery near where I live is pretty small, so when I mentioned being able to drink there after getting the growler filled, really it's just up to whoever is working at the time I suppose. When you are on a 1st name basis with people who work there, and see them same people at the local YMCA or other places, this stuff can fly.
I can see why it shouldn't be allowed though.
I think they also fill other growlers, but it's like a 1 dollar difference, so 1 dollar cheaper if you use one you bought there. Makes sense.
I can see why it shouldn't be allowed though.
I think they also fill other growlers, but it's like a 1 dollar difference, so 1 dollar cheaper if you use one you bought there. Makes sense.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
They usually charge 2-3X more for beer served in the bar vs. the beer sold in the growler. Like every beer/drink served in a bar, it's customary to have a huge mark-up for the opportunity to hit on the bartender and other patrons or just get away from the wife and kids for a couple of hours.
I can understand a lot bartenders not caring or even some owners not minding the regulars that spend a lot of money there doing it, but as a regular practice, it would be silly for bars to mark down beer served in growlers only to let people drink them in the bar.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
True, but places do this with pitchers of regular beer. Not the same, but similar.
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