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2021-07-05

Are beer growlers worth it?

Are beer growlers worth it?

Yes, beer growlers are worth it. For those who aren’t familiar with this container, a growler is an airtight jug with a handle made to transport beer from breweries, bars, and brewpubs. It allows you to take beer for some time without an outright reduction in the beer’s quality.

How much does it cost to fill a 64 oz growler?

Anywhere from $10 on up to as high as $50 for 64 oz growlers. Just depends on the beer. Most local stuff is on the lower end of that range, though, between $10 and $15.

What is a 64 oz growler?

Made of food grade stainless steel, this is a giant leap forward for craft beer lovers who’ve grown weary of hassling with traditional glass growlers. A passivated interior is meant to keep 64 ounces of malty goodness or well-hopped heaven tasting just the way the brewer intended. Also known as the SS Growler.

Is it cheaper to fill a growler?

Well, it’s considerably cheaper than buying the same amount of your favorite beverage in individual glass bottles. Filling a 64-ounce growler with craft beer that’s fresh from the keg will cost as little as $8. Beer breweries that forego bottling operations are enjoying similar savings.

Why is filling a growler so expensive?

If you don’t have your own growler or they force you to buy theirs with the fill it could conceivably cost more due to that additional cost, especially if it is a metal growler etc. Also if the six packs are on sale relative to the draft from which the growler is filled the growler fill could cost more.

What’s the point of a growler?

The growler has taken many forms over the years, but its primary purpose has always been to transport fresh beer from a brewpub or brewery to the drinker’s home. Brewers spend a lot of time precisely perfecting their recipes, and often use growlers as a way to sell their beers when they’re not set up for bottling.

How long do you have to drink a growler?

one to two weeks