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Craft Beer Growlers

Simply put, a beer growler is a container or vessel that is used for the transport of beer. It can also be described as an air-tight jug, typically made out of glass, ceramic or stainless steel that allows you to take draft beer from one place to another without a degradation of quality.

The origin of the term “growler” is the subject of debate, and likely, the true story will never be known. But as the story goes, in the latter half of the 1800’s, growlers referred to metal pails that were used to transport beer from the local tavern to an individual’s home.

32oz Growler

Great for when you're on the move.

32oz Growler

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64oz Growler

Suitable for all sorts of occasions and events.

64oz Growler

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64oz Fliptop

For those who want something a little bit more fancy.

64oz Fliptop

1 gal Growler

Heading to a party? Meet your new best friend.

1 gal Growler

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Benefits Of A Growler

One of the benefits of using a glass growler, is that you can see inside of it. This helps during the filling process, as well as give you an idea of how much is left to drink. However, the main downside of glass growlers is that they will crack, chip and/or shatter if you handle them carelessly. Use them with care, and they will take care of you for many years to come.

Growlers are incredibly easy to take with you. Despite the many sizes and shapes, most growlers will have a handle for you to carry it by. Even when filled with beer, they’re not too heavy. It’s easy to carry and transport multiple ones at the same time. Since they are air-tight, the beer will remain fresh even when transported.
This one depends on the brewery and laws of your area, but one of the best benefits of owning a growler is that you can bring home beer right from the brewery. There’s nothing quite like that first sip of a beer that you got directly from the source. But keep in mind, not every brewery will fill up a growler for you, and those that do may likely have rules they want you to follow. So make sure you call ahead and verify that they will fill it up.

As homebrewing continues its rise in popularity, those same brewers will want to share their brew with their friends and family. Obviously, bottling your homebrew is a pretty easy method to share the joy. But what if you don’t want to put in the work of bottling, and instead prefer to keg your beer? Since this is my preferred method, I’ve had to cross this bridge before.

If I want to bring my latest brew to a friend’s house, then I have one of two choices: bottle it or fill up my growler. Because I prefer kegging, filling up one of my growlers is the easiest way for me to transport my brew without completely ruining it.

For bartenders and party hosts alike, beer growlers can serve a very practical and important purpose. When the keg begins to get low, the remaining beer can be put in one or more growlers. This enables a new keg to be tapped, while also ensuring that there is beer still available.

For a bartender, this is especially important, as there will be no gap in service and the keg can be tapped without the stress of waiting customers. For a party host, it may take more time to tap the new keg or there may not be several taps available, so having growlers on hand will ensure that beer is always available to guests.

The Importance of Keeping Your Growler Clean

      • Rinse it quick after the last sip.
      • Avoid detergents & cleansers, unless it’s been sitting a while.
      • If it’s really bad – considering using a brush.
      • Let it air-day.