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Offline dbeechum

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Metal Growlers?
« on: May 24, 2011, 01:28:37 pm »
Check these out. What do you guys think?

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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2011, 01:32:32 pm »
I actually like that. How much do they cost?
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2011, 01:46:55 pm »
It says they're competitive with the German growlers, which are ~$25.  I'd want one in hand before I made a final decision, but for now put me in the "love it" category.
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2011, 01:55:01 pm »
Those look pretty sweet! Definitely not loaners!
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2011, 01:59:37 pm »
Kinda like the feeling of a weaponized growler.

My only fear would be the seal. Can't recall many consumer grade metal devices with a pressure safe screw on lid.
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2011, 02:01:52 pm »
It looks like the lids are plastic of some sort, and they have different ones available.  It seems like a great idea, but execution is everything.
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2011, 02:24:57 pm »
I love the idea. Can't wait to see them if they make it to actual production.
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2011, 02:43:04 pm »
http://www.brewsuit.com/

Hmm looks like there might be a couple versions coming out.  I think they're cool

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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2011, 03:22:34 pm »
They do look cool.  Plus I followed a link or two to bars in New Orleans from their site.  Thanks for that.  I'll be there in about a week.
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2011, 05:45:58 pm »
I recommend getting out of the Quarter for beer bars...
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2011, 06:58:51 pm »
Yeah, I definitely want one of those.
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2011, 07:14:31 pm »
Looks like a pretty cool idea. I'd like to try one out, and see how well it works.
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Re: Metal Growlers?
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2011, 10:13:56 am »
oooo <grunt grunt>

Are these things insulated?
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Re: Metal Growlers?
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2011, 10:24:37 am »
Stone has 40oz metal growlers on their site:
http://stonecompanystore.com/store/product/1455/Growler-40oz-Kanteen/

Those are Kleen Kanteens.  KK makes a 64 oz canteen as well: http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/wide/klean-kanteen-64oz-wide.php

I have a couple of their 27 ouncers for hiking, road trips, etc. I like them quite a bit - haven't tried putting beer in them yet though...
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