Ever since it was first introduced into our lives, beer has always occupied a special place in human societies as it signaled the onset of work pauses, festive occasions, and all around happy times. Curiously enough, though, it would take humans thousands of years to figure out the proper way to drink this golden beverage-
out of a beer growler (optimally stainless steel and BPA-free)! As criminally cruel as it would be to tell your kids that Santa doesn't exist, it would be just as awful to tell a hard-working adult that people in the past were positively
growerless in their beer-drinking habits! Now that people
have figured out the righteous way, though, we can all have a big fat sigh of relief, and also maybe a sip or two of our favorite beer.
If you like beer, a beer growler will be your best friend to support you through scorching hot days and otherwise impossible conditions of the outside world capable of 'dullifying' your beer to the point where you don't even want to drink it! To prevent a terrible turn of events where you'd be forced to do away with your favorite beverage, be sure to pour it into a convenient growler first. Now, since these drinking utensils come in all shapes and sizes, our TopProducts team will help you make your choice by delivering some crucial facts you need to pay attention to ere you've made a purchase.
First of all, the material of choice for a beer growler is arguably the most important thing to take into consideration. Most manufacturers in this day and age go for stainless steel, as this material boasts some pretty impressive durability characteristics. To start off, it never rusts, so it's perfect for storing liquids and any matter where oxidization is a rampant process. In a stainless steel container, a liquid will retain its properties as it won't react with the metal, so you needn't worry about poisoning yourself just by carrying around a growler made out of the wrong kind of bottle material.
Secondly, stainless steel is quite a tough cookie, so even the clumsiest of beer enthusiasts needn't really worry about putting their drinking utensil in harm’s way every now and then willy-nilly. That being said, stainless steel isn't indestructible, but it will definitely take some pretty rough abuse to get there. Of course, some manufacturers opt for other solutions, such as copper; but if that's the case, do expect some extra insulation on the inside of the container.
Speaking of insulation, having
a temperature-resistant layer of matter working in pair with the main material is absolutely essential for a properly functioning beer growler. Even though some producers choose not to insulate their bottles, the majority of companies making these drinking utensils do include some kind of insulation as an integral part of their bottle design. A well-insulated bottle can keep the initial temperature of the liquid at more or less the same value for up to 24 hours, which is quite impressive if you think about it. Of course, this varies, as some models may perform better than the others, depending on the skill of the artisans making them. Also, cold beverages can retain their temperature longer than the hot ones. For example, a high-quality beer growler may hold a beer's coldness for 24 hours, while it can maintain the temperature of hot coffee for up to 12 hours.
That being said, beer growlers
are made for cold specifically, so if you've been planning to use them for hot drinks, you may be better off choosing another sort of insulated container. For the record, if it's
travel mugs you need, or maybe
coffee percolators, we've got separate reviews for them, so you can check them out later. Also, we've done quite a bit of research in the field of
tea pots. Anyway, swinging back to beer growler matters, our advice would be to go for stainless steel AND insulation, as this seems to be the most viable combination of all. To get familiar with some other features of these beer-holding utensils, see the passages below!
Price
If you take into account their longevity and the great job they do at keeping your beer nice and cool, you'll see that beer growlers aren't that expensive, especially since a fair number of manufacturers actually offer lifetime warranties on their bottles. When it comes to the factors that decide the price of a beer growler, it pretty much comes down to the material of choice (typically stainless steel), its size, and how well it insulates the drink inside. The better the insulation, the higher the price will be. Also, a model boasting a lifetime warranty is probably going to be a bit more expensive than one that doesn't. All in all, it may be a good idea to shoot for that warranty (if you like the model, of course), because it will surely pay off in the end, even though it may be a bit pricey when you're buying it (you wouldn’t want to be without resources if a cheaper, warranty-less growler was broken).
Features
Featuring a variety of commodities such as ergonomic grips, specialized caps, and other unexpected parts such as pressure gauges,
beer growlers have grown more complex than they were in the past. Therefore, a layperson may have a tough time deciding on which bottle to buy, especially if they're buying it for someone else. To help you out, we've decided to do your homework for you, so we've made this short list of properties to take into consideration when you're buying a beer growler.
The list of the most important beer growler properties (not necessarily in alphabetical order):
- Material for the Body
- Pressurized or Not
- Whether It's BPA-Free
- Dishwasher Safety
- Handle
- Type of Insulation
- Regulator Cap
- Pressure Gauge
- If It Comes with a Tap
- Warranty
A lifetime warranty is quite a hefty asset to have for any product, so try to find a model which comes with one of those.
Construction and Design
In the looks department, even the most casually-designed beer growlers seem to fare pretty well, as their appearance of a scaled-down milk bottle reminds one of the good ole times of hard manual labor and maybe baseball- both decidedly positive things. Most of the models you can find nowadays are made in one piece with a specialized cap made to be extra sturdy to keep the insides well-protected. Also, most of the bottles are heavily insulated to ensure that the temperature remains the same throughout the day. Whatever model you choose to buy, chances are- you won't get it wrong, at least when its looks are in question!
Performance and Ease of Use
Once you get your hands on one of these magnificent drinking utensils, the first thing to do is wash them thoroughly. Now, some rare models are dishwasher-safe, but most of them aren't, so don't make the mistake of chucking them in a dishwasher together with your other kitchenware, as this may damage the growler.
The usage with cool drinks would be pretty straightforward- pour them in, make sure the lid is sealed tightly, and Bob's your uncle! If you plan to use your growler for some hot beverages as well, however, here's a word of advice- prior to introducing your liquid of choice into the growler, fill it up with hot water so that it's already warm when you pour in the coffee, tea, or whatever you want. This way, your beverage will remain warmer for a little longer than usual.
So, that’s it, really. At the end of the day, it's your money, so try to find the model you like the best, but which also hopefully has some of the desired features we mentioned. Best of luck with your purchase!
Featuring attractively-designed bodies made out of the best species of metal that would make even the most delicately-made beer glasses feel inferior in comparison, beer growlers are one-of-a-kind sort of drinking utensil you must have if you're a beer enthusiast! Read through our reviews, find the perfect model for you, and drink away like the champ that you are!
