Well, despite having bought them for years in microbreweries, I learned a bit of new info on them second to last ski trip in Park City, Utah.
Indeed, it is a 1/2 gallon bottle. Usually brown with a screw-on top. You buy one and you can refill the bottle on the cheap. Many vacuum-seal the cap on with a plastic coating using some form of heat to preserve it longer.
Well, in Park City, the old man sends me out to refill the growler while he sits back watching tv and ordering delivery food. I mention this to the guy at the bar (DAMN cold) and he laughs saying that the word "growler" evolved from fathers sending their sons out to buy them beer. GROWLING at them. LOL!!!
Not sure if this is true or not but the unit and process has been around for centuries.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, May 15, 2010 6:58:59 PM)| |  | spapad wrote: | | Most Micros will "put you in your place" buzz wise. Guido introduced me to a place in Nashville that let's you take a "Growler" (half gallon) with you. Called Blackstone Brewing Company. Damn fine beers. Fine beer if you wish to continue your buzz. I'll let Guid explain why they are called growlers because I will mess it up. lol
| | | jimmyjames wrote: | | I'm not sure how good my chances are of trying the Dixie living in NZ but with a name like that it's gotta be awesome. Sounds like the kind of stuff that would have people speaking in tongues. If I ever make it to the States it'll be something to look forward to. Microbreweries are getting to be big business over here too. What I like about them is that the beer is always tasty and hits you like a sledgehammer. There's nothing worse than drinking five or six beers and not even feeling a buzz.
| | | spapad wrote: | | Exactlly! If I want to wait for it to come to fruition I'd make it myself. Now Guiness is a great beer and does not have much of a head to wait on. I also enjoy a good Harps on tap although many people find me not up to snuff on that one. I like it!
We have many Micro brews here in the states, and if you ever get a chance to test a "Dixie Blackened Voodoo" it's like a sweeter version of Harps and I don't normally like sweet, but it's good. I love it. Could be because I olnly see it about once every five years, but I would recommend trying one.
| | | jimmyjames wrote: | | If I wanted to wait for beer I'd brew it myself.
| | | spapad wrote: | | It's just a little crazy, to wait that long. When I was there we were staying with friends, and called the bar and put in the order before we got there. I was within walking distance and they patrons were well known, but still, you had to order another after you ordered the first. If you asked the barkeep to tip the glass he was insulted. LOL You know us Americans, fast food, fast beer, we hate to wait. LOL! Could not really tell that it tasted that much better for the wait.
I did like the wine sellers places. Old underground war bunkers, perfect for holding wine at the ideal temp. Had a great day there. The old bunker was also warmer than the outside temp at the time so I was glad to be out of the cold. (Quoting Message by jimmyjames from Saturday, May 15, 2010 6:15:33 PM)
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Yeah in some places they do that. I used to do stuff like order two or three at a time or get a bottle while it settled or have some shots. Much to my then girlfriends disgust.
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I hate the fact you have to order a beer 30 minutes before you want it. They wont dare tip a glass in Germany. They just let the beer head, and it takes forever!
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Great beer in Germany. I used to live near the Denmark / Germany border. Used to go down to Germany all the time for beers. Never been to Berlin though. That will be awesome. Check out what bands are playing while you are there. Should be some good stuff happening.
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Just like me when my mom and I go to Mexico during the summer! The heat, the heat!!! IT BURNS!!!!!!!! 
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DO take your Warmest Sweater and your best winter coat. No wonder the Germans are in the public fountains when they come to Greece. They are on fire in that summer heat. lol
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Yeah, that's what I learned earlier today at the pre-departure orientation meeting. Pack for any kind of weather. A good jacket, pants, umbrella...good things to have just in case. (Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, May 15, 2010 5:42:39 PM)
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Excellant Vail! Sounds like an awesome trip! BE SURE to pack clothes for ALL Times of year, as I went in June to Viesbatten and it was cold as hell. We were not prepared for it, as the Greek forcast for Germany at the time had put temps in the 70's. Never rose out of the 50's while we were there. It sucked.
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To be exact. I'll be going to Berlin this August for some summer classes (that whole study abroad goodness). First time to Europe EVER! I'm so excited!!  |
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