Title: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 11:13:54 AM
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 11:13:54 AM
Heya,
So, hoping that once I have some kegs I'll be bottling very little of my beer. However, for the odd night I want to bring the beer our of the house, let's say to a meet, I'm thinking of maybe getting a growler or two. Anyone know where you can pick these up or how well they work?
So, hoping that once I have some kegs I'll be bottling very little of my beer. However, for the odd night I want to bring the beer our of the house, let's say to a meet, I'm thinking of maybe getting a growler or two. Anyone know where you can pick these up or how well they work?
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: John_C on October 06, 2014, 12:45:38 PM
Post by: John_C on October 06, 2014, 12:45:38 PM
There's a few spots in Dublin to get them; Galway Bay bars, Sweetmans, that place in Ranelagh (Tap House?) and probably a few others.
I use a few 750ml swing tops though. They're much handier.
I use a few 750ml swing tops though. They're much handier.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: Bubbles on October 06, 2014, 01:34:31 PM
Post by: Bubbles on October 06, 2014, 01:34:31 PM
The Galway Bay bars sell them but they're certainly not cheap. If I remember correctly, they're over 10 euro. Bit steep considering you can buy 1 gal demi-john for half the price.
Dispensing into growlers does tend to knock a fair bit of the carbonation out of the beer, but maybe there's a technique to it.
Dispensing into growlers does tend to knock a fair bit of the carbonation out of the beer, but maybe there's a technique to it.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: dcalnan on October 06, 2014, 01:52:43 PM
Post by: dcalnan on October 06, 2014, 01:52:43 PM
I bought one over in america, was $5 dollars for the growler and $10 for a fill, I miss those prices. I think the Franciscan well have them as well. You can buy attachments for taps that allow the growler to fill from the bottom to avoid excessive foaming.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 01:56:27 PM
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 01:56:27 PM
Anyone got a link to said attachment? I'm planning on making 22 L batches so I can always bottle a few, but the last two batches have come out closer to 17L after loss to hops and trub. Sometimes I miss partial boils...
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: dcalnan on October 06, 2014, 02:23:18 PM
Post by: dcalnan on October 06, 2014, 02:23:18 PM
something like this http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/gifts/glassware/growler-filler.html (http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/gifts/glassware/growler-filler.html) I remember coming across a way better engineered one, this looks like something you could build at home pretty easily, I might try it out at some stage.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: armedcor on October 06, 2014, 04:04:32 PM
Post by: armedcor on October 06, 2014, 04:04:32 PM
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Growler-Filler-Fits-Standard-Chrome-Stainless-Amercian-Faucet-Stainless-Steel-304-Kegging-Fitting-Homebrewer-Hardware/1017341_2041563639.html
something like this, attach a bit of tubing to reach the bottom of the growler and fill.
something like this, attach a bit of tubing to reach the bottom of the growler and fill.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 05:32:54 PM
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 05:32:54 PM
Excellent! Thanks. I think I'll hunt one down.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: Boycott on October 06, 2014, 08:50:59 PM
Post by: Boycott on October 06, 2014, 08:50:59 PM
where are you based? I have two sweetmans i wouldnt mind selling. based in glasnevin myself
EDIT: I see its raheny. Ill sell you the two for 10e if you want?
EDIT: I see its raheny. Ill sell you the two for 10e if you want?
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 09:35:34 PM
Post by: molc on October 06, 2014, 09:35:34 PM
Yeah why not. I'm away on holidays for the next 2 weeks or so, but can pick up after I get back. Sorted :)
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: Boycott on October 07, 2014, 01:48:31 PM
Post by: Boycott on October 07, 2014, 01:48:31 PM
Quote from: molc on October 06, 2014, 09:35:34 PMCool, just contact me when your ready
Yeah why not. I'm away on holidays for the next 2 weeks or so, but can pick up after I get back. Sorted :)
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: Qs on October 08, 2014, 12:51:50 AM
Post by: Qs on October 08, 2014, 12:51:50 AM
Just seen Hollands in Bray tweet they've got growlers for sake at the moment.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: LordEoin on October 08, 2014, 12:59:36 AM
Post by: LordEoin on October 08, 2014, 12:59:36 AM
If you're ever in Cork, the Well sell full growlers of anything on tap for €20. refills are €16.
Not bad when you consider that my last fill was 4 pints of strong 'spring ale' for €16
I'm pretty sure I remember paying close €7 for a pint of something similar in the black sheep (although it's a bit hazy)
Not bad when you consider that my last fill was 4 pints of strong 'spring ale' for €16
I'm pretty sure I remember paying close €7 for a pint of something similar in the black sheep (although it's a bit hazy)
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: Hop Bomb on October 08, 2014, 03:50:17 PM
Post by: Hop Bomb on October 08, 2014, 03:50:17 PM
To be fair to Sweetmans & Galway Bay, their growlers are glass & imported from USA (even though you can get similar in GER). The Fran Well growlers are plastic so Id expect them to be cheaper.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: Bubbles on October 08, 2014, 06:22:02 PM
Post by: Bubbles on October 08, 2014, 06:22:02 PM
They're a nice handy size for doing starters too!
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: imark on October 08, 2014, 06:30:23 PM
Post by: imark on October 08, 2014, 06:30:23 PM
http://youtu.be/X73BNKS04xw
Sorry...this is all I think of every time I hear about growler
Sorry...this is all I think of every time I hear about growler
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 08, 2014, 09:14:23 PM
Post by: DEMPSEY on October 08, 2014, 09:14:23 PM
Broken link there Imark :'(
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: TheSumOfAllBeers on October 09, 2014, 12:14:22 AM
Post by: TheSumOfAllBeers on October 09, 2014, 12:14:22 AM
You can get these mini-stainless growlers from the Home Brew Builder guy (though not obviously on his site) about £15 +P&P. Really robust units.
Title: Re: Wanted: Growlers
Post by: Qs on October 11, 2014, 10:19:09 PM
Post by: Qs on October 11, 2014, 10:19:09 PM
I was in Hollands today. They don't have any growlers yet.