If you are a draft beer enthusiast, a growler is practically a must-have. With a growler, you can pull up to a beer store or brewery, fill up from a tap, and be on your way with a few servings of deliciousness. By filling it to the brim and capping off your foam, you can seal in the freshness for roughly one week if it is kept refrigerated. After opening and exposing your beer to oxygen, you should finish the contents within 4 to 6 hours.
Below, we’ll describe how, and for what purpose, growlers are used, how much beer they hold, and different types of growlers that exist so you’ll have everything you need to make an informed purchase.
