A little bit of American history
64 U.S. fl oz (1,892.7 ml; 66.6 imp fl oz)
Growler
A growler (/ˈɡraʊlər/) is a glass, ceramic, or stainless steel jug used to transport draft beer in the United States and Canada. They are commonly sold at breweries and brewpubs as a means to sell take-out craft beer. Rarely,
beers are bottled in growlers for retail sale. The exploding growth of craft
breweries and the growing popularity of home brewing has also led to an
emerging market for the sale of collectible growlers.
Growlers are generally
made of glass and have either a screw-on cap or a hinged porcelain gasket cap,
which can maintain freshness for a week or more. A properly sealed growler will
hold carbonation indefinitely and store beer like any other
sanitized bottle. Some growler caps are equipped with valves to allow
replacement of CO2 lost while racking. The modern glass growler was
first introduced by Charlie and Ernie Otto of Otto Brothers' Brewing Company in Wilson, Wyoming in 1989.[5]
While 64 U.S. fl oz
(1,892.7 ml; 66.6 imp fl oz) is the most popular growler size, growlers are
commonly found in 32 U.S. fl oz (sometimes known as a "howler", which
may be short for "half growler"), 128 U.S. fl oz, 1-litre (33.8 U.S.
fl oz; 35.2 imp fl oz), and 2-liter sizes as well. The two most popular colors
for growlers are amber (a brownish hue) or clear (often referred to as
"flint"). Clear growlers are often 25% - 35% cheaper per unit than
their amber counterparts. Glass handles are the most common type of handle for
growlers, although metal handles (with more ornate designs) can also be found.
Some growlers do not have handles – this is especially common with growlers
smaller than 64 U.S. fl oz that have Grolsch-style flip-tops.[6]
The term likely dates
back to the late 19th century when fresh beer was carried from the local pub to
one's home by means of a small galvanized pail. It is claimed the sound that
the CO2 made when it escaped from the lid as the beer sloshed around
sounded like a growl.[7]
Growlers can be refilled
for between $5 and $30 in America. Their initial purchase can carry a
significant (sometimes non-compulsory) deposit.
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