Is drinking beer from a backpack (literally) a lowpoint?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by riotontheroad, Aug 1, 2015.

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I just literally drank beer from my backpack (broken growler)....do I have a problem?

  1. No way, it was a $25 limited release...rescue all that you can!

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  2. uh, thats disgusting

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  3. Back off the brews, bro.

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  1. riotontheroad

    riotontheroad Savant (1,211) Apr 7, 2010 California
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    Ive been waiting to try the 2yr bourbon barrel aged version of an outstanding local brew (Valiant's Acurum) and today was the day. They were offering 1 liter growler fills to the first 30 people, so I hopped on board that train. Got my fill, had a few tasters, then put the growler in my backpack for the 5 min. ride home on my motorcycle. When I got home, I realized that in transit, the thing absolutely shattered (were talking 50 peices +). In a panic I poured the brew from my backpack into a jug (lowpoint). Im currently sipping on the rescued beer and laughing at how ridiculous today has been.
     
    #1 riotontheroad, Aug 1, 2015
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  2. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Not sure how it's literally a lowpoint, but hey, if I was excited to drink something, I'da drank it from the ground with a straw, which woulda literally been a lowpoint.
     
    #2 ONovoMexicano, Aug 1, 2015
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  3. Hrodebert

    Hrodebert Savant (1,024) Sep 2, 2013 Michigan
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    If you have been waiting 2 years to have this beer, and you finally have the chance, there is no low point.
     
    #3 Hrodebert, Aug 1, 2015
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  4. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Kind of depends on where that backpack has been. And um, did you check for glass shards? No beer is worth a trip to the ER.
     
    #4 Orca, Aug 1, 2015
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  5. riotontheroad

    riotontheroad Savant (1,211) Apr 7, 2010 California
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    definitely strained it on its way from the backpack to my glass
     
    #5 riotontheroad, Aug 1, 2015
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  6. Betolito

    Betolito Initiate (0) May 20, 2012 Nevada

    Must get your growler a helmet.
     
    #6 Betolito, Aug 1, 2015
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  7. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
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    You're my new hero.
     
    #7 Vitacca, Aug 1, 2015
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  8. kbuzz

    kbuzz Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2011 North Carolina

    I'd do the same fucking thing...literally without hesitation. Go through all that trouble and get nothing for it? No way. This is a hobby...just like if you got a rare baseball card that got drenched in a rainstorm...would you pitch it? Or try to dry that shit out? Rest easy...you made the right call.
     
    #8 kbuzz, Aug 1, 2015
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  9. lester619

    lester619 Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2009 Wisconsin

    Was it good? Aging beer in nylon canvass might be the next craze. You could be a trend setter.
     
    #9 lester619, Aug 1, 2015
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  10. meanmutt

    meanmutt Grand Pooh-Bah (3,883) Feb 6, 2012 Ohio
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    Extra rare ultra exclusive 5 minute backpack aged version...Whalez bro. :wink:

    Seriously though...that's dedication. I probably wouldn't have even thought to drink it after that happened.
     
    #10 meanmutt, Aug 1, 2015
  11. riotontheroad

    riotontheroad Savant (1,211) Apr 7, 2010 California
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    pretty damn good. tons of bourbon character. that either killed anything nasty in my backpack, or gave me the perfect buzz to not care.
     
    #11 riotontheroad, Aug 1, 2015
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  12. drinkin-beeers

    drinkin-beeers Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2014 Montana

    If your back pack happened to be a brown paper bag, then that might be considered a problem. I think your safe here.
     
    #12 drinkin-beeers, Aug 1, 2015
  13. Vitamin_Hop

    Vitamin_Hop Pundit (812) Mar 26, 2015 Illinois
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    Don't worry bruh, heard it was under carbed anyway
     
    #13 Vitamin_Hop, Aug 1, 2015
  14. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    Years ago I went to Maine on a hiking trip with several other people. My plan was to attend baseball games and see the Mets, Phillies, and Pirates on the way back. When I got to Philly there were several cold beers in my cooler and I had my Camelbak with me. I filled up the 3 liter bladder with beer and walked right on thru. I got hammered. Do what you gotta do.
     
    #14 fredmugs, Aug 1, 2015
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  15. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    In Philly someone who drinks 3 liters for a baseball game is considered teetotaler
     
    #15 SammyJaxxxx, Aug 1, 2015
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  16. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Consider this a wake-up call.
    Invest in a couple of stainless steel growlers.
     
    #16 SammyJaxxxx, Aug 1, 2015
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  17. chipawayboy

    chipawayboy Pooh-Bah (2,181) Oct 26, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Nice job dude. Everyone likes a good rescue story. You did the right thing!!
     
    #17 chipawayboy, Aug 1, 2015
  18. PsilohsaiBiN

    PsilohsaiBiN Maven (1,473) Aug 10, 2010 New York

    Do you know what a chinois is?
     
    #18 PsilohsaiBiN, Aug 1, 2015
  19. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    Definitely a good idea especially if your transporting them on a motorcycle.
     
    #19 Scott17Taylor, Aug 1, 2015
  20. riotontheroad

    riotontheroad Savant (1,211) Apr 7, 2010 California
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    used one of those when pouring from bag to beer glass
     
    #20 riotontheroad, Aug 1, 2015
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