Leaving a couple growlers in cooler...

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  1. jp_4

    jp_4 Devotee (331) Jan 3, 2017 New Jersey

    Hey guys,

    Apologies for the newbie question, but I'm new to the growler fill game. I want to bring a growler to a buddy's house directly from work on Friday. I'm a teacher, and I'm not about to bring my brew into a public school, even if it is just to leave it in the fridge :grinning: (not just legalities...also, we have some known "vultures" in the school...haha)

    Would it be advisable to leave the growler in a cooler with ice in my trunk? For reference's sake, I live in NJ, and it's supposed to be in the 30s on Friday.

    Thanks!
     
  2. The_Snow_Bird

    The_Snow_Bird Grand Pooh-Bah (3,557) May 7, 2015 Michigan
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    I think you'll be good.
     
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  3. ClarkstonMark

    ClarkstonMark Zealot (515) Feb 21, 2016 Michigan
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    no problem
     
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  4. oldbean

    oldbean Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2005 Massachusetts

    If it's in the 30s you probably don't even need the ice.
     
  5. Feel_the_Darkness

    Feel_the_Darkness Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2012 Virginia

    Yeah just don't let it freeze over if it's gonna be sub 30's
     
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  6. BIGPOPPAS

    BIGPOPPAS Maven (1,347) Aug 5, 2016 New Jersey

    I think it is supposed to be sub 30's in Jersey on Friday . You best check that morning.

    Believe me I'm not looking forward to the 20's either :slight_frown:
     
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  7. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    You don't even need the ice!
     
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  8. jp_4

    jp_4 Devotee (331) Jan 3, 2017 New Jersey

    Thanks for the input fellas! Appreciate it!
     
  9. BIGPOPPAS

    BIGPOPPAS Maven (1,347) Aug 5, 2016 New Jersey

    I spoke with Dennis and since we all are in Jersey, we've agreed to wait in the vehicle and safely guard your growlers . Not a problem :grinning::grinning::stuck_out_tongue::sunglasses:
     
  10. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    Which part of the scenario gave you pause? A growler in a cooler in the trunk is giving beer the best chance of success in pretty much any travel situation. Even if it drops slightly below freezing outside, the cooler insulation and alcohol will keep it liquid.
     
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  11. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Truth is I've had beers in my garage when the Temps were in the teens.....or even lower. And I've never had anything freeze- can or bottles. Wouldnt that though. Point is you'll be fine.
     
  12. jp_4

    jp_4 Devotee (331) Jan 3, 2017 New Jersey

    Fantastic, I'll give you the GPS coordinates!
     
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  13. CJNAPS

    CJNAPS Pooh-Bah (2,492) Nov 3, 2013 California
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    You'll be good for sure. Cheers and enjoy
     
  14. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    LOL that is awesome on the vultures. You are solid with it in car, temps are very cool and it will hold up just fine till your ready. Cheers
     
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