how long will a crowler last?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by btatumjr, Aug 28, 2015.

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  1. btatumjr

    btatumjr Initiate (183) Aug 25, 2015 Tennessee
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    Picked up a crowler of 2013 BCBS at Goose Island's Migration Week event today. I don't necessarily want to age it, but was wondering if anyone had experience or knowledge as to how long this can realistically last and still be good.
     
    #1 btatumjr, Aug 28, 2015
  2. atpca

    atpca Pooh-Bah (1,652) Jun 10, 2013 California
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    It depends a lot on the fill, but 2-3 weeks is what most retailers say.
     
    #2 atpca, Aug 28, 2015
  3. DIPAFAN

    DIPAFAN Savant (1,034) Dec 16, 2012 New Jersey
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    If kept cold and properly filled I've had them last as long as 8 weeks and still taste excellent.
     
    #3 DIPAFAN, Aug 28, 2015
  4. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    I don't know if Crowlers are any different from growlers, but I've had big beers in growlers last much longer than a few weeks - I've had them last (with big beers,) for over a year.
     
    #4 JrGtr, Aug 29, 2015
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  5. boilermakerbrew

    boilermakerbrew Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Indiana

    I would say the safest bet is within 2 months. The trick with a crowler, besides the fill level, is the slow speed at which it gets seamed. The slower the seamer, the more oxygen can get into the can before it is closed, even if it is dosed with CO2.
     
    #5 boilermakerbrew, Aug 29, 2015
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