How would you value crowlers vs bottles?

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by catscadia, Sep 12, 2016.

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Which would you value more?

  1. Crowler (32 oz) (Shorter lifetime, about a month)

    6 vote(s)
    26.1%

  2. Bottle (22 oz) (Much longer lifetime)

    13 vote(s)
    56.5%

  3. Equal value

    4 vote(s)
    17.4%
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  1. catscadia

    catscadia Aspirant (299) Feb 25, 2016 Washington

    Say there was a very rare and sought after beer typically only available in bottles, that showed up on tap. Would you value a crowler of a bottle of the same kind of beer as much as the bottle itself? Or possibly more?

    Crowlers have more liquid (32 oz vs 22 oz, assuming its a bomber) but only (conservatively) last a month, where as the bottle can last.... a very long time. Which would you value more?
     
    #1 catscadia, Sep 12, 2016
  2. libeerguy23

    libeerguy23 Crusader (478) Feb 19, 2016 New York
    Trader

    It really depends how the crowler is filled. If it's co2 purged then filled with a bottle gun or tube from the bottom it's essentially a can. If it's poured in directly from the faucet, a ton of o2 is introduced and it's no different then a growler.
     
    #2 libeerguy23, Sep 12, 2016
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  3. ThickNStout

    ThickNStout Pooh-Bah (2,142) Mar 8, 2011 Georgia

    There's no single answer as it depends on the beer (including how the growler is filled) and the traders. I'd start with the cost (the pour plus the growler) and negotiate until both sides are happy.
     
    #3 ThickNStout, Sep 12, 2016
  4. Yohann

    Yohann Zealot (744) Apr 29, 2014 Wisconsin
    Trader

    It depends on what's in the bottle. IPAs start to decline after a few weeks, and beers with adjuncts have a limited shelf life if not refrigerated.
     
    #4 Yohann, Sep 14, 2016
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