Mn Growler Fill Prices

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  1. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    What are the typical growler refill prices these days? I've kind of lost track. They have definitely gone up over the years as have prices on other things in some cases...

    I remember $8 fills being the norm awhile back....now it seems more like $10 or am I too low with that even. Just curious. I'm guessing it is due to cost of materials going up over the years?
     
    #1 ZAP, Jul 17, 2013
  2. XmnwildX12

    XmnwildX12 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,140) Nov 12, 2010 Minnesota
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    Dangerous Man is about 14-16
     
    #2 XmnwildX12, Jul 17, 2013
  3. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    Town hall is $9 with exchange or $13 if you dont bring back their growler/first time.

    It might be $1 more. I forget.
     
    #3 MCImes, Jul 17, 2013
  4. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Growler refills at the Nova typically run @ $10 unless you're looking for Cuvee or Hottenroth which run $25+. Town Hall is $9.50 with specialties a few bucks more. Barley John's run $13-$17 unless its a speciiality like Dark Knight, which ran $80, if I recall.
     
    #4 Mplsmetro57, Jul 17, 2013
  5. incutrav

    incutrav Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2007 Minnesota

    I havent had a fill there in years, but good to see prices are the same. Thats about what they were in '06 there.

    Some places are crazy on the growler deposit now too- I think Flat Earth is something like 8 bucks
     
    #5 incutrav, Jul 17, 2013
  6. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    I've concluded that is why the growler law has not changed. These places like to make money on the markup of selling the glassware as well.
     
    #6 ZAP, Jul 17, 2013
  7. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    bent paddle is $10
    steel toe is $13 I believe.
     
    #7 minnesotaryan, Jul 17, 2013
  8. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    Honestly, with $10 for PsuedoSue in Hudson & $9.50 for refills at Town Hall, I haven't bothered with any of the new guys growlers. Value to quality & consistency just isn't there IMHO.
     
    #8 maximum12, Jul 17, 2013
  9. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    Exactly. When I am in the cities those are the only two places I buy growlers. Plus in Hudson I can utilize the multitude of growlers I already have in my possession...
     
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  10. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    Growlers don't make much sense when it's Steel Toe or something else I can buy bottles of.
     
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  11. morimech

    morimech Grand Pooh-Bah (3,803) Nov 6, 2006 Minnesota
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    Excelsior is $12-$16.
     
    #11 morimech, Jul 17, 2013
  12. will1256

    will1256 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2010 Minnesota

    Nova is $8 deposit also, i learned last weekend.
     
    #12 will1256, Jul 18, 2013
  13. copslovebeer

    copslovebeer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Minnesota

    I respectfully disagree with this sentiment. The experience from drinking pints out of a growler is, to me, more of an expression of appreciation for the brewery than simply purchasing a bottle at the cheapest retailer. But, that's the romantic in me. Plus, shits hella fresh!
     
    #13 copslovebeer, Jul 18, 2013
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  14. JJWIGHT

    JJWIGHT Zealot (728) Feb 14, 2012 Minnesota

    Plus 64 fresh ounces of Size 7 is cheaper in a Growler than 3 bombers.
     
    #14 JJWIGHT, Jul 18, 2013
  15. brewseum

    brewseum Zealot (525) Nov 11, 2004 Minnesota

    Ditto the post above me. Under 2 beers in a bomber vs. 4 pints? No brainer,really.Done deal,Shaquille.

    And the Hudson "grab a growler any growler" rule rocks. Its a friggin' GLASS VESSEL lawmakers!

    Zap-did your "up north" brewery review get zapped? Wish I would have copied it.I'm headed to Walker
    to Moondance tomorrow. Its a shame if the beer police tagged you with an extraction of truth and thoughtfulness.

    You may now resume this thread.
     
    #15 brewseum, Jul 18, 2013
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  16. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    'Tis still here for all to read n' reference, my karaoke-lovin' friend! :sunglasses:
     
    #16 Chaz, Jul 18, 2013
  17. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    Boy I hadn't noticed that happened...I see it hasn't....I've lost one's before though that were critical of burgers at some places....not sure why that happens...not enough focus on beer? Maybe the place complained...
     
    #17 ZAP, Jul 18, 2013
  18. brewseum

    brewseum Zealot (525) Nov 11, 2004 Minnesota

    Thanks for helping an old boy out,fellas. You can help me cross the street at Darkness Day too.
     
    #18 brewseum, Jul 18, 2013
  19. Cyclone8

    Cyclone8 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2011 Minnesota
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    No, you pay $8 only if you buy one of their growlers. You don't have to, just bring your own (from anywhere, as long as it's see-through). Or next time you go back, just take the same one and they will refill it.
     
    #19 Cyclone8, Jul 18, 2013
  20. incutrav

    incutrav Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2007 Minnesota

    Same for Pseudo Sue in Hudson. $10 for a growler, or $5 a bomber. If you plan on cranking through 4 pints, or sharing w/ friends-growler is the way to go there.
     
    #20 incutrav, Jul 18, 2013
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