Pittsburgh

[jagoffbrewer1]

This sounds like an incredibly succinct plan. I like it.

jagoffbrewer will you have any beers on tap this coming weekend that aren't awful? If you did, that would be swell.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

 

[shuggy1]

I know this is a bit premature, but I go to a music festival every Memorial Day weekend, and canned beer is the preferred medium for my drinking (No glass container policy). With all the talk here about summer beers, and the multiple options for local to go beer, Im trying to put together a list of what to possibly bring. DG is the only local selling cans correct? Looking at crowlers from possibly VooDoo and Roundabout? Is anyone else selling local options of festival approved containers? I was thinking of maybe getting a couple crowlers from Pig Iron, because they were reasonably priced. Are they still that way? Might have to look into getting a non glass growler or two to fill as well. Anyone have any advice on these? Ie. type, size, place to purchase from?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GS9MUFY/?tag=talkbecom09-20

Ordered that last week when it was $16.99. Supposed to be a pretty good item. I can let you know more about it when it arrives on Wednesday if you're interested in it.

 

[dtx00]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GS9MUFY/?tag=talkbecom09-20

Ordered that last week when it was $16.99. Supposed to be a pretty good item. I can let you know more about it when it arrives on Wednesday if you're interested in it.

Yes please do

 

[preluderl]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

Srsly though I'm looking forward to checking you guys out.

 

[docreight1]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GS9MUFY/?tag=talkbecom09-20

Ordered that last week when it was $16.99. Supposed to be a pretty good item. I can let you know more about it when it arrives on Wednesday if you're interested in it.

I have the giant travel cup. It's as good or better than the yeti versions for 1/3 the price. For 16.99 the growler is a steal.

 

[greg4579]

Yes please do

I really like their mugs and have been really happy with them.

 

[brother rebus]

For 16.99 the growler is a steal.

one might even say a stainless steal...

 

[McMatt7]

I have this and like it, good for big vodka drinks or bourbon barrel aged imperial stouts

 

[psbhockey12]

I have this and like it, good for big vodka drinks or bourbon barrel aged imperial stouts

Love my hydro flasks ... Have a 64, 32, and wife has 2 18oz for coffee ... recently switched the lids out for these though because they seal better (https://www.hydroflask.com/wide-mouth-flex-cap#92=19) and that grey rubber isn't there to stretch out like on the one above.

 

[docreight1]

Love my hydro flasks ... Have a 64, 32, and wife has 2 18oz for coffee ... recently switched the lids out for these though because they seal better (https://www.hydroflask.com/wide-mouth-flex-cap#92=19) and that grey rubber isn't there to stretch out like on the one above.

FWIW Hydro Flask has pretty great customer service from what i have experienced. I have an 18 oz that i clumsily smashed the cap and strap a few years ago. I called customer service about purchasing a replacement and they sent me a new lid and strap for free.

 

[hornydevil]

Picked up a 64 oz. hydroflask-ish model for $15 at Ross a while back. I'm sure they're still around if you happen to be there and check out their kitchen stuff. This is essentially what it looks like, in case you wondered:

 

[McMatt7]

Love my hydro flasks ... Have a 64, 32, and wife has 2 18oz for coffee ... recently switched the lids out for these though because they seal better (https://www.hydroflask.com/wide-mouth-flex-cap#92=19) and that grey rubber isn't there to stretch out like on the one above.

Good call, would prefer that lid to the cap and strap, especially if it seals better, cheers

 

[PSUMike]

Srsly though I'm looking forward to checking you guys out.

3 of the last 4 beers I've had from HH were pretty good and the outlier was simply personal preference (coffee). Forget the name but an IPA had I was pretty damn good. I would put it on the level of most of the DG hoppy stuff I've had thus far.

 

[hornydevil]

3 of the last 4 beers I've had from HH were pretty good and the outlier was simply personal preference (coffee). Forget the name but an IPA had I was pretty damn good. I would put it on the level of most of the DG hoppy stuff I've had thus far.

Good to hear. 'Bout time.

 

[preluderl]

3 of the last 4 beers I've had from HH were pretty good and the outlier was simply personal preference (coffee). Forget the name but an IPA had I was pretty damn good. I would put it on the level of most of the DG hoppy stuff I've had thus far.

I've meant to check them out for a while, I just never get down that way. I probably haven't been to the South hills in at least 3 years.

 

[kbuzz1]

Hitchhiker Brewing: "Bringing non-South Hillzers to the South Hills since...this upcoming weekend, apparently"

 

[OneDropSoup]

I've meant to check them out for a while, I just never get down that way. I probably haven't been to the South hills in at least 3 years.

Not to dissuade you, but you realize they're opening in Sharpsburg soon.

 

[preluderl]

Not to dissuade you, but you realize they're opening in Sharpsburg soon.

You're just trying to trick me into going to DG...SMH

I had forgotten about that honestly, but I'm going to check out Insurrection and Apis as well.

 

[hornydevil]

You're just trying to trick me into going to DG...SMH

I had forgotten about that honestly, but I'm going to check out Insurrection and Apis as well.

Haven't been to Apis in a while, but I thought it was a pretty chill space.

Insurrection used to be super convenient when I worked out in Oakdale, but not so much since I don't any more. Big fan regardless.

 

[Tedwarhc]

Who is going to DG next Tuesday for cans and wants to grab me a glass?! I'll be in Austin and can bring thank you beer back

 

[psbhockey12]

FWIW Hydro Flask has pretty great customer service from what i have experienced. I have an 18 oz that i clumsily smashed the cap and strap a few years ago. I called customer service about purchasing a replacement and they sent me a new lid and strap for free.

Definitely great customer service. Got into using that flex cap because my brother ordered 2, they accidentally shipped him 4. He called asking if they wanted to give a label to return 2 or would he be charged for the extra. They said no worries, just keep them.

 

[Clerkp]

FWIW Hydro Flask has pretty great customer service from what i have experienced. I have an 18 oz that i clumsily smashed the cap and strap a few years ago. I called customer service about purchasing a replacement and they sent me a new lid and strap for free.

I've seen these at whole foods lately. Does beer stay carbed in these? Looks like potential for a bunch of headspace.

 

[hornydevil]

I've seen these at whole foods lately. Does beer stay carbed in these? Looks like potential for a bunch of headspace.

I can say that for the 64 oz. one that I posted above that I've never had issues, but, then again, I've never kept beer in it for very long. Like you said, headspace plus a long seal and you can have un/under carbonated stale beer in no time.

 

[kbuzz1]

I've seen these at whole foods lately. Does beer stay carbed in these? Looks like potential for a bunch of headspace.

One of my fave breweries here has actually branded these things and sells them. I have a couple that I've used to ship beer to folks and they in turn shipped it back to me filled...both times seal was just fine and carbonation was phenomenal. It's now my fave 32 oz vessel.

 

[greg4579]

One of my fave breweries here has actually branded these things and sells them. I have a couple that I've used to ship beer to folks and they in turn shipped it back to me filled...both times seal was just fine and carbonation was phenomenal. It's now my fave 32 oz vessel.

You've never shipped said vessels to me...Thanks kbuzz, thanks for nothing.


On a more serious note, what is the cost of one of those? I love the concept and size. I'd be willing to bet that Rjdillman could probably fit at least 36 oz in those 32 oz growlers.

 

[kbuzz1]

You've never shipped said vessels to me...Thanks kbuzz, thanks for nothing.

Hold your horses there young fella...I'm rotating through the list and your name is coming back up soon...

I'm presuming I paid more than a blank one would cost, but I wanna say they were like $10 maybe? If more than that, not by more than a couple bucks.

 

[McMatt7]

I'd be willing to bet that Rjdillman could probably fit at least 36 oz in those 32 oz growlers.

Dude fit a pint of Straight up Regs in one of these once

No lie.

 

[preluderl]

I could go for some Straight Up Regs right meow.

 

[Matthouse3]

Dude fit a pint of Straight up Regs in one of these once

No lie.

 

[kbuzz1]