Taking bottled beer on the road == lot's o foam

[anton005]

Often over the holidays I take my bottled brews over to friends and family. Usually right after I get there we crack a few, then the resulting foam begins I'm guessing the time in the car (usually less than 20 min) agitates it too much. Does anyone have a trick to get around this problem? Am I the only one dealing with it, or is it common?

I'm talking 22 oz bottles here.

 

[beergolf]

A 20 minute car ride should not be a problem. I routinely visit family that is a 10 hour drive and have no problems, with either 12 oz or 22oz bottles.

Have the bottles been chilled for a while? 24 hours minimum, preferably a few days. Then keep them cool for the ride and you should be good.

If you are having foaming problems, it is mot the car ride.

 

[HB_in_Subic]

I generally condition for 2 days and put in an ice chest. I have taken some on long road trips without issue.

 

[Peyope]

Keg condition or bottle condition? I'm assuming bottle conditioned. The ride shouldn't shake them up more than it would commercial beer, and letting them sit for a few hours in ice is probably a smart idea regardless.

 

[anton005]

Yeah, they are bottled conditioned.

Hmm, o.k. Well seems like this is my unique problem. Thats what I needed to know. Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it.

 

[drainbamage]

Are you off-roading to get there?

Otherwise, the car ride shouldn't be an issue.

 

[pdxal]

If they're warming up that could cause foaming.
If they're getting agitated, that could cause foaming.
I'd chill them really cold, put them in a cooler to keep them as cold as possible and to avoid agitation, and let them sit for a while in the fridge before opening when you get to your destination.
Or, you could keg your beer instead.

 

[Rcbandl]

Put them on ice for the ride and it really shouldnt be a problem if they were already chilled.