How long does beer keep in a crowler? Quite a while, actually. That assumes you refrigerate it of course; you’d be crazy not to do so. I bought a crowler of Boulder Shakeberry at Stout’s Growlers here in Canton on November 16th, out it in the fridge and drank it on December 11th. That’s almost a month and, as you can see in my photo, the beer had not lost any carbonation. It also tasted wonderful.
If you haven’t heard of Shakeberry, don’t feel badly. I hadn’t either until I bought it at stouts. It’s not advertised on their website but is, as I’m sure you’ve guessed by now, a variation of their Shake Chocolate Porter. I really love that beer so figured I would enjoy this one, too. I was right.
Untappd says the beer has an alcohol content of 6% by volume. I paid $8 for a 32-ounce crowler at Stout’s. That’s all I know
Boulder Shakeberry pours to a jet-black color with a thick creamy tan head and a fresh strawberry and chocolate nose. Taking a sip, the beer is smooth and creamy with milk chocolate and bright strawberry fruit. The two meld together nicely to form the impression of a chocolate covered strawberry, and the beer finishes dry with grassy hops and toasty malts.
What a wonderful beer here, folks! The chocolate and strawberry work wonderfully here, and I found the beer irresistible. As soon as I took a sip, I found myself going pack for another pull posthaste. Seems to be a rare draft-only beer. If you happen to see it, consider yourself fortunate (I sure do) and don’t miss it.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled
(D)=Draft
(G)=Growler