The Juice Pouch for Adults

Everyone is familiar with the "juice-pouch" so popular with kids. Well, make it bigger, fill it with beer, and now you've got a party. That was my thought when I heard about the Beer Pouch.

Well, that's not quite the idea, but it sure sounds fun, yes? Actually, the Beer Pouch is an interesting take on the traditional growler. The Beer Pouch holds 64 ounces of beer like a standard glass growler, but in a collapsable, light-weight container.

There have been numerous occasions when I've been at a brewpub, without a growler in-hand. The standard glass container is not very convenient to keep in the car, always at the ready. Perhaps I should stuff a beer pouch under the seat, just in case.

Beer By The Box

Is this the new growler? The Crafty Carton is a "take out" container that holds 32 ounces of draft beer. The idea is to allow pub patrons to take away two pints of their favorite beer to enjoy at home. From the Crafty Carton website:

The 2-Pint Crafty Carton™ is a revolutionary carton changing the bar industry. Imagine your regulars are IN LOVE with the fabulous new wheat beer and the seasonal local ale is selling fast. But, many of your regulars leave early to avoid driving under the influence. Sound familiar? 

With the new Crafty Carton™ disposable container, your bar patrons can now enjoy two pints of their favorite draft brew at home. It’s simple, easy to use and environmentally safe. The new Crafty Carton™ increases bar sales, provides additional advertising and increases your overall bottom line.

I suspect there are a whole host of state-specific laws to review. Is this considered an open container? Personally, I'd be willing to give them a try at my favorite local brewpubs. Growlers have limited lifespans once opened, and I often decide against growler purchases if I know that some of the beer may go flat before I finish. But two pints of that special beer would be no problem.

Have you seen these "in the wild?" Any pubs offering them?