Growler fills?

Submitted by Diligent-Pizza8128 t3_1040o7v in providence

I got a fancy new 64oz beer growler for Christmas, and I've been trying to find places to fill it. However, it seems like very few places will fill a growler these days.

Between websites and reviews I've read, it sounds like Proclamation, Tilted Barn, and Long Live do not fill personal growlers anymore. Lots of places just do only crowlers or cans these days, it seems.

I've seen Malted Barley and Pizza J both do growler fills, though at $30+ per fill, it doesn't make economic sense for me compared to buying cans.

Does anyone know of anywhere around Providence (or anywhere in R.I.) that will fill a growler that I bring in?

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ApolloKid t1_j32heiw wrote

Could try Trinity Brew House

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SeaworthinessNo4838 t1_j32tuz9 wrote

Came here to say this. I'm pretty sure they still do that , but not positive. Haven't been there in a while

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ratdad t1_j32ifub wrote

Haven't growlers gone the way of the dinosaur?

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Diligent-Pizza8128 OP t1_j32j9a9 wrote

Seems like perhaps they have in these parts! I used to live in Portland, Oregon where they have entire stores geared towards filling growlers. You could also get growlers filled at grocery and convenience stores and, of course, dozens of breweries too.

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ratdad t1_j32kywo wrote

While I don't have the definitive answer to your question, I have notices the absence of growlers for sale and I can't even remember the last time I saw someone come in for a growler refill. Over the years many breweries offer their beer in cans for takeaway. So if you have invested in growlers, ISTBY. Please let us know if you find a brewery who offers growler refills. - thx

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Throwaway1231200001 t1_j322ql1 wrote

Honestly, just show up and ask around. Bravo in Burriville and Lops in Woonsocket might do it, I see it occasionally, Smug in Pawtucket I definitely know does it. Buzzards Bay in Westport. Honestly, I'm kinda happy we're moving away from growlers. I have a mountain of them sitting in my basement that I keep forgetting when I go to the actual brewery.

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Diligent-Pizza8128 OP t1_j32ix8u wrote

Thanks, and I generally agree with you on moving away from growlers. I got a uKeg growler for a gift and it has a built tap and CO2 cartridge. Sounded like it might be fun to try out, but it's not worth it if it's nearly impossible to fill a growler.

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Throwaway1231200001 t1_j32l3f9 wrote

Most of the breweries I visit stopped with growlers because it was largely impractical and you missed a good marketing opportunity by not having the cans. That being said, there's not many that I know that would actively discourage it if you brought it in. Show up, be friendly, have a couple of beers and more often than not they'll find a way to accommodate you for an additional sale.

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listen_youse t1_j32uaop wrote

Long Live has filled my fancy insulated steel growler (also a lovely gift!) a few times and refused a few times. I get it filled in pleny of places. Brewers are understandably fussy about personal growlers. If it is not clean and your beer tastes funny you will blame them. Certain beers fare poorly in a growler (frozie cup, nitro styles). It can help to assure them you are clean growler person. Sometimes they insist on washing it for you but not if they are busy.

Growlers are fun to share and the most eco friendly way to take beer home. I get annoyed at the haughtiest beer nazis, like Tilted Barn...

Moniker is the best place to go with your growler.

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Funocity t1_j32ugm9 wrote

Apponaug will fill Growlers. Unsure in pricing.

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summerchilde t1_j32qftz wrote

Not beer but I’m pretty sure Borealis does cold brew growlers.

Not sure if they still do this but Bottles next East Side Marketplace had a growler refill station.

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RhodyVan t1_j33d69a wrote

Sadly the State or City health dept forced Bottles to shut down the growler station.

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Lancespresso t1_j32p3mi wrote

Crooked Current! Although their beer is not everyone’s cup of tea. Personally they are one of my favorite.

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brogaant t1_j3aivh6 wrote

Crooked Current in Pawtucket has filled our growler a few times. Highly recommend the White Stout.

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VistNewEngland t1_j32wgch wrote

I'm sure Trinity still does it. I seem to remember Union Station Brewery doing it too, but that was long before the pandemic.

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bigbadape t1_j336cxh wrote

Interestingly, Hemenway’s will fill growlers, they actually have their own unique brew from a local brewery on draft typically so it’s a good option to take it home.

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theVulture t1_j34lfdv wrote

30 minutes away but Moby Dick Brewing in New Bedford does Growler refills.

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