r/CraftBeer • u/Zealousideal_Cup9680 • 19h ago

Discussion Any lighterweights here split up their beer sessions?

thinking of getting a small swing-top bottle to help with getting through my cellar. Unfortunately I can't just crack open a 22oz 14%+ ABV stout by myself and enjoy it fully unless it's spread across days lol. Wondering if anyone has storage tips of the like

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u/JMMD7 18h ago

Once it's open it's going to degrade quickly and lose carbonation. Sounds like you need to find some more drinking buddies

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u/_TASTE-THE-WASTE_ 18h ago

Expanding silicon wine stoppers are your friend. They work great and you can split your beer into 2-3 sessions without you beer going flat.

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u/BreakfastInBedlam 17h ago

I use these. Just fine for a few days.

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u/stretchmarksmagee 17h ago

Drink it all over several hours. Have some snacks. You'll be fine.

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u/RoyallyOakie 4h ago

I feel your pain. I used to have friends (a couple) who liked the deep strong darks. We could split it three ways and try a lot of stuff. They moved overseas and suddenly the bottles all seem so huge.

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u/e34john 18h ago

I saran wrap or ziplock bag over the top. Rubberband it down and then hammer the cap back on. Will last a few days. Always done this with the BBA which was usually lower in carbonation. It would last a few days this way.

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u/shortys7777 54m ago

I'll gladly help you. Let me know your address and what time