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crowler en · NOUN

Etymology

Trademark. Blend of can + growler

Meanings

1. A large can used to hold craft beer.
   • The crowler has permeated today’s beer culture so far that you can have personalized ones made for your groomsmen. 2016 February 11, Alex Delany, “Why the World Needs More Crowlers—Wait, What’s a Crowler?”, in bon appétit:
   • The beer store offers 50 to-go options as well in the form of six packs; big bottles, larger than 16 ounces; and “crowlers,” a 32-ounce sealed can filled with craft beer. 2018 November 20, Jordan Patterson, “The Beer Snob Holds Grand Opening For Downtown Location”, in Jamestown Post Journal:
   • In 2015 the owners added “crowlers” to their available line up of “to go” beer. 2018, Maureen O’Prey, Beer in Maryland: A History of Breweries Since Colonial Times, →ISBN:
   • Oskar Blues Brewing helped create crowlers, which are thought to last longer because UV rays can't get through the can. 2017, Kathy Flanigan, Beer Lover's Wisconsin: Best Breweries, Brewpubs and Beer Bars, →ISBN:

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