Craft Beer Cellar introduces 32-ounce Crowler can

WARWICK — Ever since Michael and Maggie Keller opened Craft Beer Cellar at 93 Main Street, Warwick residents and visitors have had an opportunity to sample some of the finest beers produced by local and other small brewers.

Craft brewers are defined by the Brewer's Association as those that are small, independent and traditional.

Old-timers may remember the days when fresh beer was carried from the local pub to one's home by means of a small-galvanized pail.

Now Craft Beer Cellar patrons can do the same when they select a favorite brew from 19 draft beers on tap and take it home in a 32-ounce Crowler sealed can.

Define CrowlerThe Crowler is basically an empty aluminum can that can be filled with beer and then sealed with a lid and taken out. The process takes a few minutes and requires the use of a special machine with a hand crank.

This on-demand-seaming machine, which can process one beer at a time, is called a Crowler, a combination of can and growler, which is a glass container.

Keller said that he has always had a true passion for good craft beer.

"At Craft Beer Cellar we will now be pouring beer into 32-ounce Crowlers and sealing them to take home or to a picnic or barbecue for your consuming pleasure."

And to choose which beer you would like to take out, Craft Beer Cellar also offers tastings of its large selection of beers from local and international breweries.

Essential informationFor additional information call 544 - 7688, visit www.craftbeercellar.com or go to facebook.com/cbcwarwick.

- Roger Gavan