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Packing Beer: How to Get it There Safely

We’ve tried every method in the book for transporting beer, and here are some of our tips for getting it there unscathed, at the right temperature, for the right price.

Jamie Bogner Jan 26, 2017 - 5 min read

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Whether you’re sending your homebrew off to a competition, trading hard-to-find beer, or bringing it home from your latest beercation, you want it to arrive in its absolute best condition. We’ve tried every method in the book for transporting beer, and here are some of our tips for getting it there unscathed, at the right temperature, for the right price.

Styrofoam Shippers (with Cardboard Outer Boxes)

12 bottle shippers are $11.95 from U-Haul.com, or $16.40 from Uline.com (plus shipping)

Pros: Readily available for single unit purchase (no bulk quantity required); insulates beer in shipping; foam absorbs impact well; reusable; waterproof

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Jamie Bogner is the Cofounder and Editorial Director of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine®. Email him at [email protected].

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