Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Q. How do you recommend cleaning growlers? We have several that are YEARS old and have a white film inside. Have tried scrubbing them and soaked them in vinegar, but it's still there. Got any ideas?
    • A. It sounds like what you have is a buildup of "beerstone" which is an industry term used to refer to Calcium Oxalate. You are on the right track with trying vinegar because it is a mild acid, but in this case maybe too mild. I would try a citric based cleaner and see if that helps. if not, there are certain acid based cleaners out there but they may be a bit harder to find. ^

  • Q. We've had growlers filled that didn't have your logo on them. Are you still honoring this request?
    • A. Yes, we still offer that option to our customers. ^

  • Q. I was wondering what your policy is about refilling growlers. Is there a reduced price, or do you have to buy a new growler each time?
    • A. Good news! It costs $17 to fill a new growler. However, you can bring your growlers back for refills for only $12. Some special release beers are more, but all our mainstays are $12. ^

  • Q. Do you offer samples of beer?
    • A. We do offer a sample platter. You get a 4 oz. sample of all the beers we have on tap at that time. It is a good way to try all our beers and find the one (or more) that suits your taste! ^

  • Q. Do you offer brewery tours? If so, how do we arrange a visit?
    • A. Yes, we do offer tours. During business hours Mon-Fri we can usually accomodate a tour with only a few days notice. If you need a weekend tour, it may take a bit more planning and we need a group of at least six people. ^

  • Q. What beers are bottled and sold in stores?
    • A. We currently only offer new and refilled growlers. ^

  • Q. Do you distribute beer out of state?
    • A. Not at this time. ^
  • Q. Does Salmon River Brewery sell Kegs to the public?
    • A. Not currently. However, we hope to start selling kegs soon. Please see our "Kegs to Go" page for the latest information on purchasing kegs. ^

  • Q. I was curious how long beer lasts in a growler (unopened). Also, does it just go flat or does it actually become unsafe to drink?
    • A. Beer in a growler will not go flat or become unsafe to drink as long as it is kept cold. However, it will eventually develop off-flavors mainly because the beer is exposed to air for a short time during the filling of the growler. Finally, you should drink the entire growler in one sitting because a partially consumed growler will go flat quickly so be sure to invite some friends over! ^

  • Q. Are those "platos" a measurement for the beer's physical density (i.e. in a way the amount of stuff other than water contained in it)? How do you measure those IBUs? Is it just a subjective scale?
    • A. "Plato" degrees is mainly used by commercial brewers for the measurement of the density of solutions, expressed as the equivalent weight of cane sugar in the solution. Homebrewers and some commercial brewers use a similar meaurement referred to as specific gravity, which is a measure of total amount of dissolved solids in the wort. As far as IBUs (International Bitterness Units) go, it is a measurement of the actual bitterness level of the beer. 1 BU=1PPM of isomerized alpha acid. When we give you the IBUs of our beers, there is a calculation we use to approximate each beer's IBU level. ^