Theres nothing better than a cold larger or beer on a hot summer day or a nice chilled one to wash down a curry. Many people also seem to prefer lagers and bottled beers rather than wines with their Christmas dinner.Easy to use beer bottle openers are naturally vital to gaining access to the chilled liquid within and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Theres the simple classic bottle opener that resembles a key and in some senses it is a key to the golden goodness inside. These range from the pared down cap poppers on a Swiss Army Knife to heavy duty jobs with solid Sterling Silver rod handles.Cast metal versions may do the job for a while, but dont underestimate the sheer force required to pop a bottle cap.These cheaper ones tend to go to pieces after a while. This is true off all dinnerware and tableware in fact.
More sophisticated versions include CellarDines ZapCap, which isnt the most compact unit in the world, but is certainly effective.There’s even a magnet which holds the removed caps in place for neat disposal. You simply place it over the neck of a bottle and with just a gentle push removes the cap with a minimum of effort and fuss. ZapCap works on metal pop off and twist off caps and is a must have gadget for Christmas, along with the appropriate glassware for the lager of your choice.
But what if you are stuck without any of these excellent bottle openers to hand?How can you get into that well deserved brew? Obvious tip is, buy a bottle opener and dont lose it! Keep one handy at all times by the wine rack in fact buy a wine racks just so you can keep a bottle opener next to it!In extremis however, try these emergency options that use everyday objects to crack off that bottle cap without breaking glass or ruining your expensive dental work (they should work with pop off caps, but twist off caps will probably need a bottle opener or brute force and sound teeth).
Provided youre not a yoof who walks around with the jeans at half mast, your belts buckle can function as a bottle opener.We suggest taking off your belt first though.You really dont want to try any sudden jerking motions with glass in that area of your body.f you have a disposable plastic lighter, prop the bottom of it (not the metal top) under the caps edge.Push up on the cap with the edge of the lighter and it should at least make it loose, if not completely pop it off. If you have a set of keys, use one that can wedge between the cap and the bottles neck.Twist the key under the cap and repeat the process until you get most of the way around the cap. You should be able to simply grip the cap with your fingers and twist it off, although you may never be able to get in your front door again.
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