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Post by heyisthataninja on May 12, 2008 1:10:50 GMT -5
Hullo All,
I'm driving with some friends from New York to Roo this year. We want to save on gas as it is a 1k mile drive so I'm wondering, Where can we get a large amount of canned beer (I've estimated around 180-200) for cheap. Doesn't need to be anything fancy, just cheap, COLD beer. I'm thinking mostly bud, PBR, DPA, and maybe some Old Chub if possible. Any beer distributor that has 36 racks for a good price would be greatly appreciated. We are driving through Chattanouga, so we could stop there as well.
I know that some Walmarts do not sell beer, does the one in Manchester? I would think they have the cheapest beer, but I haven't been past PA as of yet.
Also, Where oh where can I find Dry Ice? I found this place on google: Tennessee Valey Ice Company 4116 S. Creek Road Chattanouga, TN It claims to be 24 hours, any one know the scoop on this or any other Dry Ice supplier between Chattanouga and Manchester? Thanks much and see you at Rooo!
Post by candyflippedaround on May 12, 2008 1:32:15 GMT -5
We want to save on gas as it is a 1k mile drive so I'm wondering, Where can we get a large amount of canned beer (I've estimated around 180-200) for cheap.
uh did i miss something here? are you using beer for fuel or what is going on... how does having canned beer on dry ice save on gas.
I was perplexed at first as well, but perhaps they were thinking of the extra weight the beer and ice would add to the car. Does more weight = more gas used?
they sell dry Ice at Kroger. There is one off I-24 at exit 59 really close to the freeway. This is only 1 hours drive from Manchester. The walmart in Manchester sells beer. But be warned, the place is a zoo. The closer you get to Manchester, the crazier it gets, in a good way ;D
I'd say get the beer and dry ice a little further away from Roo. I wouldn't gamble that the Kroger will still have dry ice by the time you get there. I'm sure everyone and their mom will be hitting up these spots for weekend goods. Get stuff an hour or two before the destination. That way you'll have options open if the place doesn't sell it or is sold out.
also make sure you use the dry ice properly. You really need to keep it covered with a couple of layers of towels or whatever at the bottom of your cooler. last year was the first year I used dry ice and it turned the whole cooler into one big ice block. Chipping beers out of there was more than a chore plus they were frozen solid. Dry ice is some powerful stuff.
also make sure you use the dry ice properly. You really need to keep it covered with a couple of layers of towels or whatever at the bottom of your cooler. last year was the first year I used dry ice and it turned the whole cooler into one big ice block. Chipping beers out of there was more than a chore plus they were frozen solid. Dry ice is some powerful stuff.
Good call cracker. Nothing like bringing 2 cases of beer to Roo. then you get there and you realize that you have to wait 2 hours before you can drink 1 because they're frozen solid. ;D
Post by heyisthataninja on May 12, 2008 14:53:56 GMT -5
Thank you for the advice on storing the dry ice. I plan on having towels and bottles of water as a buffer between the beer. I also plan on having only some of the beers in the cooler and some in their original cases. Once the beers in the dry ice cooler are cold I will be transporting them to another cooler with ice water and repeating the process as we drink them. I've read some good ideas on how to handle this here at inforoo, hopefully my plan will work.
As for a route: Starting in New York. South through New Jersey on the pike. I-78 W into Pennsylvania. I-81 S Passing through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia & Entering Tennessee I-40 W Toward Knoxville I-75 S Toward Chattanooga (possibly stop in Chattanooga @ 4116 S Creek Rd for Dry Ice) I-24 W toward Nashville/Birmingham - Passing through Georgia and Re-entering Tennessee Roo?
Post by steveforbesnash on Jun 4, 2008 15:36:11 GMT -5
i can't help you with the beer question but thought this website might help you in the future (or help other people) for finding dry ice. www.dryicedirectory.com/
I live about 40 minutes north of Roo and I haven't seen Yuenglings beer...I haven't really looked for it that hard though...but I have spent a lot of time in the beer aisle!
