The worst thing I can think of having is a semi-chilled beer on a hot summer day, so, here are some easy tips to keep the beer cold and your, beer mooching buddies happy.

Some of the major beer distributors still make the 7oz. bottles (back in the day we called them ponies ) these are great for the summertime. To chill them perfectly follow these easy instructions:

Fill your cooler first with the bottles (or cans if available ) cover generously with ice and then pour some water over the ice. Remember, it is the ice water that completely surrounds the containers and allows them to chill faster and stay ice cold.

I enjoy the ponies because after three gulps they are gone. Then we have to open another ice cold one and possibly repeat several more times, I hate when that happens!

Stay cool, enjoy, and

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

Your Friendly Neighborhood Bartender, Kevin

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