There’s nothing better than a cold chilled larger on a hot 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.
There’s 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 openers might do the job for a while, but don’t underestimate the sheer force required to pop a bottle cap. Cheaper ones tend to go to pieces after a while.
More sophisticated versions include CellarDine’s ZapCap, which isn’t the most compact unit in the world, but is certainly effective. It even has 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? How can you gain access to that well deserved brew?Obvious tip is, buy a beer bottle opener and don’t lose it! Keep one handy at all times by the wine rack – in fact buy a wine rack 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 pliers).
So long as you are not a “yoof” who walks around with the jeans at half mast, your belt’s buckle can function as a bottle opener. Take off your belt first though.You don’t want to try any sudden motions with glass in that area of your body.f you have a plastic lighter, prop the bottom of it (not the metal top) against the cap’s edge.Push up on the cap with the edge of the lighter. This should loosen it, if not completely pop it off. If you have keys, use one that can wedge between the cap and the bottle’s neck. Twist the key under the cap and repeat the process until you get halfway around the cap. You should be able to simply grip the cap with your fingers and thumb and twist it off, although you may never be able to get in your front door again.
