> The term likely dates back to the late 19th century when fresh beer was
> carried from the local pub to one's home by
> means of a small galvanized pail. It is claimed the sound that the CO_2 made
> when it escaped from the lid as the beer
> sloshed around sounded like a growl."
My mother recounted taking her father's pail to the tavern for a refill
as a kid in the '30's
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