14 clever ways to open a beer bottle in a pinch

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Christine Erickson
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There's nothing more frustrating than being handed an ice-cold beer with no bottle opener in sight. You make the careless attempt to twist open the bottle and nearly slice your hand open. Talk about relaxing.

Fortunately, there are ways to get to the good stuff without the tool. Brett Stern's 99 Ways to Open a Beer Bottle Without a Bottle Opener inspired us to try some of the DIY techniques. We recommend being extra careful when trying to open a bottle with the screwdriver.

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