[Hatteras]

To keep the beer cold until the weather clears and you can get the grill started, silly.

It also helps to have water if you are on a well system that utilizes an electric pump.

[Chasaway]

"...To keep the beer cold until the weather clears..."

And THAT'S why it's worthwhile to acquire the taste for bourbon or scotch "neat". No need for ice.

An old survivalist trick I learned in the Boy Scouts.

[ncpatriot]

Makes sense now!