How to Open a Beer Bottle With a Car Key

Have you ever bought a few bottles of beer, planning to drink them inside your car or in a park, only to realize you don’t have a bottle opener? I think we’ve all been there. It may not be a beer but you might have experienced it with a bottle of juice, water, milk, or soda. It’s the worst feeling, especially if you are really thirsty and need to quench your thirst. I’m assuming you are here because you have the same problem. If you have a car key, you don’t have to worry!

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This simple hack by Jim Wellman will teach you how to open a beer bottle using a car key! That’s all you need. It’s super simple and effective. You need to apply a bit of force to do this properly. It might take some practice to master this trick so you can do it in just 5 seconds. Nonetheless, it works and is definitely a lifesaver for parties!

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Easy Way to Open a Beer Bottle Using a Car Key

Step 1:

Grab the bottle. Hold it tightly on the neck of the bottle with the bottle cap almost flushed to the side of your fingers. See the photo below for reference.

Step 2:

Hold the car key with your other hand. Place the slender metal part of the key under the cap.

Step 3:

Use the side of your index finger as a lever, then carefully twist the key to push the cap of the bottle up. You may need to squeeze the bottle hard and put pressure on the key for this to work. See the photo below how it should be.

How to Open a Beer Bottle With a Car Key