The work of a bottle opener is built on elementary mechanics – the principle of a lever, it is easy to make it from improvised means. Next, I will talk about safe ways to open beer, which are also suitable for other bottles, such as soda.
1. Lighter (key)
Instead of a lighter, you can use another flat solid object – a spoon, keys or a five-kopeck coin. Take an inexpensive plastic lighter in a stronger hand so that the lower part of the body protrudes slightly from the side of the thumb. With your other hand, grab the neck of the bottle closer to the cap. Insert the corner of the lighter under the cap, not the flat, flat part. Press on the top of the lighter, using the hand that holds the bottle as a support for the lever. The cork will bounce, then pour the beer into the glass, celebrating the victory.
The disadvantage is that the lighter can be scratched, and the keys can bend.
2. Another bottle
You need to clasp the neck of the bottle you are going to open with your right hand (if you are right-handed), then firmly press it with the bottom against the table or any other hard, even surface. With the other hand, grab the neck of the second bottle and turn it over. Place the edge of the cap of the second bottle under the edge of the first. Using the second bottle as a lever, open the first one.
After several attempts, everything will take a couple of seconds. This method has only one drawback – the last bottle will remain unopened.
3. Sheet of paper
An A4 sheet, a newspaper, a page of a notebook or magazine, in extreme cases, even a banknote will do. The thicker the better. Fold the sheet in half as many times as you can. Further instructions are the same as when opening with a lighter. If the paper is thin, it may take several attempts to loosen the edges of the cork from different sides.
The disadvantage is that suitable paper is not always at hand, especially in nature.
4. About wooden ledge
You can open a beer on the edge of a bench, railing, or furniture. It is enough to hook the cap on this ledge and pull it down sharply. Do not use metal surfaces, otherwise you risk pricking the neck of the bottle.
Disadvantage – this method borders on vandalism; after opening the bottle, scratches remain on the wooden surface.
Other practical ways to open a bottle of beer are shown in the video.
