Originally Posted by
Often1
Don't put carbonated beverages such as beer in checked luggage. At 40,000 feet in an unpressurized hold you're going to arrive to a suitcase full of beer and broken glass soaked clothes.
What modern airliner has unpressurized holds? My guess is none. OTOH, not all holds are heated, but most likely it wouldn't get cold enough for long enough to freeze beer.