Abstract: In a container carrier for use in the conveyance of a plurality of beverage laden containers, the carriers formed of a pair of end walls connected with a bottom wall, a top structure for the carrier, and a pair of side walls connecting to either side of the carrier to provide it with significant closure; each side wall being formed of a pair of panels, the first comprising a bottom panel, while the second forms an upper panel that adheres along its lower edge with the first panel. A tear strip is provided along the length within each second panel, and when removed, provides for a pivoting upwardly of at least the upper portion of the second panel for removal of the beverage containers. In addition, a pair of lines of perforation or scores are formed in the top structure of the carrier, and when torn free, form a handle grip, reinforced through the addition of tape, that allows for carrying during the return of the beverage containers back to the source of purchase.