I've found freezing it in smaller containers makes for quicker and easier thawing in the fridge. The .5pt water bottles are great, but even up to a quart size is better than gallon jugs. It will generally sour quicker if it has been frozen because some of the live parts of the milk do not survive the freezing.
Good luck!
Michal
----- Original Message -----From: ShelleySent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 10:47 PMSubject: [WAPFOKCentral] thawing frozen milkWe've been freezing our milk, so we don't have to make a trip every
week. First, I tried to thaw it in the frig, but it stayed frozen for
days. I was able to thaw it on the kitchen counter in a few hrs.
But, the milk seems to sour quicker if it's been frozen, and then I
have to thaw it. I know there are things that can be done with soured
milk. But, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to thaw
the milk more quickly and keep the fresh taste longer. Thanks.