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Welcome to another exciting SA Beer it Forward!! This is for posters in the Let's Talk Beer thread. If you don't post there but are interested in taking part in the next BIF head over HERE and start chatting us up about beer! How It Works You send great beer to a fellow beer thread goon and then you get some back from someone else! What's Involved Read everything below and ensure it all makes sense to you. If you have any questions PLEASE ASK! At the end I’ll link a signup form which you must fill out and then post in the thread to be entered in the BIF. This round there are going to be 2 options for your BIF experience. Details are below. If there is not enough interest in either option I’ll revise the BIF accordingly. Rules 1. You must have at least 30 posts in the Beer Thread as of 12/1 to participate 2. You must have an account at least 6 months old and a reasonable post history. 3. You must be knowledgeable enough about beer to put together a quality box. 4. All boxes must contain at least $50 worth of beer. Send a box that you’d be excited to receive. Do not send beer they can get in their area. Do your research, if you don’t know then ask! 5. All beers sent must be very delicious. Nobody wants to send out their best and get a box of lovely local brown ales. 6. One special bottle wrapped with gift wrap must be included. For the record, do not send a full sixer of a beer to your BIFee. The point of this is to try a variety of the best a region has to offer. This is to ensure people feel comfortable shipping and to make it easier for folks to pick out things you really will enjoy! If you use Untappd or Beer Advocate or any other beer related site feel free to link it on the form, though Untappd spoils the surprise I suppose. $$$anta If you’re an experienced trader with a cellar and want to go big on this round then sign up as a $$$anta! They have higher requirements than the standard and will be on a separate chain from the regular entries. You must have 60 posts minimum and have traded with someone on the forums before to sign up for this. $$$antas must send $75 worth of beer and at least 1 item of swag (Tshirt, glass, tacker etc.). 4 of the bottles sent must be brewery only or very limited distro. One special gift wrapped bottle must be included. This should be the highlight of your box so pick something good! How to Start BIFing Step 1: Fill out this form! Step 2: Post in this thread!! If you do not post here you are not in the BIF Step 4: Wait for me to assign you a shippee Step 5: Ship Beer! Step 6: Post a picture of your haul (This is required!) Deadlines Sign-Up Deadline: 12/7 at 5 PM Receive Assignments by: 12/8 Ship By: 12/16 Notes & Helpful Things Do not ship via USPS - it's illegal and can get you thrown in federal pound me in the rear end prison. Pack Well! If a bottle breaks in transit you must replace it. Use Seekabrew.com to ensure the beer you're send is not found in your shippee's state! Don't send them something they could just pull off the shelf at the local liquor store. (Exception for "rare" beers that are hard to get) If you ever have any doubts about what is available in your BIFees area, PLEASE let us know in the thread! There are tons of helpful folks from all over the USA who will be happy to message you and give you some guidance as far as what they do and do not get in their area. Summary Regular - Send a box with $50 worth of delicious beer that your BIFee couldn’t typically purchase. Include one gift wrapped bottle that is especially good and preferably of limited availability. $$$anta - Send a box with $75 worth of delicious beer and 1 extra piece of swag. 4 bottles must be brewery only or limited releases. One special gift wrapped bottle must be included as well. SIGN UP HERE LeafHouse fucked around with this message at 20:21 on Dec 3, 2015 |
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Reserved for shipping help, etc.
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Dec 3, 2015 19:33
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Maybe include a section to list people you've already traded with so as not to end up sending each other the same stuff again, unless that would complicate things too much. Otherwise, looks simple and easy!
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Dec 3, 2015 19:55
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Ooh good call. I'll add that to the form.
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Dec 3, 2015 19:56
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90 on BA is pretty high criteria. That would mean stuff like Tired Hands Astral Plane couldn't be included and as myself and noted forums poster Furious Lobster can tell you, that beer is pretty darn good. Why do you value the terrible palates of BA posters so highly? Is this some sort of elaborate troll? The people want answers. PS - my lovely local brown ale is a good beer  edit - SaisonHands only has an 88 on BA. ffs. also 88 lol.
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Dec 3, 2015 19:58
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While I am not signing up for the BIF itself, I am happy to answer PM questions about Chicago distro or otherwise for those of you that get paired with a Chicagoan.
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Dec 3, 2015 20:05
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The form has been updated!HatfulOfHollow posted:90 on BA is pretty high criteria. That would mean stuff like Tired Hands Astral Plane couldn't be included and as myself and noted forums poster Furious Lobster can tell you, that beer is pretty darn good. Do you think the BA rating requirement should be removed entirely or lowered? A BA rating requirement is just the easiest way to help prevent crappy beer from being sent out as far as I see it.
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Dec 3, 2015 20:12
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HatfulOfHollow posted:Why do you value the terrible palates of BA posters so highly? Is this some sort of elaborate troll? The people want answers. Agreed. I looked up a few awesome locals that are always well received when I send them out and about half are rated below 90. Or have no BA rating.
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Dec 3, 2015 20:19
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I would like to participate this time but I never look at beer ratings. But don't worry my palate is getting ciecirone certification...
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Dec 3, 2015 20:24
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Alright I removed the BA rating requirement! As long as it is very delicious beer you can send it regardless of what the Alstrom Brothers & Co. have to say about it. As a side note, please write a real letter to Santa. If Santa doesn't have a clue what kinda poo poo you like you're gonna end up with a box of brown ales like HatfulOfHollow!
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Dec 3, 2015 20:25
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gently caress it. I'm in.
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Dec 3, 2015 20:33
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Lt_Tofu posted:I would like to participate this time but I never look at beer ratings. But don't worry my palate is getting ciecirone certification... I have a pretty loving good palate, passed BJCP and level 2 cicerone which is more than half of you dudes can say, so I don't give a hoot anymore about this toxic community
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Dec 3, 2015 20:52
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gently caress it signed up. What's the consequence if I fail to ship by the 16th?
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Dec 3, 2015 21:27
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HatfulOfHollow posted:I have a pretty loving good palate, passed BJCP and level 2 cicerone which is more than half of you dudes can say, so I don't give a hoot anymore about this toxic community If we can't trust the fine tastes of this forum then all is lost.
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Dec 3, 2015 21:28
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HatfulOfHollow posted:I have a pretty loving good palate, passed BJCP and level 2 cicerone which is more than half of you dudes can say, so I don't give a hoot anymore about this toxic community Krustster did it better.
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Dec 3, 2015 21:32
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In as a ¢anta
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Dec 3, 2015 21:49
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sterster posted:gently caress it signed up. What's the consequence if I fail to ship by the 16th? You ruin someones Christmas and become the Grinch. then I kill you
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Dec 3, 2015 22:10
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In as a $$$anta Baby
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Dec 3, 2015 22:11
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Anyway I'll sign up. There's a lot of pumpkin ales on clearance here so it should be easy. 
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HatfulOfHollow posted:I have a pretty loving good palate, passed BJCP and level 2 cicerone which is more than half of you dudes can say, so I don't give a hoot anymore about this toxic community Midorka posted:The general attitude in this thread is nothing but condescending remarks about who can dick wag with the most impressive beer and is far from friendly. Feel proud dudes that you've helped make this one of the most unapproachable threads I've seen on this site.
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Dec 3, 2015 22:27
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krustster posted:Anyway I'll sign up. There's a lot of pumpkin ales on clearance here so it should be easy. As long as they're rated 90+ on BA..
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Dec 3, 2015 22:43
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Signed up as a $$$anta man. Anyone have suggestions for bottle shippers you can order online? I used to get those Spirited Shippers when I lived on the east coast but now that I'm in CA, shipping is crazy for those boxes.
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Dec 3, 2015 23:12
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Jerome Louis posted:Signed up as a $$$anta man. Anyone have suggestions for bottle shippers you can order online? I used to get those Spirited Shippers when I lived on the east coast but now that I'm in CA, shipping is crazy for those boxes. http://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Boxes/Kitchen-moving-boxes/Wine-Shipping-Kits?mid=169
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Dec 3, 2015 23:19
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I'm in. Do first timers need a V on their foreheads?
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Dec 4, 2015 02:50
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In! As always, if anyone has questions about Southern California distribution I'm available.
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Dec 4, 2015 07:39
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I'm in. Thanks for setting this up again LeafHouse. You were my first BIF'er and sent me my first ever bottle of BCBS. Cheers!
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Dec 4, 2015 11:52
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I'm signed up. Come on other Canadians! Sign up! Do it!
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Dec 4, 2015 16:05
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Another Chicago person is in! Just for the normal one. Wana try some of dem locals!
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Dec 4, 2015 17:16
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too many trade obligations and not enough money for me to participate, sadly, but i am available for questions about VA/mid-Atlantic distro as well as packing and shipping advice!
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nosleep posted:I'm in. Thanks for setting this up again LeafHouse. You were my first BIF'er and sent me my first ever bottle of BCBS. Cheers! Happy to do it! Haha, awesome glad you enjoyed it enough to take part again! Hopefully you get lucky and get another all-star BIFer this time ReaperUnreal posted:I'm signed up. Come on other Canadians! Sign up! Do it! Unfortunately we'll need a US shipping address for any Canadian folks looking to get in on this. We've had some issues in the past with shipping outside the USA.
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Dec 4, 2015 18:26
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In as a $$$anta. I figure I've got enough CCB and Coppertail brewery only releases to meet the requirements.
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Dec 5, 2015 00:40
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LeafHouse posted:Unfortunately we'll need a US shipping address for any Canadian folks looking to get in on this. We've had some issues in the past with shipping outside the USA. Is shipping Canada->Canada not an option? Given any other Canadians of course. That said, I did submit a US address as well.
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Dec 5, 2015 04:10
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The other 4 were fun, so I'm in for this one as well. Thanks for putting another one of these together, LeafHouse!
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ReaperUnreal posted:Is shipping Canada->Canada not an option? Given any other Canadians of course. That said, I did submit a US address as well. Oh, yeah I can do that. Wet Tie Affair posted:The other 4 were fun, so I'm in for this one as well. Thanks for putting another one of these together, LeafHouse! You're welcome!
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Dec 5, 2015 06:31
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I'm in! NJ here.
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I'm in on regular poo poo tier because I don't think I haul in enough whales or trade enough to be part of the baller santa thing. My apologies to whoever I get that I already sent Kern to another guy. CA reprezentJerome Louis posted:Signed up as a $$$anta man. Anyone have suggestions for bottle shippers you can order online? I used to get those Spirited Shippers when I lived on the east coast but now that I'm in CA, shipping is crazy for those boxes. I used the ones from Amazon and looked like a retard for the box for a long time before realizing I can use the box amazon ships me the loving foam in: http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Tech-Ch...ttle+shipper+12 http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Tech-Ch...ttle+shipper+12 MunchE fucked around with this message at 08:08 on Dec 5, 2015 |
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Dec 5, 2015 07:51
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MunchE posted:http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Tech-Ch...ttle+shipper+12 quote:This item’s packaging will indicate what is inside and cannot be hidden. 
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Dec 5, 2015 14:41
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Weirdly that's usually a disclaimer for big items that basically says they may not put a box over it. IE if you get a TV they will ship it in the TV box without a wrapper and spoiler xmas. But for styrofoam it definitely will ship in an overbox
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Dec 5, 2015 20:32
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Doing some shopping the BIF today and getting excited. Can I be my own ¢anta?
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In as a $$$anta.
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