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OT - Beer Trading/Swapping
Two_Down
Posts: 74
I know this idea got floated around earlier in 2013, but nothing really came of it. I have really enjoyed doing it when I was able to do so in the past, so wanted to see if there was any interest, preferably from people in different parts of the country that can swap regional beers that may not have made it to other parts. It doesn't necessarily have to be the rarest of offerings, just something others cannot get a hold of.
I am located in Houston and have a pretty decent collection of Texas beers, with some harder to find Jester King, Karbach, and St Arnold brews, among others.
So what say you guys? Any interest?
in Houston, TX
Minimax
MBGE
LBGE
36" BS
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Sounds like fun. We need some Vermont people to score some Heddy Topper for everyone in the groupOnly problem I see is shipping could be expensive, and iffy.Cheers!Chris
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I think it's against the law to ship booze from Canada - may be wrong. Oh well, I'll have to keep my Moosehead.Dave
Cambridge, Ontario - CanadaLarge (2010), Mini Max (2015), Large garden pot (2018) -
Hell, I would get shot if I sent Lone Star.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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I'm very interested. I'm in Athens, GA, and would love to try some of the beers from out west or up north that we can't get here.Athens, GA
XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590 -
I had a hard time shiping a bottle of wine in our rub eggchange, no UPS stores in my town could ship it so I had to go to another town to ship and my town has 300k people.
Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...
Large & Small BGE
Stockton Ca.
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Box first and tell them it's olive oil. No problems shipping that way.Athens, GA
XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590 -
Tell them it's oil or glass ware
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I trade all the time through Beer Advocate...would certainly be up for setting up trades on this forum as well. Located in MN and we have a ton of great breweries that have opened recently and a good number that are set to open in 2014 and beyond.JBrisket Is My Spirit Animal
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I have done it before, you need to pack it yourself (well) and don't tell them it is beer. USPS is usually cheaper than UPS, and faster, though you can't track it better with UPS.If there are enough folks interested, Elfster might be a way to set it up - like the rub/sauce exchange.XLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and GuitarsRochester, NY
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I'm in.
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I'm definitely in. Sounds like fun.Athens, GA
XL BGE, Large BGE and RecTec590 -
I may be in on this one. Lots of local brewery's here in PA__________________________________________It's not a science, it's an art. And it's flawed.- Camp Hill, PA
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I could be in, depending.First, we would need to decide on a consistent method for shipping to each other.I live in Norcal and there is endless good beer.
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A little pale ale for a taste of peach brandy sounds nice.Large BGE and Medium BGE
36" Blackstone - Greensboro! -
I'd be interested if we can figure out how to ship it. One thing that worries me over shipping wine versus beer is the carbonation and how the package is handled. I'd hate for my package to explode. I can find some good local beers and might even toss in a few homebrews, but if I get @henapple all I'm sending him is Lonestar Light. Tall boys. In the camoflauged can.
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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It's very expensive to ship beer in canada, but it sounds like a great way to get some good beer. I'd kill some pliny or rogues juniper ale...
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Yes.. tall boys. I'll add in a beret.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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I wouldn't expect anything else .
Rowlett, Texas
Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook
The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings
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+1 for local brews
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I live in the border in México, and can send Mexican Craft beers (not Corona, nor XX). If someone is interested, I'm in.
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I'd probably be in. For those who have done this sort of thing before what's the average cost to send a typical beer package (shipping only)? I remember the original thread. The original poster mentioned New Glarus and since then I pick some up every time I'm over in Hudson. Those 'sconnies don't distribute it here in MN.
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I'll just sit back and wait for the Pliny and Heady Topper to land on my porch.
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
I'd love to get in, my problem is that there are not many craft beers available where I live and the few there are do not bottle. They'll sell you a jug, but I'd never try and ship one of them.
Damascus, VA. Friendliest town on the Appalachian Trail.
LBGE Aug 2012, SBGE Feb 2014
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I would be in on that! Sound like it would be a lot of fun
Pure Michigan
Large BGE, Medium BGE, Mini BGE, Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Performer.
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I think it was mentioned in the other thread, but there are a few of us on UNTAPPD. It's a downloadable app where you can post and find beers, report what you're drinking, etc.
If you're already on there, feel free to post your usernames and some Eggers can get added.
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
I'd be in.
I have right around 100 trades between ratebeer and beer advocate, mostly on ratebeer though. I rarely trade much these days, but this would be fun.
My suggestion would be to limit this the first time around to the lower 48. Shipping across the border can be spendy and there is also some potential customs issues. Unless of course there are individuals that wish to take on those considerations. I would also set a $ amount that people shop for and then when pairings are set maybe reach out to the person you are shipping to to find out what styles he or she likes or if there is a brewery in the area that they want to try.
Also, to answer some questions about shipping:- I would suggest if you don't have one already, to just set up a fedex or UPS account at home. It is easy to do and it is less likely that you will get any questions about what you are shipping when you drop off your sealed box with label attached and ready to go. I like to take it in toward the end of the day, just before the ground pickup goes out.
- Shipping generally runs between $15-25ish range. Cost of a box containing 1-2 larger bottles vs. a six pack of cans and the same 1-2 bottles is almost the same, only a couple of bucks more.
- I always ship on a Monday or Tuesday and using the cheapest method (ground) on my desired carrier (fedex) it usually will make it there by the end of the week. For example, if I ship from WA to PA, I need to ship it out Monday and via fedex ground home delivery it will land on Saturday...baring any weather delays.
- Yes, shipping beer is illegal. I have had 3 box leak in transit. Two where either delivered with the box in a plastic bag or inside another box, and the other was held for me at the fedex hub and I had to go down and show my ID to pick it up.
Kenmore, WA
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SWVABeanCounter said:I'd love to get in, my problem is that there are not many craft beers available where I live and the few there are do not bottle. They'll sell you a jug, but I'd never try and ship one of them.
I have shipped 2 64oz growlers in the same box a couple of times and a growler with multiple bottles and/or cans many times using the above. I have only had one that I shipped leak and it was due to the plastic cap that the brewery uses. I have always opted for metal caps since.
Kenmore, WA
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bvc said:I'd be in.
I have right around 100 trades between ratebeer and beer advocate, mostly on ratebeer though. I rarely trade much these days, but this would be fun.
My suggestion would be to limit this the first time around to the lower 48. Shipping across the border can be spendy and there is also some potential customs issues. Unless of course there are individuals that wish to take on those considerations. I would also set a $ amount that people shop for and then when pairings are set maybe reach out to the person you are shipping to to find out what styles he or she likes or if there is a brewery in the area that they want to try.
Also, to answer some questions about shipping:- I would suggest if you don't have one already, to just set up a fedex or UPS account at home. It is easy to do and it is less likely that you will get any questions about what you are shipping when you drop off your sealed box with label attached and ready to go. I like to take it in toward the end of the day, just before the ground pickup goes out.
- Shipping generally runs between $15-25ish range. Cost of a box containing 1-2 larger bottles vs. a six pack of cans and the same 1-2 bottles is almost the same, only a couple of bucks more.
- I always ship on a Monday or Tuesday and using the cheapest method (ground) on my desired carrier (fedex) it usually will make it there by the end of the week. For example, if I ship from WA to PA, I need to ship it out Monday and via fedex ground home delivery it will land on Saturday...baring any weather delays.
- Yes, shipping beer is illegal. I have had 3 box leak in transit. Two where either delivered with the box in a plastic bag or inside another box, and the other was held for me at the fedex hub and I had to go down and show my ID to pick it up.
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takosito said:bvc said:I'd be in.
I have right around 100 trades between ratebeer and beer advocate, mostly on ratebeer though. I rarely trade much these days, but this would be fun.
My suggestion would be to limit this the first time around to the lower 48. Shipping across the border can be spendy and there is also some potential customs issues. Unless of course there are individuals that wish to take on those considerations. I would also set a $ amount that people shop for and then when pairings are set maybe reach out to the person you are shipping to to find out what styles he or she likes or if there is a brewery in the area that they want to try.
Also, to answer some questions about shipping:- I would suggest if you don't have one already, to just set up a fedex or UPS account at home. It is easy to do and it is less likely that you will get any questions about what you are shipping when you drop off your sealed box with label attached and ready to go. I like to take it in toward the end of the day, just before the ground pickup goes out.
- Shipping generally runs between $15-25ish range. Cost of a box containing 1-2 larger bottles vs. a six pack of cans and the same 1-2 bottles is almost the same, only a couple of bucks more.
- I always ship on a Monday or Tuesday and using the cheapest method (ground) on my desired carrier (fedex) it usually will make it there by the end of the week. For example, if I ship from WA to PA, I need to ship it out Monday and via fedex ground home delivery it will land on Saturday...baring any weather delays.
- Yes, shipping beer is illegal. I have had 3 box leak in transit. Two where either delivered with the box in a plastic bag or inside another box, and the other was held for me at the fedex hub and I had to go down and show my ID to pick it up.
Kenmore, WA
Large and Small BGE
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