What do you guys think about an official "beer exchange?"
 

I have been inspired by a recent episode of the BasicBrewing podcast. Do you guys think it would be feasible to start some kind of official beer exchange on homebrewtalk.com.. Or maybe even a standalone website?.. Guys could sign up to "trade" their greatest homebrew masterpieces with other homebrewers. I know that a lot of that goes on here "unofficially" already, but do you guys think we could ever start some kind of official thread or forum or site where we could have a community of homebrewers willing to trade their beers for other peoples beers? I think it would be a great way to try lots of beer as well as get honest feedback from our colleagues. Of course there would be a few details to work out, and everything would be based on the honor system (I think homebrewers are an honest lot) to ship beers, but I think we could totally start something like that.. In fact, I think it could be the start of something big.. What do you guys think?

I think people probably will be honorable, but it'd still be a good idea to have someone (or a few someones) in charge who could kick people out if they weren't sending beer.

Aside from that, sounds like a great idea to me.

Some light reading for you: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f38/exchange-rules-44987/

A-ha! Touchet.. I should have known the subject had been broached before...:drunk:

It might be wise to contact you local liquor board to ask them if its ok.:rolleyes:

On the Brews Brothers forum, they call it Beer Pass. Once people sign on, an organizer matches up senders and receivers. I joined that forum too late for the June session, but I think it is a great idea.

I think it is a great idea. I would like to try some of the brews that other people make. However I do not feel my first beer is up to par for sharing.

F the local liquor boards! :mad:

FYI: Folks on this forum help organize a "Secret Santa" brew exchange every Christmas.

Now that is awesome!