Swap-O-Rama #6, New Year New Brews!

[ledhead72486]

Agree with Johnny here. Last thing I want to do is leave a box outside for a few hours if I'm not home and come home to frozen brews/broken bottles.

Maybe theman could give a heads up to guys if he has tracking when packages will be delivered. Wouldn't ruin the surprise really but it would be extra work. As long as we don't have a beertastrophe I'm cool.

What if as to not create more work for the man you messages someone else on the board to post on here when your box is out for delivery so the surprise isn't ruined but the recipient still has a heads up? I think we are all watching our tracking pretty closely...

 

[Psycotte]

FedEx has definitely delivered to wrong house. I saw a truck in the neighborhood yesterday but the door I knocked where I SAW him deliver was an old dude with a bonifide package he showed me signed for. That box is somewhere in this neighborhood. Splattsmeier, we need to call fedex and see where. I can do it if you want to send me the tracking number. Ugh... I hope they weren't out all night becoming frozen.....

 

[DrPhunk]

I agree that a heads up could be important this round, we've got below zero temps for at least the next couple days around here. If I know something's coming I can try to make arrangements.

 

[mikeysab]

Guys, if anyone hasn't already, if you sign up for fedex delivery manager, when a package is sent to your address, you can check tracking and change delivery to be dropped off at a fedex location. Whenever I order from cascade, they require a signature, so I have it dropped off at the office. Don't know if ups has a similar service. Plus, if you sign up for a fedex account, you can save money on shipping.

 

[Canti4341]

Guys, if anyone hasn't already, if you sign up for fedex delivery manager, when a package is sent to your address, you can check tracking and change delivery to be dropped off at a fedex location. Whenever I order from cascade, they require a signature, so I have it dropped off at the office. Don't know if ups has a similar service. Plus, if you sign up for a fedex account, you can save money on shipping.

UPS does have the same service - although they will only hold it at the regional hub unless you want to pay $5 to have it delivered to a near by location. I'm signed up for both...yeah it kills a bit of the surprise but its worth it to not have a package get left out to freeze/get appropriated.

 

[bigmike99]

I have the FedEx heads up but nothing for UPS. I can be home anytime if I know something's coming. Even if the surprise of where the box is coming from is ruined we still wouldn't know what's inside. The first round I got beers from all over Cali and the PNW

 

[Psycotte]

So FEDEX did make an incorrect delivery and Splattsmeir and I have both contacted them. Should hear by the end of today when it is supposed to re-arrive. I'm just praying the person who actually received it kept it warm for the night and this is a recoverable incident. LOL

Please beer gods be good to us!!

 

[mikeysab]

Wow, I don't even know what to say. Just had a bomb dropped on me. Thanks so much to Canti4341. Looking forward to digging in. The JK's are :
Noble King
Black Metal
Mad Meg
Le Petit Prince
Censored
Wytchmaker
El Cedro
Oi Oi
From Peticolas:
Velvet Hammer
Great Scot
Wintervention
Royal Scandal
Golden Opportunity

Thanks again Canti4341. Looking forward to hittin you back as much as I am drinking these.

 

[ledhead72486]

Wow! Awesome!

 

[splattsmier]

DAYUM. Wish I had that kinda JK distribution down here! Nice hit!!!

 

[absoluthamm]

Holy **** Canti

 

[val214]

Dang.... That was a bomb! Good stuff canti!

 

[Psycotte]

Canti has set the bar high.

***Note to self- "Self, get your shopping done before you see what Canti drops or you will feel inferior before even beginning...."

 

[mikeysab]

So glad I got this package before sending mine out. I had 230 oz before but now i know i need to throw a couple bombers in as well. The Royal Scandal is great.

 

[bigmike99]

Holy Jesus that's a ridiculous score!!!!

 

[Indytruks138]

So glad I got this package before sending mine out. I had 230 oz before but now i know i need to throw a couple bombers in as well. The Royal Scandal is great.

Peticolas is my favorite Dallas brewery, the wife and I volunteer there when we can, Kevin (Canti) and I both helped wash hundreds of kegs there. I don't think he makes a bad beer, he got a GABF gold his first year with Royal Scandal! The Velvet Hammer has been voted Dallas' best beer. Kevin hooked you up hard Mike.

 

[Canti4341]

Step one - make sure everyone thinks giant boxes are necessary.
Step two - continue joining swaps.
Step three - PROFIT! (swimming in a cellar of bottles Scrooge McDuck style)

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

Wow, I don't even know what to say. Just had a bomb dropped on me. Thanks so much to Canti4341. Looking forward to digging in. The JK's are :
Noble King
Black Metal
Mad Meg
Le Petit Prince
Censored
Wytchmaker
El Cedro
Oi Oi
From Peticolas:
Velvet Hammer
Great Scot
Wintervention
Royal Scandal
Golden Opportunity

Thanks again Canti4341. Looking forward to hittin you back as much as I am drinking these.

360oz BOMB!!!!
Killer job Canti!!

 

[bigmike99]

Holy Jesus that's a ridiculous score!!!!

 

[Indytruks138]

360oz BOMB!!!!
Killer job Canti!!

Lets not give him too much credit, those are 16 ounce growlers, and approx 25 ounce JK bottles, he ONLY sent 281 ounces approximately. Jeez Kevin, step it up next time!

 

[mikeysab]

Peticolas is my favorite Dallas brewery, the wife and I volunteer there when we can, Kevin (Canti) and I both helped wash hundreds of kegs there. I don't think he makes a bad beer, he got a GABF gold his first year with Royal Scandal! The Velvet Hammer has been voted Dallas' best beer. Kevin hooked you up hard Mike.

Drinking the Golden opp now while packing up my recips box. Great beer, and royal was awesome. Just by getting packages from both of you, I can tell you're homeys. Great guys to trade with. Definitely feel lucky to have been linked up with Kevin for this round. Thanks again.

 

[Psycotte]

Great news!!! 336 oz bomb has landed safely. Beer porn and line-up shortly.

 

[Psycotte]

Unfreaking believeable bomb.....It was like the box that never ended!!!! 28 total botlles/cans coming in at 336 ounces! I also got what will likely be my new favorite glass from Real Ale Brewing. Can't thank you enough Splattsmeier.

The lineup:

Saint Arnold Brewing Company:

• Endeavor IPA (Bomber)
• Pumpkinator (Bomber)
• Divine Reserve No.13
• Divine Reserve No. 12
• Fancy Lawnmower
• Santo

Real Ale Brewing Co.

• Lost Gold IPA (2)
• Devil's Backbone (2)
• Pheonix Double ESB (2)

Karbach Brewing Co.

• Barn Burner Saison (2 cans)
• Weisse Versa Wheat (2 cans)
• Hell-Fighter Imperial Porter (Bomber)

Southern Star Brewing Co.

• Rauchbier
• Buried Hatchet Stout (2 Cans)
• Valkyrie Double IPA

Jester King

• Double King (Bomber)

Community Beer Co.

• Mosaic IPA

Deep Ellum Brewing Co.

• Double Brown Stout

Burton Brewhouse

• Serpent in Eden
• Der Kaiser

and now for the porn.....

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Unfreaking believeable bomb.....It was like the box that never ended!!!! 28 total botlles/cans coming in at 336 ounces! I also got what will likely be mu new favorite glass from Real Ale Brewing. Can't thank you enough Splattsmeier.

The lineup:

Saint Arnold Brewing Company:

• Endeavor IPA (Bomber)
• Pumpkinator (Bomber)
• Divine Reserve No.13
• Divine Reserve No. 12
• Fancy Lawnmower
• Santo

Real Ale Brewing Co.

• Lost Gold IPA (2)
• Devil's Backbone (2)
• Pheonix Double ESB (2)

Karbach Brewing Co.

• Barn Burner Saison (2 cans)
• Weisse Versa Wheat (2 cans)
• Hell-Fighter Imperial Porter (Bomber)

Southern Star Brewing Co.

• Rauchbier
• Buried Hatchet Stout (2 Cans)
• Valkyrie Double IPA

Jester King

• Double King (Bomber)

Community Beer Co.

• Mosaic IPA

Deep Ellum Brewing Co.

• Double Brown Stout

Burton Brewhouse

• Serpent in Eden
• Der Kaiser

and now for the porn.....

They obviously didn't know they were shipping to a Giants fan.

 

[Psycotte]

They obviously didn't know they were shipping to a Giants fan.

When beer is concerned we put our football loyalties aside. Thinking I might have to take down my sig for a week in honor of this noble swapper who could see past his Cowboy loyalty and hook a Giant fan up. LOL

 

[Indytruks138]

Unfreaking believeable bomb.....It was like the box that never ended!!!! 28 total botlles/cans coming in at 336 ounces! I also got what will likely be my new favorite glass from Real Ale Brewing. Can't thank you enough Splattsmeier.

The lineup:

Saint Arnold Brewing Company:

• Endeavor IPA (Bomber)
• Pumpkinator (Bomber)
• Divine Reserve No.13
• Divine Reserve No. 12
• Fancy Lawnmower
• Santo

Real Ale Brewing Co.

• Lost Gold IPA (2)
• Devil's Backbone (2)
• Pheonix Double ESB (2)

Karbach Brewing Co.

• Barn Burner Saison (2 cans)
• Weisse Versa Wheat (2 cans)
• Hell-Fighter Imperial Porter (Bomber)

Southern Star Brewing Co.

• Rauchbier
• Buried Hatchet Stout (2 Cans)
• Valkyrie Double IPA

Jester King

• Double King (Bomber)

Community Beer Co.

• Mosaic IPA

Deep Ellum Brewing Co.

• Double Brown Stout

Burton Brewhouse

• Serpent in Eden
• Der Kaiser

and now for the porn.....

Sweet TX packages landing today.

I would say the best beers IMO in that box are Mosaic IPA, Endeavour, DR 12 and 13, Valkyrie and Pumpkinator. They are all great beers though.

 

[nickfern]

Someone in IL should go check their porch.

 

[ledhead72486]

hmmm. going to have to have someone swing by the house to check!

 

[Canti4341]

Well done Splattsmeier! So much TX beer raining down in NY today.

 

[pluchar]

I'm in Illinois! I kinda hope it's not me. I won't be home til like 5:30

 

[ledhead72486]

Does not look like its me

 

[splattsmier]

Don't worry fellas (and ladies), I don't claim the Cowgirls either! Haha

I'm so glad they made it, Curt. Fedex really needs to stop f***ing with me! Enjoy!

EDIT: Curt, there should be a RABC keychain in the glass as well

 

[Psycotte]

EDIT: Curt, there should be a RABC keychain in the glass as well

I have go to box hunting again. I'm sure its in there but you package SO WELL I can't seem to find it in all the bubble wrap and bags! LOL

 

[splattsmier]

Haha the surprises never end! Thanks for the complement

 

[absoluthamm]

Someone in IL should go check their porch.

Well.... THAT WOULD BE ME!

Although, a crock pot is kind of an odd extra

River Horse

• Oatmeal Milk Stout
• Belgian Freeze
• Hop Hazard
• Hipp-O-Lantern Imperial Pumpkin
• Special All American Amber

Flying Fish

• Red Fish
• Extra Pale Ale
• Exit 16 Wild Rice Double IPA
• Exit 4 American Trippel
• Abbel Dubbel

Brooklyn

• East Indian Pale Ale
• Brown Ale
• Lager
• Pennant Ale
• Pilsner

I've had some of the Brooklyn's, but nothing else. I've had Hopalottamus by River Horse before and that was great, really excited to try out the rest. Really intrigued by the Wild Rice Double IPA!!!

Thanks a lot Nick!

 

[splattsmier]

Nice haul!

 

[ledhead72486]

Hopefully more beer porn tomorrow.

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

Hahahah I"m the first baby! yeah!!!

Exit 16 is outstanding! The River horse oatmeal is beyond great IMO. I'm excited to taste their barrel aged variant when it gets released

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[nickfern]

Well.... THAT WOULD BE ME!



Although, a crock pot is kind of an odd extra



River Horse

• Oatmeal Milk Stout
  
• Belgian Freeze
  
• Hop Hazard
  
• Hipp-O-Lantern Imperial Pumpkin
  
• Special All American Amber
  

Flying Fish

• Red Fish
  
• Extra Pale Ale
  
• Exit 16 Wild Rice Double IPA
  
• Exit 4 American Trippel
  
• Abbel Dubbel
  

Brooklyn

• East Indian Pale Ale
  
• Brown Ale
  
• Lager
  
• Pennant Ale
  
• Pilsner
  

I've had some of the Brooklyn's, but nothing else. I've had Hopalottamus by River Horse before and that was great, really excited to try out the rest. Really intrigued by the Wild Rice Double IPA!!!



Thanks a lot Nick!

Hope you enjoy the beers as much as I do. The crock-pot box was a diversion if needed be. The River Horse Hip-O-Lantern ages well.

Thanks for being my first recipient in my first swap.

 

[finsfan]

Well.... THAT WOULD BE ME!

Although, a crock pot is kind of an odd extra

River Horse

• Oatmeal Milk Stout
• Belgian Freeze
• Hop Hazard
• Hipp-O-Lantern Imperial Pumpkin
• Special All American Amber

Flying Fish

• Red Fish
• Extra Pale Ale
• Exit 16 Wild Rice Double IPA
• Exit 4 American Trippel
• Abbel Dubbel

Brooklyn

• East Indian Pale Ale
• Brown Ale
• Lager
• Pennant Ale
• Pilsner

I've had some of the Brooklyn's, but nothing else. I've had Hopalottamus by River Horse before and that was great, really excited to try out the rest. Really intrigued by the Wild Rice Double IPA!!!

Thanks a lot Nick!

The riverhorse belgian freeze and oatmeal stout are both great