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Too many hobbies... not enough time.
Yep, got mine. It was in the spam folder.
2023 FotD Secret "Santa" ("Cupid"?) Beer Swap
- Thread starter Thorrak
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No issues with my email, got it with no additional searching required.
Mine was also in the spam folder but I have it!
Got mine
Got all my beers together, will get them packed up tomorrow or Saturday, ship via Shippo by early next week. Really looking forward to getting mine!
To me, part of the fun is not knowing so I always wait until thorrak announces at the end. That doesn't stop people from guessing though. If the person I sent to gets it right, I'll usually come clean. Otherwise, I like to build the suspense lol.
This is the way.
One of the best things about having the memory of a goldfish is that everything is a surprise!
One of the best things about having the memory of a goldfish is that you forget when we are supposed to ship and how much we are supposed to ship
It is supposed to be less than 128 gallons.
I hate you both. So, so much.
My giftee is going to get my box and be like, “Oh hey, the one dude who listened to the rules! I know who this is!”
Santa (err... Cupid?) stopped by this morning with a bunch of goodies! I'm wearing the T-shirt now! Can't wait to dig in to these later today! Thanks Santa Cupid!
I have a strong hunch on who my Santa is (mostly because I saw the name on the notification on my UPS app when the shipping label was first created. Oops!) but I'll let you guys debate who it might be lol.
I have a strong hunch on who my Santa is (mostly because I saw the name on the notification on my UPS app when the shipping label was first created. Oops!) but I'll let you guys debate who it might be lol.
P.S. I have a couple final spots to hit up for my giftee but I should be shipping early next week at the latest!
There’ll be another round. You’re always welcome.
127.5 oz from Alabama. Pretty sure I know my sender
My package was sent out Monday and appears to have been delivered today!
I participated in the 12 Beers of Christmas exchange for the first time this year. We did a tasting commentary on a beer each day once beers were received which was very interesting. What do y'all think about doing something like that for the beers we get with this swap? Just what you think of the beers you are drinking from your gifter.
I'm down! Full disclosure... I have already had a few of my trade beers so my commentary on them may be limited but I'm happy to give my thoughts on what I can!
TwistedGray
El Jefe Brewing Company
Okay, so I have all the beersesesessses, but no box, lol. Doh!
TwistedGray
El Jefe Brewing Company
...and they prefer that I don't package beer AT the USPS store, lol.
Get your buddy some Farmer's Dog dogfood. The boxes show up with great padding and are excellent size.
I used to use Plated boxes, back when that was a thing. Insulated, well padded, sturdy, and already paid for. Love it.
To whoever my Santa is, if you take a look at the tracking and see weird things, that's my fault. We've been having a rash of package thefts at our building (frustrating note: we know who it is, it was caught on camera) and are having to go out of town last-minute.
To whoever my Santa is, if you take a look at the tracking and see weird things, that's my fault. We've been having a rash of package thefts at our building (frustrating note: we know who it is, it was caught on camera) and are having to go out of town last-minute.
My box got here the other day but been too busy putting a new floor that I couldn't get a pic of everything when I unpacked. Great box o goodies! (Including a few barb fittings and hex nuts for a draft line)
I have a very strong suspicion of who my secret Sant-pid is and can wait to get a taste for some of these selections!!!
I have a very strong suspicion of who my secret Sant-pid is and can wait to get a taste for some of these selections!!!
Finally. Someone who knows how to count!
Those must be Imperial ounces.
I wonder? I bet the fittings were there to make noise and not seem like a beer shipment.
My very nice box landed on Saturday; just now getting around to posting. Thanks to whomever my Secret Santa is. All of these look tasty and I cant wait start drinking these..
That sound like a fairly reasonable guess. Btw, here is the pic of the box I got last week:
Think I am going going to crack open the barleywine now to match up to my own current condition.
As previously stated, here it the pic of the barleywine from Stiff Back brewing. The color is lighter than pictured, and I have to say that I like this very much!
For 10.5% it is not hot at all and the bourbon barrel aging come through nicely without being over powering. Should get better as it warms up a bit more.
Very nice!
For 10.5% it is not hot at all and the bourbon barrel aging come through nicely without being over powering. Should get better as it warms up a bit more.
Very nice!
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That's a killer box. All that stuff is local for me, but I wasn't the Secret Santa! Going to be interesting to see who it is!
Well I was given either the biggest clue possible or the greatest mis-direction ever in the form of the glassware.
If it is a misdirection, I can't wait to give props to sender for throwing such a huge curve right passed me.
The shipping box was great as well and might be traveling yet again as I type...
I promise it wasn't me, but I'd be stoked with that box!Well I was given either the biggest clue possible or the greatest mis-direction ever in the form of the glassware.
If it is a misdirection, I can't wait to give props to sender for throwing such a huge curve right passed me.
The shipping box was great as well and might be traveling yet again as I type...
There’ll be another round. You’re always welcome.
If I'm able to time it, I'll definitely participate. Still going dry during various months of the year depending on when I'm doing Spartan events.
TwistedGray
El Jefe Brewing Company
Cheers thanks! I poured that at Homebrew Con in Pittsburgh a year and a half ago… and got some nice feedback there too. Glad you enjoyed!
Got my package today! Was abused some but contents intact. I guess some delivery folks think "frah-gee-lay" is Italian for " please toss this box"! Sours, stouts and a porter, my favorite styles. Looking forward to trying these. Thanks, Secret Sant-id!
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Yes, it was very good, and i wish i could pull that one off.
Thank you for sharing that.
