2024 FotD Secret Santa Beer Swap

[Knightshade]

So I ventured off into a portion of my city that I don’t normally go to because my wife had a hair appointment anyways, and ended up visiting two breweries that I haven’t visited before. One a specific location, but another brewery that I had never bothered to visit. The intent was to get something to ship to my secret Santa and yeah, that’s not gonna happen. While the beers were not crap, they weren’t great so why would I do that? Very disappointed.

 

[Brew_Dude41]

Yeah, I will be heading back to one of my local breweries for a few more cans. Seems that I may have drank one or 2 cans that may have set into the "don't drink me drawer".

 

[Knightshade]

One of my locals is releasing a seasonal this Thursday so I’m mostly waiting on that. Another local one made some news recently about a collab so I might check them out too.

 

[Rish]

Did some shopping today and got most of what I wanted including the non-beer item. Need a couple more beers and I'll be set to ship.

 

[pshankstar]

Did some shopping today and got most of what I wanted including the non-beer item. Need a couple more beers and I'll be set to ship.

Same here but not most of it, more like sampling.

 

[Nagorg]

I'm going to "try" getting out to a couple local brewery's this weekend. I've already picked up a couple things but need to gather more. Shipping will likely be closer to the end of the window but my goal is to not be late!

 

[Knightshade]

My box is almost ready!!

Ha..kidding. Talk about a great way to get kicked off the island!!

I ventured out today, and am actually a little excited about the box I’m sending out. Managed to get a couple collabs and a seasonal released just this week in here. Although I did goof because I had it in my head to get 8 quality beers to meet the 128oz rule? Guideline? and then got home and noticed the selected box holds 10.

So I found one other that I deemed worthy and purchased earlier this week but that meant that I needed to go out shopping again for #10. Which I’m drinking right now, and post up on the thread cuzz it will give away what I’m sending!!!

Average Untappd rating of box: 3.915

 

[Rish]

128 oz. 12x10=120, 12x11=132. How the heck do we make this work?

 

[Brew_Dude41]

Well darn, not you got me doing math.

I think I will just have to subtract 4 oz from this one stout I am sending and recap it then--you know quality control!

 

[Nagorg]

My box is almost ready too. You mathematicians have me evaluating it though. Might have to shuffle a few things around, or maybe not. lol

128oz is just a guideline, a target... Sometimes you don't hit your target!

 

[fourfarthing]

128 oz. 12x10=120, 12x11=132. How the heck do we make this work?

Its like a guideline. If you ignore it, oops

 

[Brew_Dude41]

Its like a guideline. If you ignore it, oops

Oh, like those speed limit signs on the freeways? (I know not a freeway)

 

[fourfarthing]

Oh, like those speed limit signs on the freeways? (I know not a freeway)

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Eggsactly

 

[pshankstar]

 

[Rish]

Working on getting beers wrapped and packed to ship. Least favorite part of the process but, hey, I can drink beer while I'm doing it!

 

[Knightshade]

I packed, re-packed, put some bubblewrap in there, re-packed, thought about how it could all go horribly wrong...then finally shipped it out today.

 

[Rish]

Got it all together and shipped this p.m.

 

[Brew_Dude41]

Typically I would concerned about about a shipment get stuck on and getting too warm over a weekend. I looked that the forecast and thought "damn, I could have one freeze and burst!"

Gonna wait till Tuesday evening to drop off and by the time it leaves the sorting hub it will be 2 days in much less harsh weather.

 

[Brew_Dude41]

Well got out and grabbed another few cans of some local beers again today. Somehow that drawer won't stay shut....

Got smart and brought a growler to fill as well. Should be good enough to keep the drawer shut until I pack and ship Tuesday. Oh, and the forecast has improved to high of 11 and 12 the next 2 days as well...

 

[Nagorg]

Ho-Ho-Ho... Santa's sleigh is on its way!

 

[pshankstar]

Santa’s sleigh is in need of replacing. It’s looking like this week.
The good thing is he has all gifts, just needs to wrap them and get them out the door. Hopefully one of his elves can help give him a lift in the meantime. Otherwise Santa will be a bit behind.

 

[kurds_2408]

I got my gift a few days ago. Just shipped mine out Tuesday. Very exciting.

 

[Rish]

I got my gift a few days ago. Just shipped mine out Tuesday. Very exciting.
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I wonder if this might remove some of the secrecy?

 

[kurds_2408]

I wonder if this might remove some of the secrecy?

Oh crap. I didn’t consider that. Should I take it down?

 

[kurds_2408]

Although the person who sent it has my username already and usps required my name and address on my package I sent.

 

[pshankstar]

A lot of us have traded in the past and know by the shipping label who sent it to them. It’s more of the excitement of not knowing who’s shipping to you and what they selected. Or when it arrives.

Today Santa should be trading in his old sleigh for a new one. With that said hopefully he can pack this weekend and ship early next week.

 

[Knightshade]

That P-Nut Butter is a cool looking can!

 

[Thorrak]

Santa had a bit to drink on his way to our house, and unfortunately popped holes in two of the cans. One of them had completely drained by the time it was delivered (RIP) but the other had juuuuust started leaking which meant that -- OH NO. HOW TERRIBLE! IT HAD TO BE CONSUMED THEN!

A happy accident, as that beer was delicious. (And well timed!)


Santa clearly was trying to just lighten his sleigh, as that also meant we landed at exactly the ounce limit recommendation.

A hearty THANK YOU to my santa for the amazing beer, T-Shirt (burnt orange! even better!), sticker, buttons, and coasters. I haven't cracked the others in the box just yet, but hope to do so tomorrow. If Societe was any indication I'm going to love the rest of this box!

 

[Rish]

Santa made it! Very nice selection of beers that I can't get around here that I'm really looking forward to tasting plus some HM limocello! Also, a cool glass and coaster and an assortment of buckeyes(?)! (I wonder, do the buckeyes go in one of the beers?)
Unfortunately, there was one casualty. Somehow, Santa's handlers managed to get the cap loose on that big beautiful bomber of Christmas ale in the center. Man, did that box smell good when I opened it! There were just a few ounces still in the bottle, flat of course, but really tasted good. Thanks, Santa!

 

[orionol73]

Santa left me a very nice present last week! Some stickers (and beans) were also in the box but those got cleaned up and put away before photos. Thank you for this great selection of beers I have never tried!