Local Swap-o-Rama #2, Bomber style!!!

[finsfan]

I say The Man decides as it looks like we have all voted for one of the categories he mentioned. We all seem to want a different category so i think any that he decides will fill up quick

 

[RedOktoberfest]

My two cents, since you asked...

The simpler the better. People can decide whether to participate or sit out a round based on the theme.

IPAs
Sours
Barrel Aged
Cans
Bombers
Senders favorites

Just a few examples...

+1

Although it might be really hard to find a let alone multiple examples of BA or sour for many local scenes.

 

[LovesIPA]

Here's a handsome lineup of bombers that I just unpacked, all the way from Sacramento, CA.


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I was a little concerned as I approached the box on my doorstep; looks like somebody may have been curious about the contents:


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But an expert pack job kept the curious at bay!


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All arrived safe and sound. Thanks Andrew! Very excited about all these beers--they look great!

Glad they got there! I did a much better job packing this time.

Odd that someone would try to tear open an amazon box.

 

[coldcrash]

Glad they got there! I did a much better job packing this time.

Odd that someone would try to tear open an amazon box.

Yeah man! Couldn't be more stoked about the beers you selected. Simtra and Drakonic are the only ones I recognize and I've wanted to try them both. The others look great too; without looking them up, I'm guessing I have some smaller locals and I'm really eager to check them out!

Thanks again!

 

[jglazer]

There should be a deadline to have all beers delivered. If you dont make the deadline, you don't get to join the next one. Now I understand people are busy and have important jobs and families. But it isn't fair to people who get their beers out early then have to wait around to get theirs in. As an example, theres still someone from the last one that didn't get their package out. Thats BS.

WOW that's ridiculous...

 

[TheMan]

WOW that's ridiculous...

Well, he sent a package. It broke though. And he has yet to re ship. Giving him some time to make good on it. The guy who was supposed to receive it is all okay with the situation so far. In the end, things will be made right.

 

[LovesIPA]

It kind of depends on why he hasn't re-shipped yet. This isn't a cheap thing we're doing here. Between shipping and the cost of the beer, each swap has cost $100. If someone is on a tight budget, I can understand not being able to re-ship. But if he's just being lazy about it then he shouldn't be allowed to participate in the future.

 

[TheMan]

It kind of depends on why he hasn't re-shipped yet. This isn't a cheap thing we're doing here. Between shipping and the cost of the beer, each swap has cost $100. If someone is on a tight budget, I can understand not being able to re-ship. But if he's just being lazy about it then he shouldn't be allowed to participate in the future.

Unfortunately no way to know for sure. I've not heard from the guy in weeks. Even sent a few pms. I honestly feel that if a person has good intentions they would be keeping me up to date and at least let me know that its still on his radar. Not just disappear...

And if there is important stuff going on, that's all good and I understand. But you should also realize that someone spent their hard earned money to ship you beer....and you've not reciprocated. Not much kindness in that act if you ask me.

 

[Indytruks138]

On a positive note, someone should be receiving my package today! And its not just my wife hahaha.

 

[TheMan]

And just so everyone understands. The package that I was talking about is from the last swap o rama. NOT from this current one.

And there should be 3 packages received today...four if you count indytruks plans...

 

[LovesIPA]

Unfortunately no way to know for sure. I've not heard from the guy in weeks. Even sent a few pms. I honestly feel that if a person has good intentions they would be keeping me up to date and at least let me know that its still on his radar. Not just disappear...

Then it's pretty clear what the situation is, at least to me.

That is just not cool at all.

 

[mikeysab]

I'll bet money he created a new account and is posting like a madman. Personally, I would pm a mod and see if his ip address popped up on another account.

 

[bigmike99]

That def sucks. I also had a package break but reshipped and kept in constant contact. Now just trying to see if fedex drank all the beers or there are a few salvageable.

 

[Indytruks138]

According to UPS someone has a box of goodies on their doorstep!

 

[LovesIPA]

According to UPS someone has a box of goodies on their doorstep!

*checks doorstep*

*returns disappointed*

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

On a positive note, someone should be receiving my package today! And its not just my wife hahaha.

this....made me die at work. CLASSIC!! hahahaha

I'll bet money he created a new account and is posting like a madman. Personally, I would pm a mod and see if his ip address popped up on another account.

Txbrew, or any admin for the matter should be able to trace his IP and see if any other usernames are running on the same one.

Really sad to hear about this situation, maybe make it only supporting members on these swaps so we know everyones legit...?

 

[finsfan]

maybe make it only supporting members on these swaps so we know everyones legit...?

that would exclude a lot of willing and able participants, just because of the misuse of one person on the SWAP. If anything, make it available to supporting members AND those who have the 100% iTrader feedback

 

[InityBrew]

Came home to this..



Hanger 24 dipa
Hurricane deck dipa
Bootleggers rustic rye ipa
Eagle rock populist ipa

And a mystery homebrew!

Thanks!

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

that would exclude a lot of willing and able participants, just because of the misuse of one person on the SWAP. If anything, make it available to supporting members AND those who have the 100% iTrader feedback

It was 5 and i was running out of work didnt get to reread my post and clicked submit. Now that i look at it, it would be excluding A LOT of members specially in the first and second round, but something like 100% feedback would be good. Not that ive ever seen anything below 100% or a negative score but the sure fact they theve gotten ATLEAST one package to someone and know the rules of sending...

Or im getting to crazy about this, all i know is i wouldnt want to be the one stiffed....

 

[NormPeterson]

There seems to always be at least one bad apple. Good news is we have twenty great people for every one bad egg.

 

[NIZZLE]

I say we find him tie him up and make him drink $hity beer all weekend long

 

[TheMan]

I say we find him tie him up and make him drink $hity beer all weekend long

I've got some awesomely horrible homebrew to donate to this cause!

 

[finsfan]

It was 5 and i was running out of work didnt get to reread my post and clicked submit. Now that i look at it, it would be excluding A LOT of members specially in the first and second round, but something like 100% feedback would be good. Not that ive ever seen anything below 100% or a negative score but the sure fact they theve gotten ATLEAST one package to someone and know the rules of sending...

Or im getting to crazy about this, all i know is i wouldnt want to be the one stiffed....

no i completely agree with you. It just sucks when one person screws up badly like this and then ruins it for everyone, not just me but a lot of people that could have potentially participated in something very fun and kinda even educational (in beer learning of course). I would hate to be the one sitting here a month later after spending around $100 to send someone great beer, and have nothing in return. As unfair and rough as this situation is, i feel it wont happen often but there still should be guidelines involved to try and avoid this from happening in the future.

 

[TheMan]

no i completely agree with you. It just sucks when one person screws up badly like this and then ruins it for everyone, not just me but a lot of people that could have potentially participated in something very fun and kinda even educational (in beer learning of course). I would hate to be the one sitting here a month later after spending around $100 to send someone great beer, and have nothing in return. As unfair and rough as this situation is, i feel it wont happen often but there still should be guidelines involved to try and avoid this from happening in the future.

I've got some plans for future swaps to avoid it. It's never going to be completely avoidable, but ill be doing my best to avoid it.

 

[mikeysab]

I'd rather GET hosed than hose someone. But thats just me.

 

[tflew]

Came home to this..



Hanger 24 dipa
Hurricane deck dipa
Bootleggers rustic rye ipa
Eagle rock populist ipa

And a mystery homebrew!

Thanks!

Glad they all made it safely. The mystery home brew is a pumpkin porter that was brewed back in September and has been aging since. I hope you enjoy it

 

[Javier25]

maybe make it only supporting members on these swaps so we know everyones legit...?

Maybe someone can give me the gift of membership!

 

[deadfall]

I didn't think I'd be home till Friday. I got home to this and I was so excited. A mystery homebrew bomber to boot. Thanks. I can't wait to dig in.

 

[Indytruks138]

I didn't think I'd be home till Friday. I got home to this and I was so excited. A mystery homebrew bomber to boot. Thanks. I can't wait to dig in.

Glad you got it! The homebrew is a Winter Warmer that was aged on Bourbon soaked oak-chips. It was brewed around August last year so it is about a year aged. I opened a bomber this weekend and it is delicious right now! Up to you if you want to open it soon or wait until the colder months, but I would refrigerate it for 24 hours first.

 

[deadfall]

Glad you got it! The homebrew is a Winter Warmer that was aged on Bourbon soaked oak-chips. It was brewed around August last year so it is about a year aged. I opened a bomber this weekend and it is delicious right now! Up to you if you want to open it soon or wait until the colder months, but I would refrigerate it for 24 hours first.

I stuck it in the fridge 10 minutes ago with the ipa. I've never tried anyone's homebrew before so this is actually pretty exciting. Thanks again.