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

[splattsmier]

Bravo Psycotte! Well played, sir.

 

[DrPhunk]

Awesome box!!! With ridiculous packaging, that actually caused a casualty by being overpacked... More on that later.

Here's the list!

Heady Topper
NEBCO - Gandhi Bot
DC Brau - On the Wings of Armageddon
Pub Dog - Rabid Hop
Pub Dog - Fubark
DuClaw - Misery
DuClaw - Retribution
Weyerbacher - Insanity
Ithaca - Flower Power

-Tröegs-
Pale Ale
Java Head
Mad Elf
Hop Back
Perpetual IPA
Dream Weaver
Tröegenatör
Nugget Nectar



Anyway, this was a great haul with some epic beers from top notch east coast breweries!!! Thanks G-Love!!

I got into a few of these this weekend and enjoyed everything! I had the Heady which is always a treat, think it was only my 5th one since I visited the pub many years ago. I had the Hopback, Pale, Ale, and Perpetual from Troegs which were all very solid! I wish I had regular access to their stuff! I had tried the Perpetual over the summer and thought it tasted better yesterday (must've been fresher). I also did the Flower Power yesterday and really wish that had distro here! Then late last night I split the Rabid Hop with a buddy and we both enjoyed that one. Wasn't as much of an Imperial as I am used to but was a solid beer nonetheless. He was kind enough to split a 2012 Black Ops with me that he had scored from our local bottle shop. It all made for a pretty great night!

 

[bigmike99]

Flower power is soooo good. I'm surprised more people don't ask for it outside of the NY area.

 

[g-love]

Dr. Phunk - I'm really glad you're enjoying what I sent. I'm always nervous that people won't like what they get. Your box was pretty hop heavy too. I hope it wasn't overboard.

Flower power is soooo good. I'm surprised more people don't ask for it outside of the NY area.

Agree. Flower Power is an often overlooked beer. It's one of my faves.

 

[SavoryChef]

I agree about flower power, it was in my last box and it was delicious

 

[DrPhunk]

Dr. Phunk - I'm really glad you're enjoying what I sent. I'm always nervous that people won't like what they get. Your box was pretty hop heavy too. I hope it wasn't overboard.



Agree. Flower Power is an often overlooked beer. It's one of my faves.

I love the hops! It was perfect!

 

[val214]

There is a package out for delivery to a state that is not freezing.

 

[absoluthamm]

My package is going out today to the east coast. Been packed up since last week... again, sorry for the delay, but I think with how the weather has been, it was the best decision. Cold as balls here today, but where it's being sent to actually has double digits all week.

 

[TCGoose]

Mine's also going out to the east coast today. Hopefully it'll land late this week in above freezing temps, ready to drink out the box.

 

[nunyafnb]

31 pounds headed out to the Empire State today.

It's been back in the below zero temps out here, and I didn't want to chance it sitting in a trailer over the weekend. Hopefully the recipient finds it to be worth the wait!

 

[nunyafnb]

40lbs shipping out tomorrow, heading to the land of The Prairie Home Companion.

And yes, the box is supposed to making that noise.

Ahhhhh... Good old Lake Woebegone....

 

[bigmike99]

Beer coming my way in all different directions!!!! Life couldn't be much better!!'

 

[TCGoose]

As I was on fedex's website getting my shipping label, I noticed that they have one rate boxes now. Looks like you might be able to ship a lot if beer for a lot cheaper than standard rates. Anyone try these? Boxes big enough?

 

[mhurst111]

As I was on fedex's website getting my shipping label, I noticed that they have one rate boxes now. Looks like you might be able to ship a lot if beer for a lot cheaper than standard rates. Anyone try these? Boxes big enough?

I have the small and medium boxes and haven't been able to use them for a trade yet (the rectangular and deep versions of both). Bombers with corks won't quite fit the medium. They are also pretty thin, so getting any cushion between the side of the box and the bottles is tight.

So i just ordered the large boxes this weekend to see if they will work better.

I have used the smaller boxes as the box inside a box.

 

[Cathedral]

As I was on fedex's website getting my shipping label, I noticed that they have one rate boxes now. Looks like you might be able to ship a lot if beer for a lot cheaper than standard rates. Anyone try these? Boxes big enough?

I just shipped 40lbs for $22 in a 19x19x17. I can't see it being cheaper than that.

 

[splattsmier]

There is a package out for delivery to a state that is not freezing.

I'm pretty sure this just landed on my porch Brew day and a box! Whoop! Pics coming soon!

 

[finsfan]

I get excited for packages to land and im not even in the trade

 

[nunyafnb]

I just shipped 40lbs for $22 in a 19x19x17. I can't see it being cheaper than that.

How the hell did you pull that off?! I shipped 31 pounds in an 18x18x18 and it cost me $32. I have a FedEx account and everything.

 

[finsfan]

How the hell did you pull that off?! I shipped 31 pounds in an 18x18x18 and it cost me $32. I have a FedEx account and everything.

Damn, I have never paid more than $20 on a box through fedex.

 

[TCGoose]

Fed ex is quoting me $53 to send this 35 pound box cross country... That's why i was asking about the flat rate boxes... Guess what I'll be using next time!

 

[Psycotte]

I'm pretty sure this just landed on my porch Brew day and a box! Whoop! Pics coming soon!

Now that is a serious upgrade to an already good personal health day. Lol!!!

 

[Cathedral]

How the hell did you pull that off?! I shipped 31 pounds in an 18x18x18 and it cost me $32. I have a FedEx account and everything.

Distance, I suppose. Only shipping roughly 650 miles. I'm not sure if it matters, but I also get a ridiculous amount of packages shipped to me through FedEx (thank you, MoreBeer!) so maybe that helps.

 

[Cathedral]

Now that is a serious upgrade to an already good personal health day. Lol!!!

Until he posts pics, all he's doing is blowing farts.

 

[splattsmier]

Val blew it outta the park! I've never heard of half of these, I can't wait to try them! Thank you!!!! :rockin:

PS What are the homebrews???


The Lineup


Almanac Beer Co.

Honey Saison
Biere de Chocolat
Extra Pale Ale
Bourbon Sour Porter


Angel City

Eureka! Wit
Angeleno IPA
Imperial Chia Stout
Vanilla Porter


Pizza Port

Chronic Ale
Swami's IPA (x2)


Modern Times

Blazing World
Black Horse
Fortunate Islands
Lomaland


Golden Road

Burning Bush IPA
Get Up Offa That Brown
Camrillo Kolsch

 

[val214]

Val blew it outta the park! I've never heard of half of these, I can't wait to try them! Thank you!!!! :rockin:

PS What are the homebrews???


The Lineup


Almanac Beer Co.

Honey Saison
Biere de Chocolat
Extra Pale Ale
Bourbon Sour Porter


Angel City

Eureka! Wit
Angeleno IPA
Imperial Chia Stout
Vanilla Porter


Pizza Port

Chronic Ale
Swami's IPA (x2)


Modern Times

Blazing World
Black Horse
Fortunate Islands
Lomaland


Golden Road

Burning Bush IPA
Get Up Offa That Brown
Camrillo Kolsch

I am glad they all survived. The HB are a red ale and the other is my first attempt at a oatmeal stout. I hope you enjoy all of them. I would start with that angel city Angeleno ipa.

 

[Psycotte]

Sweet haul!

 

[TCGoose]

Finally sent mine. 32 lbs going from sea to shining sea. Saturday delivery. Just in time for the SB. :rockin:

 

[TCGoose]

BTW, the Almanac bourbon sour porter is killer! Actually all the Almanac brews are

 

[BeerMeDuffMan]

I am glad they all survived. The HB are a red ale and the other is my first attempt at a oatmeal stout. I hope you enjoy all of them. I would start with that angel city Angeleno ipa.

The Angeleno IPA is a+!

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Home Brew mobile app

 

[gpack]

One Package Out for Delivery somewhere in the pacific time zone.

I'm new to this style of trading. Pretty cool however. You guys shame me with your generosity.

I did unintentionally violate a rule by nor sending 4 "different" beers of one brand (I was never very good at reading directions as a kid). Sorry. If allowed to return in the future, it won't happen again.

ON a side note, I did find a bottle intended for you hidden behind another in my fridge yesterday. Actually IMHO, one of the two best in the package that I need to get to you to complete the box.

It will follow shortly...