Swap O Rama #7, it's about time!!!! geez...

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Thank you SavoryChef!

This gem of a swap box landed safely on my front steps this afternoon. I couldn't open the box fast enough. Each beer was perfectly wrapped and well protected during transit.

On to the beers...

Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA
Rio Grande IPA
Maui Brewing Coconut Porter
Maui Brewing Mana Wheat
Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde
Joseph James Brewing Company Hop Box
Mammoth Brewing Company Epic IPA
Mammoth Brewing Company Dos Osos
Knee Deep Brewing Company Hoptologist DIPA
High Sierra Black ***** Kat Imperial Stout
Hangar 24 Orange Wheat
Hangar 24 Amarillo Pale Ale
Hangar 24 Alt-Bier Ale
Ruby Mountain Brewing Company Bristlecone Brown Porter
Ruby Mountain Brewing Company Angel Creek Amber Ale
Great Basin Brewing Outlaw Milk Stout
Great Basin Brewing Ichthyosaur "Icky IPA"
Brewery Stickers (Mammoth [and coasters], Great Basin, Hangar 24)

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Another spectacular looking box! What kind of shipper box was used? I'm probably not the guy to create a sturdy do-it-yourself box, and end up using the commercial styrofoam insert shipper or the formed bottle shaped cardboard type molds/trays. You can only get so many bottles into a box this way though.

TD


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Gonna start eyeing boxes in anticipation of the next swap o Rama. Box In a box, save all bubble wrap, foam peanuts, etc.

What's the record? I think MSweat has gotta be there. How many oz?

We need a goal to aim for.


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I had between 200-210, forget the exact amount. Had wanted to include a couple more beers, but 1.) couldn't find the ones I was looking for, and 2.) ran out of room in my box! I hope to do better next round. Speaking of which, my box is sitting on somebody's porch in Ohio...


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Holy crap! My porch got destroyed today by TrickyDick. Thank you so much!! I promise to get pictures up tomorrow. Everything made it safely though!

I came home from work to water coming into my basement. So I spent the last 4 hours cleaning that mess up. Opening this box completely made up for the sh*tty night I've had so far!
 
Wow. These boxes are spectacular. Hey Sandstone I hope all works out with your house. That's a crappy feeling. Hope it turns out ok. Once things are in order over there, shoot out the beer porn so we can see the medicine you'll be taking to take the edge off!
Great boxes, all. This is a learning expierince.
 
Damn, I have to start watching for these! I'd love to jump in in the next one for sure.


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Glad it wasn't me that had a box in ohio. No box on the porch and people have been getting their packages stolen off of their porch. I wonder what they would even think while opening it? "What the hell is this crap? No Busch light?"


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Nothing like sitting through a business meeting with a massive hangover, if my package were to arrive this weekend it would have to sit in the fridge for a week.
Went through some IPA's last night, Rodeo Clown, Palate Wrecker, Ruination, Fresh Squeezed.
 
ejf063 said:
Hey Sandstone I hope all works out with your house. That's a crappy feeling. Hope it turns out ok. Once things are in order over there, shoot out the beer porn so we can see the medicine you'll be taking to take the edge off!
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It wasn't terrible. Didn't really lose anything that was valuable. It actually came in where I keep all my home brewing equipment. Nothing lost there, so that's a relief. Just some wet boxes. Mostly soggy beer boxes that were holding my precious home brews.

It's just been a pain moving everything to get it all cleaned up. I took today off to finish the clean up.

I'll get some pictures up later tonight when I get a chance.
 
Finally getting a chance to post some photos of the bomb that completely destroyed my front porch! Thank you so much TrickyDick! This is absolutely awesome.

The miller lite can and the Trooper bottles are some home brews. As soon as I get a chance to drink them, I'll send you some feedback.

Thanks again!
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Florida East Coast trade photo to follow the Florida West coast photo! Sent yesterday bound for PA should arrive wednesday. I should've sent a few more cigar city brews but seekabrew says they've made there way to PA already.
Pretty much all IPAs outside of the rainbow... No locals had stouts bottled atm unfortunately.
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ps. i didnt send my kegs so don't get your hopes up : P
 
SandstoneCityBrew said:
It wasn't terrible. Didn't really lose anything that was valuable. It actually came in where I keep all my home brewing equipment. Nothing lost there, so that's a relief. Just some wet boxes. Mostly soggy beer boxes that were holding my precious home brews.

It's just been a pain moving everything to get it all cleaned up. I took today off to finish the clean up.

I'll get some pictures up later tonight when I get a chance.
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Sounds good.
I recall once while living in CT, that a home rental I was in had a plugged "main drain". Raw sewage backed up into the basement in one corner and got some stuff wet. I didn't immediately realize that that the "water" was sewage. I think the emergency plumber bill was about $500. Glad to hear that you didn't lose anything!
 
TrickyDick said:
Sounds good.
I recall once while living in CT, that a home rental I was in had a plugged "main drain". Raw sewage backed up into the basement in one corner and got some stuff wet. I didn't immediately realize that that the "water" was sewage. I think the emergency plumber bill was about $500. Glad to hear that you didn't lose anything!
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Had the same thing happen to me in NY, although it turned out to be both a plugged main AND water thru the flower bed windows. That was a fun cleanup/week
 
jekeane said:
Florida East Coast trade photo to follow the Florida West coast photo! Sent yesterday bound for PA should arrive wednesday. I should've sent a few more cigar city brews but seekabrew says they've made there way to PA already.
Pretty much all IPAs outside of the rainbow... No locals had stouts bottled atm unfortunately.
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ps. i didnt send my kegs so don't get your hopes up : P
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You said kegs... So I am guessing you sent just one?

In Philly we get most of the Cigar city canned offerings and they are usually fresh too(3~ weeks old) We don't see any of the big bottles though.
 
That's crazy. You would think that all of Florida would be ripe with everything Cigar city. Someone file a complaint!
 
InityBrew said:
That's crazy. You would think that all of Florida would be ripe with everything Cigar city. Someone file a complaint!
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Cigar City is hard to get. Usually can find their canned year rounders (but not always) at the local mega-chain liquor/wine/beer store called "ABC". The bottled stuff, and limited stuff usually requires a trip to their tasting room. In my experience, the tasting room can get VERY busy at times on an impossible to predict basis. In order to score some of their "American Sour Ale" I had to make a 90 minute pilgrimage to the tasting room. I've not found any of their bottled limited beers on local shelves in over a year.

TD
 
Finally got mine all boxed up. Hoping to drop it off tonight for shipment tomorrow. Should make its destination by Friday.
 
Just got home from a crappy day at the fire house. "What the hell is that on my porch?...... AWWWWW YEAHHHH!" I had multiple ****ty fire runs today, so this is a GREAT surprise! Give me a bit to snap some pics and such.


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MedicMang said:
Just got home from a crappy day at the fire house. "What the hell is that on my porch?...... AWWWWW YEAHHHH!" I had multiple ****ty fire runs today, so this is a GREAT surprise! Give me a bit to snap some pics and such.


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I think that package is from me. I wasn't sure if it was going to you or someone else.


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Wapow! Thanks a bunch. Good lookin stack here. Haven't heard of many if them and how could I complain about a random Pliny? Super fresh IPAs too. You made my day much better.

Any suggestions on order? I'm going to wait a couple days so they can chill in the fridge and get rid of some jet lag.

Time for beer porn.
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You can really start anywhere I guess it depends on you mood lol. I haven't had a few of the IPAs yet I just know they are going to be good because they breweries are awesome. FYI the Heathen brewing beers are there very first run at bottling. They are becoming a very popular brewery for being on the Washington side of the Portland area.


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The Heathen Pale Ale is presently being drank and it's great! They even say on the bottle that it is on the border of a pale ale and an IPA, which I completely agree with. Can't wait to try the IIPA then. Prost!


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Yeah Son of Malice is there second biggest seller to transcend (flagship). Just don't drink drunkle the same night lol. If I had more room I would have tossed in transgression with is another great IPA from them.


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The drunkle I may save for a bit. About to open the oakshire IPA. Smells deelish.


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My olfactory receptors were tingling. I was pouring it as I was typing. It was actually one of the best IPAs I have ever had. Exactly what I like in an IPA. I could drink 39 of them in a row.


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Package landing tomorrow in middle america. Biggest box I have shipped, hope it gets there safely!
 

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