Newbie BIF Hints & Hauls

Discussion in 'Beer It Forward' started by LehighAce06, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. sembo

    sembo Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    It is in fact me! A certain piece of swag might not work out for you since I shipped early, but I think there is plenty of beer in the box to make up for that and I can always resolve that in the future.
     
  2. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    Hint #75 box will go out next week!! But I'm having trouble thinning down. Currently I'm at 227oz +swag. So general consensus "would you rather have content hint 2 btls Of dark or 2 cans of hop
     
  3. VetsPackage

    VetsPackage Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Some quasi-beer mail. BLiS is the company that oak ages their syrups and sends the spent barrels to Founders for CBS. The larger bottles are a 10th anniversary blend that spends 18 months in 24yr whiskey barrels then smoked and the middle one is their base syrup infused with tahitian vanilla beans
     
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  4. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    Damn where did you find those??
     
  5. VetsPackage

    VetsPackage Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Blisgourmet.com
     
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  6. JNForsyth

    JNForsyth Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Received my round 2 box from @sembo, and oh boy, it's a good one!

    The cans:
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    Dangerous Man Peanut Butter Porter and Chocolate Milk Stout - Love the smaller crowlers, everything in my area is 32 oz. These also sound yummy, won't last long.
    Surly Abrasive & Furious - Permawants, always a welcome sight.
    Bent Paddle Bent Hop & Cold Press Black - Both wants, I've always wanted to try the cold press.

    Schwag:
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    Surly Beanie & Opener - Sweet, both of these will be put to good use.
    Dangerous Man T-Shirt/Glass/Sticker - Awesome, love their logo. Sweet glass, t-shirt is only an XL and I'm a XXL but I tried it on and it's not that far off. Love this shirt so maybe that can be some weight loss motivation.

    Bootles:
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    Bent Paddle BA Double Black - A want, love BA stuff.
    TG Light Speed - Yet another want, awesome!
    BCBS - Very few bottles in my area, that and a sick toddler on black Friday means I got 0 bottles, now I have one!
    White Birch Rusalka - Obscure want, 2013 bottle, love RIS's.

    Group Shot:
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    Thanks Eric, bad ass box! I love everything, if you ever need anything just let me know!
     
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  7. hardysf

    hardysf Pundit (990) Mar 17, 2015 Michigan
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    Content hint #1 Kalamazoo tomorrow
     
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  8. sembo

    sembo Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    Glad you liked it! I had a bunch of your "wants" that I could hit, so it was tough narrowing it down. Like the Ruskala, there were a few that were non local but in my distro that I could hit, so I hit what I thought was the most obscure. I'll be interested to hear how you like it, since I haven't tried it yet.

    Re: the size of the crowlers - I thought these were 32 oz? I calculated them that way in doing my oz (I went over, oops), but maybe they are 26.4 since MN breweries are only able to fill 750 mls and 64 oz growlers.

    Like I mentioned, bought and sent the shirt before I knew what size you were. If it doesn't fit, I would be happy to have you re gift it and I'll send some more swag your way.

    Happy drinking!
     
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  9. Bristopher89

    Bristopher89 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 Texas


    Boxes for round 2 are looking pretty badass so far. That TG Light Speed is the dankest, most straight up fresh nuggs of weed smelling beer I've ever had.
     
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  10. Bristopher89

    Bristopher89 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 Texas

    Got some beer mail today, it's not from any of you guys so I'll apologize if it seems like a bragging post or dickswing but I'm just really stoked and wanted to share it with you guys.

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    First and foremost - extras:
    All In Brewing - Imperial Porter and 10517 Celebration Stout (never heard of these guys before :grinning: )
    Dugges - Idjit (belgian stouts are cool)
    Hailstorm Brewing - Sour Farmhouse w/ Apricots (Pretty much the definition of my favorite style/fruit combination)
    Mikerphone Brewing - Blue Hast Mich (blueberry berliners are a great style as well [Looking at you Mainerweiss] )
    Rivertown Brewing - Ojos Negros (Belgian inspired beer with lots and lots of Blackberries = I'm gonna enjoy this)
    Jackie O's - Wood Ya Honey (everything I've had from Jackie O's has blown me away, especially their sours)

    And now the reason for the post and what made waiting in line for 4 hours on Black Friday worth it.

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    3F - Intense Red batch 1 (2012 bottling)
    3F - Oude Geuze bottled 11/2015
    Cantillon - Blabaer 2014 750mL!!!!!!!!!
    Cantillon - Lou Pepe Framboise (2012 sticker/2015 bottling)!!!
    Cantillon - Rose de Gambrinus 375mL (2013 bottling)
     
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  11. Elkevjoe

    Elkevjoe Crusader (430) Jan 4, 2015 Ohio
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    Wait 1 more box landed today.An awesome LIF box from @Bristopher89 !

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    All of these are new ticks and much WANTED!
    Lone pint-Yellow Rose (single malt-single hop IPA)[Wish List]
    JK-Estival Dichotomous [ I can't pronounce it, must be Texan for great beer]
    JK-Snorkel [now I need that Snorkel glass]
    JK-Black Metal [reminds me of @pnelting 's BIF clues]
    Freetail Brewing-La Muerta EC12(BB Stout aged in Elijah Craig 12 barrels YES PLEASE!]
    Blue Owl Brewing-Spirit Animal (sour pale ale in a can love it )


    This is my first Texas box ever,Thanks so much Chris!
     
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  12. Elkevjoe

    Elkevjoe Crusader (430) Jan 4, 2015 Ohio
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    I'm down to 10 senders, but to be honest I have no clue.Maybe I can bribe you with a handshake and a beer or 65:wink:

    Hint #8 Your friends with @Eziel on Untappd
     
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  13. Avelasquez80

    Avelasquez80 Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2015 Texas

    Still feeling this bad boy from late last night, but oh so worth it! You hurt so good! [​IMG]
     
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  14. smanson56

    smanson56 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Feb 15, 2014 New Hampshire
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    Just trying to figure out if I need to review all the clues here. Still think @hardysf is my sender unless he tells me different.
     
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  15. blassor

    blassor Pundit (980) Sep 2, 2010 New Jersey
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    Mind letting us know what that took? 2 Rare+regal+coffee?
     
  16. jschott75

    jschott75 Pooh-Bah (1,878) May 19, 2012 Illinois
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    It took me longer than it should but with the clues given I'm thinking it's me.
     
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  17. pnelting

    pnelting Pundit (901) Nov 17, 2014 Texas

    GIF box is out for delivery.
     
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  18. jschott75

    jschott75 Pooh-Bah (1,878) May 19, 2012 Illinois
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    I enjoy both dark and hop. I'm sure either would be great. Or one of each.
     
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  19. Bristopher89

    Bristopher89 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 Texas

    2 rare + Aurelian + Fen Tao. And he specifically requested I didn't send any extras to make up $4$
     
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  20. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    Gonna have to wait and see, ohh and content hint hopefully my mule makes it in time to get a super rare beer from a brewery near us
     
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