To keep the momentum going for the #CIF (Cushion It Forward), bridging the gap to the next round, here is this standard language: Invite list: Obviously anyone in the Newbie BIF is encouraged to participate. I'll open this up to lurkers as well. The only requirement is at least 5 trades and 100% feedback. In the spirit of the Newbie BIF anyone with less than 5 trades or with less than 100% feedback is welcome to join with a veteran sponsor. Veteran lurkers are also welcome. I will ask that you only sign up if you are committed to keeping the #CIF going. The beer: In an effort to keep the #CIF moving along I'm going to limit the beer to a 6-8 bottle shipper with a range of 100 oz. to 152 oz. of 85+ Rated beer, or 4.1+ rAvg if there are too few scores for a rating. Beer must be from outside your target's distribution. How it works: If you want a chance at these red chair cushions all you have to do is send me a BM titled "#CIF I'm in!". Include your name, full shipping address (work or home?), phone number, email address, and your Untappd name (optional). Let me know about any shipping date restrictions and style preferences. I'm going to close signups at 6PM EST on Friday, June 17th. Rather than announce the recipient I will ninja the box out. The lucky BA who is surprised by Chad's cushions will add their BA handle and location to the cushions with a permanent marker. At this point the sign ups will start over and anyone who hasn't received the #CIF box is eligible. If we get to a point where no one signs up then @pnelting becomes the target by default. Good luck!
A little catching up.... Quick 1 for 1 with @hardysf. Finally get to try No Rules, and very happy the the extras. I've only been able to try one BA brew from OddSide and it was fantastic. Looking forward to Colossal Oversight.
Reached out to @Homebrew on the post with extra G-bot if anyone was looking. Very excited to try it along with all the other east coast brews that were included in the box. Thanks Dave
Received the LIF box I won from @BartS yesterday. Shocked is an understatement! I'm floored by his generosity and excited to finally get some elusive Firewalker beers. Rare Barrel Another World - My first one from them. I've only had 2-3 easily to get sours, which weren't very good. Very excited to try this beer and see what they excel at. Modern Times Mega Black House - Had the reg black house from rd 2 which was great. Happy to try this one. Rogue Chocolate Stout - Haven't had this or much, if any, from Rogue. Glad to give this a try. Drakes Jolly Rodger - Never heard of this brewery or beer before. New ticks! Firestone Walker 2016 Parabola and 2015 Velvet Merkin - Unbelievable! Major wants as I have yet to obtain or try either of these. Modern Times Fortunate Islands - Had a can of this from winning the fantasy hockey BIF. Think this will be great with the warmer weather and glad to have 2 more cans. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Farmhouse Noir - I'm not only thankful for the amazing beer, but glad your pushing my tastings to different beer styles. New brewery for me and think I'll have to try this with 2 Trillium Saisons I picked up recently. Russian River Pliny the Elder - Was lucky to have 1/2 a bottle last year. But glad to have my own now. Already in the fridge! Russian River Damnation - New tick. Seems like I should let this age. Any advice? Thank you Bart! Really amazed at this box! Have a great vacation!
Bart apparently picked up all the Parabola in NorCal haha! If you've never had it before, you should drink it now.
@SRBush1974 I never age my Damnation, but maybe that is just me. I think it is similar to a Lab Fin Du Monde or a Stillwater As Follows. Golden color, nice carbonation. Good on a hot day.
Last night was a good one. 1. Got DRUNK! 2. Got dat handshake from @Doogflaggat! It was nice meeting you and your dad Andy! Renee says your welcome over anytime!
