Newbie BIF Hints & Hauls

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

  1. Eziel

    Eziel Pooh-Bah (2,109) Jan 31, 2013 Ohio
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    Glad it made it safe and sound @jonbonfondle There is no way I was going to let the guy running this round get away safely. Hope you enjoy the "ear candy" as well, tried to mix it up.

    Guess my box arrives tomorrow ----- oh, the wait :sunglasses:
     
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  2. JoeyIce3

    JoeyIce3 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2015 Texas

    He knew what he was asking for when he picked you lol... Or maybe he was hoping for some blue pills...
     
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  3. MTKATL

    MTKATL Pooh-Bah (1,800) Jun 9, 2015 Georgia
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    Two boxes departed the southland last night. Trying the altered name technique this time to hopefully get them to their destinations without a heads up from fedex!
     
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  4. CBrodbeck

    CBrodbeck Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Florida

    A fantastic box arrived from the OG newbies lady, Ms. @OEB

    Seriously, porch broken. Thanks.
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  5. CBrodbeck

    CBrodbeck Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Florida

    On to the important pron..

    Spooky Message....
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    Awesome Extras!
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    Pliny the Elder x2
    Almanac Farm to Barrel Farmers Reserve Raspberry
    Midnight Sun Treat (Imperial Chocolate Pumpkin Porter)
    ~ wrapped beer, waiting for the fridge to work its magic



    Wrapped!
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    And a photo bomb by my very interested dog. Thanks @OEB - nothing cheers up a gloomy afternoon like a porch bomb! You rock lady!
    Cheers!
     
  6. OEB

    OEB Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2014 California

    Glad to see it all made it there safely @CBrodbeck !

    You can open the wrapped extra. Originally I was thinking of including it in the 6 days, but it was replaced to balance out the hops/dark/sour ratios.
     
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  7. CBrodbeck

    CBrodbeck Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Florida

    I'm letting it chill down and then I'll do a blind #VBS... guessing something raspberry-ish? :grinning:
     
  8. beluga92

    beluga92 Devotee (307) Jul 4, 2009 Massachusetts

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  9. OEB

    OEB Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2014 California

    Good plan! But the wrapped beer is not raspberry, those raspberry candies go with the Farmer's Reserve. The wrapped beer is probably a good beer for a hot day. :slight_smile:
     
  10. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Damn, awesome boxes so far. Counting down the Oct 27!
     
  11. jonbonfondle

    jonbonfondle Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    REMINDER: One week until the first day the Six Days of Halloween BIF, and we have 12 targets that still need to see boxes. I imagine we'll see a lot tomorrow, and hopefully everyone gets theirs before Thursday.

    To my target: the box was originally supposed to drop on Saturday, but looks like it was delayed until after the weekend.
     
  12. CBrodbeck

    CBrodbeck Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Florida

    Well..... I had Bretta Rose from FW for this beer from @OEB especially with the Haribo Raspberry candies... but nope. Now I'm guessing RR Temptation. Let's see!
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  13. CBrodbeck

    CBrodbeck Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Florida

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    Well, I had the initial bottle shape right. Thanks Chica! This beer is fantastic. Can't wait for the rest!
     
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  14. beatjunkee

    beatjunkee Devotee (394) Sep 25, 2010 Virginia
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    awesome box @OEB !

    all around: great idea, again, if it hasnt already been said, for the theme of this round. so much quality (visible) beers, and im sure the anticipation is gettin everyone in a tizzy. like takin candy from a baby.. and then wrapping it and giving it to another baby with extras.
     
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  15. KyleDavis

    KyleDavis Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2015 Ohio

    I had to leave my wrapped beer from @HeartofMiami in the basement fridge so I won't be tempted ahead of time! I'm a huge fan of "Days Of" BIFs. It's an awesome motivation to drink some excellent beer as opposed to adding bottles to a collection.

    Cheers, Newbies! Thanks for letting a Local join in your fun for a Round.
     
  16. azuelke

    azuelke Zealot (552) Nov 12, 2014 Wisconsin
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    To my target: dropping tomorrow. I hate having boxes sit over the weekend, but life came up and I need to get it to you in time.

    P.S. I hope you have someone to help you out, at least on days 3 and especially 4.

    Which reminds me, @JoeyIce3 when should I expect mine :wink:?
     
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  17. WesHowl

    WesHowl Crusader (456) May 28, 2016 North Carolina
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    I couldn't agree more about drinking the excellent beer instead of hoarding. Also, I'm indecisive as hell so it's nice having someone tell me what to drink!
     
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  18. jonbonfondle

    jonbonfondle Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    Came home to find a ninja box full of awesome TX goodies from @pnelting. All new ticks and new breweries for me.

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    I think it's become well known in Slack that I love records, as I often pair them with beer for #VBS photos. I mentioned during the No Rules solo some challenge that I unfortunately didn't have any Creedence to pair with it, so Patrick remedied this.

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    Live Oak Hefe is a want, can't wait to finally try this
    Collective apricot petite and whiskey mango petite, both sound amazing.

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    Yellow Rose - YUGE want, already drank, was delicious
    Collective Suspicious Delicious - not familiar with this one, sounds tasty
    Mystery bottle...or so I thought
    French Quarter Temptress - another BIF want, this whole series looks good but I've heard particularly good things about this one.

    I was informed it wasn't a blind bottle and it just didn't fit in a ziplock, so I opened it up:

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    Yet another want! Thanks so much Patrick, such a generous box of awesomeness.
     
  19. BartS

    BartS Pundit (941) Nov 15, 2012 California
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    @CBrodbeck dropped a giant BIF box on me today.

    Wrapped beers:
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    Candy, extras, #properglassware, #properdresswear, sticker[​IMG]
    Wide Awake as an extra!!! Insanely generous. While not visible, the shirt is a Wide Awake shirt as well, so this isn't just a brewery match, it's an actual beer to beershirt match, total first for me!

    Family shot:
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    I won a Funky Buddha LIF this summer and greatly enjoyed every single one of their beers. These guys don't screw around, when they put a label on, the beer delivers - my Untappd check-ins can attest. This I can tell will be an amazing 6 days here of reaching a Funky Buddha nirvana. Thank you @CBrodbeck!!!
     
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  20. OEB

    OEB Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2014 California

    Glad you liked lil opal. I'm excited to see what you think of the rest...especially when you find the tricks they are paired with!!
     
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