Newbie BIF Hints & Hauls

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

  1. Bristopher89

    Bristopher89 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 Texas

    Alright so nap is out of the question as my girlfriend is requesting I remain conscious at least until she leaves for work. Time for some Pr0n.

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    A slightly misshapen, but perfectly sound box of beer (bonus points for the camo duct tape)

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    Stuffed to the brim with lots of different packing materials. I love this part. It's like Christmas morning.

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    Pumpkins! Beer! Pumpkin Beer!

    Elysian Brewing - The Great Pumpkin: Longtime should-have-been-want
    Longtrail - Imperial Pumpkin: Sounds cool. I'm intrigued, and it's clocking in at 8% which sounds delightful
    Springhouse - BRAAAIINS: I'm not a zombie, but this is some great art and I can't wait to enjoy it.

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    Sixpoint - Resin. have had this before and it is a monster of an IPA. Excited to try it again with a more mature palate
    Troegs - Impending Descent '14: Big ol' RIS that I want in my face like right now.
    Saint Boniface - Paideia Pale Ale: Never heard of these guys before, but i'm sure I'll enjoy it.

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    Hoppin' Frog. The only brewery that comes close to Fantome in the contest for ratio of Shittiest Label Art compared to Quality of Beer - Barrel Aged BORIS is a monster and I'm glad to have another bottle
    Dieu du Ciel - Peche Mortel: An absolute classic beer

    This is an amazing box from @Doogflaggat. Thank you so much.


    Oh wait...there was one more thing...





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    A CROWLER OF BOURBON SUNNY SIDE from Al's/Pizzaboy!!! Stoked to rip into this one as soon as I have a few backup drinkers to help me down all 32 ounces of it.

    Family Shot:

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  2. sembo

    sembo Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    Going to bow out of this LIF since I just won @MikeMcGraw's! Now to think of a fun question to have people guess at...
     
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  3. Eziel

    Eziel Pooh-Bah (2,109) Jan 31, 2013 Ohio
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    Impressive fellas. Got slammed at work early last week then headed up to the TC/Charlevoix area for a long weekend resulting in me hiding from BA. I come back to 5-6 pages full of awesome boxes, 2-3 new LIFs, people showing off their hardwood floors and pussycats, some great VBS and to top it off, the birth of the newest BA legend, the CIF! As I said impressive!

    I'm in for the CIF for sure, info to come soon Patrick. Sorry I missed your LIF @MikeMcGraw but I was on hiatus. Obviously it's my bad with all the NE goodness you've been throwing around :slight_frown: Ha..

    @jschott75 thanks for the chance - I'm going with 411oz

    Congrat's on the LIF win @sembo as well....
     
  4. Steban

    Steban Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2014 North Carolina

    @jschott75 I will guess 288 oz. Thanks for the chance.
     
  5. Bristopher89

    Bristopher89 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 Texas

    @jschott75 I think you are a big spender and are gonna end the trip with 580oz of beer.
     
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  6. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Who hasn't gotten a box yet? Are all four in transit at this point?
     
  7. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Yeah, all 4 of those are in transit, one to land today, one sent last week that presumably will be landing soon, and I have tracking (that I'm too lazy to look at) for the other two. Unless someone is missing a box that is not one of the 4 mentioned by @Yourahoser, we're set to wrap this* up by week's end.



    *By "this" I mean "Round 1", not necessarily this thread, which is on pace to continue for a while with the #CIF and talk of an upcoming Round 2.
     
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  8. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    That's awesome. This BIF was a ton of fun. Can't wait for round 2, excited to put together a better box this time after seeing some of the amazing ones that went out.
     
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  9. jschott75

    jschott75 Pooh-Bah (1,878) May 19, 2012 Illinois
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    I've got the box.....I'll get it opened and pics later tonight.
     
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  10. Doogflaggat

    Doogflaggat Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 Pennsylvania

    @Bristopher89 Crap, I must've missed that you've had Resin before. My bad. Enjoy!
     
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  11. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Yeah.... no maximum next round :wink:
     
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  12. JNForsyth

    JNForsyth Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

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  13. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Forgive me, but what is the #VBS hashtag?
     
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  14. jrs3994243

    jrs3994243 Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2014 Michigan

    I've been wondering the same thing.
     
  15. JNForsyth

    JNForsyth Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Virtual Beer Share, or #VCS for virtual can share, or #VGS for virtual growler share, or #VBAFBS for Virtual Bad Ass Fucking Beer Share.....it goes on and on...

    Basically it means since we're not drinking together in person I'm drinking with you fellows in spirit.
     
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  16. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Ah! Makes sense. Thanks!
     
  17. jschott75

    jschott75 Pooh-Bah (1,878) May 19, 2012 Illinois
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    Box arrived from Greg(@VetsPackage).

    Seems like some crazy brewery I've never heard of. I'm really not sure on the packaging.....
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    I have to say it gave me a pretty good laugh.

    Hidden underneath.
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    A whole lot of hops, I'm looking forward to trying.
    Tree House Julius
    Tree House Alter Ego
    Tree House Eureka W Citra X 2
    A Berliner style witbier aged on concord grapes grown in his backyard. (this sounds amazing)
    Maine Another One
    Tree House Lights On
    Wormtown Brewery Be Hoppy

    Looking forward to trying the whole bunch.
    Thanks Greg.
     
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  18. pnelting

    pnelting Pundit (901) Nov 17, 2014 Texas

    #VBS
    This box just keeps on delivering!
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  19. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    @Greeny87 and @jrs3994243 "Virtual Bottle Share" which is why we then have can/growler/etc :wink: It started as "let's have a virtual bottleshare and all drink the same beers" and quickly became an in-thread version of WBAYDN (sans videos, those aren't permitted round these parts).
     
  20. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Better check those, make sure they're filled up all the way....