Newbie BIF Hints & Hauls

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

  1. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    I agree, this was an awesome way to receive a growler. I'm considering getting a FoodSaver just for this purpose. Ok, not just, but it'd be a good reason.
     
  2. sembo

    sembo Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    I was lucky enough to be chosen for the Mornin' Delight release at Toppling Goliath this year. That beer was fukin amazeballs. I haven't had the chance to try Good Morning, but I honestly doubt it would top MD. I heard from some people who were there and bottle sharing that had a growler of GM that MD blew it away. With that, I'm a little bitter that MD isn't rated higher than GM. Maybe a little Midwestern pride too...
     
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  3. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    It IS rated higher, it just isn't RANKED higher because it has fewer reviews.
     
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  4. MTKATL

    MTKATL Pooh-Bah (1,800) Jun 9, 2015 Georgia
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    I'm in! I've been watching these BIF's for a while now. This'll be my first, but I have plenty of trades and 100% feedback (and plenty of beer to send)!
     
  5. Doogflaggat

    Doogflaggat Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 Pennsylvania

  6. sembo

    sembo Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2014 Minnesota
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    Well good then! Maybe I should rate it to help it out!
     
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  7. Bristopher89

    Bristopher89 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 Texas

    Dibs on @MTKATL sending me a box as long as it includes See the Stars and the matching glass.
    Just kidding, welcome to the BIF!
     
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  8. Fallingcycle

    Fallingcycle Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2015 California

    I'm in for this round as well!!
     
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  9. Smarty_Pints

    Smarty_Pints Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2013 California

    Haven't been around for awhile but I am in for round 2
     
  10. Littlelotte88

    Littlelotte88 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2014 Connecticut

    I know someone who did a side by side of both
     
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  11. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    With world class stouts like these, I find it hard to believe that one can blow away another - it's simply going to come down to personal preference since both are uniquely excellent beers.

    Lucky bastard. Consensus on the comparison?
     
  12. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    Senor @Smarty_Pints some of us have been wondering if you ever had a chance to post Pr0n from round 1. Thanks
     
  13. RuckIt

    RuckIt Pundit (940) Apr 29, 2008 Massachusetts
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    This is a requirement for these BIF's, if I'm not mistaken.
     
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  14. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    While it may be a requirement, we're just generally curious about the box. It's also nice for the sender to get recognition for putting together a quality box.
     
  15. Eziel

    Eziel Pooh-Bah (2,109) Jan 31, 2013 Ohio
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    Hope to see some of you at Huna!! Only what 4-5 months away but I'm excited!
     
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  16. Greeny87

    Greeny87 Initiate (0) May 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Any word on when Cat club / huna tickets go on sale? I'm trying to join the catador club for 2016.
     
  17. Yourahoser

    Yourahoser Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Florida

    When will tickets go on sale?
     
  18. Eziel

    Eziel Pooh-Bah (2,109) Jan 31, 2013 Ohio
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    I sent a note to a FIB that is in the club and am waiting to hear back. Talking to a couple guys that went last year, the public sale happened at some point in January. The tickets will have your name on them so you'll need ID with that name to get in to cut down on resale. Unless the expand the Catador Club membership, it will be hard to get in. You have to be there in person to sign up and I imagine with all the goodies you get, the high quality products and the high demand, most people will re-up their memberships... My Dad said he'd go try to sign up for a membership since he lives in Orlando. He loves to drink craft beer and by craft beer he means Michelob Ultra!

    I'd keep your eyes peeled to the South Thread, I'm sure it will have good info on it. I was down there 2 years ago when it was a shitshow. Luckily, we didn't get tickets and ended up not going over. I got shut out last year and just stayed in Orlando and golfed. This year, even if I don't get a ticket, I'm still heading over to all the shares!
     
  19. LehighAce06

    LehighAce06 Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 31, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    This is WHY it's a requirement. @Smarty_Pints if you're having trouble posting, please reach out by BM and I can help out.
     
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  20. SRBush1974

    SRBush1974 Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2015 New Jersey

    Definitely in! Will update wants soon!