Halle Berry's pet Octopus: NBS BIF 8

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  1. strohme2

    strohme2 Pooh-Bah (2,001) Nov 3, 2007 Michigan
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    I really enjoy the blind beers, I’d love to incorporate that. That’d fit into the “secret Santa “ part of the BIF.

    Good luck man!

    2 days ago almost no leaves were on the ground. A day and a half of rain and wind will do that. That a lotta yard work beers there.

    We’d love to have you back!

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    Great idea here, everyone is busy with travel and such. I’d hate for some scrooge to steal a package.
     
    #5481 strohme2, Nov 3, 2018
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  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I guess it would be a pain to gift wrap everything for that purpose, but, yeah, at least one we gotta do!
     
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  3. Victory_Sabre1973

    Victory_Sabre1973 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,445) Sep 15, 2015 Minnesota
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    Palapa Of Your Dreams from Alvarado Street Brewery. This beauty from @Bum4ever 's ninja box.

    Delicious!

    4.04/5 rDev -1%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

    Pours a orange/golden color. Quite murky. The head is 2 finger, white, frothy, and has good retention. Some lacing on the glass.
    The nose has got some citrus in it from the hops. Pineapple seems to me to be the aroma.
    Taste - Fairly mellow up front, then the hops kick in on the backside. I get a nice juicy - pineapple - hop flavor in my throat.
    Feel - full bodied. Hops do linger in my palate. There's a bit of a creamy feeling to this beer. I don't notice the alcohol much.
    Another delicious IPA. Smooth, delicious. Nicely hopped, but not too extreme.

    Thanks so much for sending this to me Josh.
     
    #5483 Victory_Sabre1973, Nov 3, 2018
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  4. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    So, for Secret Santa, this seems where we're at:

    * one shoebox sized box.
    * one mystery beer.
    * notify if you have a "blackout window".
    * ship so that it arrives after the Christmas Rush. Let's give folks the chance to relax, and not add another thing to that time of year.

    That seem about right, so far? It's only early November, so we've got plenty of time. If someone wanted to ship/receive before the proposed deadline (it might fit some folks schedules better), that should be OK, yes?

    The thought is just to give a little something to someone, and not go nuts. Let's keep this relaxed.
     
    #5484 BBThunderbolt, Nov 3, 2018
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  5. brutalfarce

    brutalfarce Pooh-Bah (1,551) Mar 23, 2018 Connecticut
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    This just for poobah status folks?
     
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  6. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Well, the thought was that we were going to keep it to NBS BIF regulars, but, there has been outside interest. I'll let the Regulars decide on this.
     
    #5486 BBThunderbolt, Nov 3, 2018
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  7. akatz821

    akatz821 Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2017 New York

    I've only ever heard of beer in Salamanazar...anyone ever seen a Balth/Neb?
     
    #5487 akatz821, Nov 3, 2018
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  8. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    If I could meet up I would, but I haven't figured out how to make that happen yet. If I were working in any other borough than Staten Island it would be doable. If I can work something out, how long will you be in town?
     
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  9. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    I feel pretty strongly about keeping it with existing participants.
     
    #5489 SammyJaxxxx, Nov 3, 2018
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  10. strohme2

    strohme2 Pooh-Bah (2,001) Nov 3, 2007 Michigan
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    I like that this was proposed WITHIN this group of BIFers as a special exchange. I’d like to keep it that way at least for this time.
     
    #5490 strohme2, Nov 3, 2018
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  11. FlintB

    FlintB Initiate (0) May 27, 2017 Michigan

    Yes!

    'twas but a scratch! Just a couple of extra cans that were laying around.

    If you convert that into an ounce or container limit, I promise to abide.

    Absolutely! That goes for all with significant others that are beer drinkers... gotta keep them happy!

    @Mikexw is a good dude.

    I'm up for trades with this group anytime, big or small. If anyone is ever interested in Michigan brews, reach out!
     
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  12. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Hard Fucking NO!

    A single USPS medium or large box, or an equivalent for those who ship otherwise.

    Tis the season to not get into a war. Stand down, or stand out.
     
    #5492 BBThunderbolt, Nov 3, 2018
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  13. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    So, unless @thebeers has gone Broken Arrow, a couple of y'all might get to try this tomorrow:

     
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  14. y2kawakami

    y2kawakami Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2015 Hawaii
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    I thought he’s trying to say he will follow the limit laws (flat rate box) of this special round
     
    #5494 y2kawakami, Nov 3, 2018
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  15. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    So no "Tet Offensive " type maneuvers OK got it
     
    #5495 SammyJaxxxx, Nov 3, 2018
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  16. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Not the way I read it, but, I was wrong once before, so, theoretically, it could happen again.

    Also, I knew it would come up, so I had decided to Barney Fife the first person who even hinted at it: "Nip it in the bud Andy, NIP IT!"
     
    #5496 BBThunderbolt, Nov 3, 2018
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  17. FlintB

    FlintB Initiate (0) May 27, 2017 Michigan

    You misunderstand... not trying to be difficult, or start anything. I've never shipped USPS, and I'm nervous to start. Just want to make sure I understand the parameters.

    Yep!
     
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  18. FlintB

    FlintB Initiate (0) May 27, 2017 Michigan

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  19. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Fair enough, see my edited response just above .

    Plus, there is little to fear from USPS, it's cheaper, faster, and(at least in my experience) a lower-risk choice. Pack well, and your good to go.

    I regularly fit 12-12oz cans, well padded, into the shoebox size medium box, 2 days, anywhere in 'Merica!
     
    #5499 BBThunderbolt, Nov 3, 2018
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  20. y2kawakami

    y2kawakami Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2015 Hawaii
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    That’s because some asshole sent you a smashed bottle with the intention of luring you close enough to the box with the (literally) intoxicating smell, thus allowing you to cut yourself with the millions of pieces of broken glass
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    #5500 y2kawakami, Nov 3, 2018
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