15 Years on BA

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  1. socon67

    socon67 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,895) Jun 18, 2010 New York
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    Just saw that BA gave me the Karma post for being on BA for 15 years. Can't believe its been that long. So many great discussions, meeting fellow BA'ers at events, and of course, the beer and locations. I get to travel alot for work, and the feedback and suggestions from many good folks on here has been invaluable. Honestly, that's the best part of this site. The people.

    Here's me enjoying a Guam Gold last night in Tumon Bay Guam. Good beer is everywhere in this world if you look for it. So here's to the longtime BA members who have been here all these years, and the folks who joined since and have been kind enough to share suggestions and feedback. Cheers!

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  2. muchloveforhops3

    muchloveforhops3 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,999) Apr 5, 2009 Montana
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    A big Cheers to 15 years! :beers:
     
    #2 muchloveforhops3, Jun 15, 2025
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  3. snaotheus

    snaotheus Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,924) Oct 6, 2008 Washington
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    Cheers, friend!
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  4. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Your photo did not embed for some reason so sharing it here. It's a great shot. Thanks for sharing. And here's to your next 15 years on BA. Congrats.:beers:

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  5. socon67

    socon67 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,895) Jun 18, 2010 New York
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  6. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    Thanks for sticking w/ BA this long. Here's to many more years. Cheers!
     
    #6 TheIPAHunter, Jun 15, 2025
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  7. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Agreed, and thanks for being a part of the best damn beer community for 15 years! :beers::heavymetal:
    Thanks, I fixed it for him.
     
    #7 Todd, Jun 15, 2025
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  8. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
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    Congrats and thanks for being one of the many faithful regulars here. Headed to a ten years anniversary myself in December this year.
     
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  9. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    Awesome, you are a few months ahead of me, I celebrate 15 years in just a few months as well. I agree, the feedback I’ve received on this site for travel tips (both beer related or general travel) has been amazing and better than anything I get on other travel websites. We have about the same number of beer reviews as well. Enjoy Guam!
     
    #9 bubseymour, Jun 15, 2025
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  10. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Congrats on your 15th "beer-versary" here on BA!

    Celebrated mine as well last November!

    Cheers!
     
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  11. 57md

    57md Grand Pooh-Bah (3,033) Aug 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Congrats. I'm coming up on 14 years myself. It's a testament to the community created here on BA that so many of us have been engaged for so long.
     
    #11 57md, Jun 15, 2025
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  12. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
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    My 15 year is coming up this summer, it's been a fun ride!
     
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  13. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    I haven't figured out how I'll celebrate my ten years in December either.
     
    #13 Harrison8, Jun 16, 2025
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  14. Gkruszewski

    Gkruszewski Grand Pooh-Bah (5,859) Nov 1, 2013 New York
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    awesome, big accomplishment 15 years is huge. Thanks for all of dedication to the craft beer world…. CHEERS
     
    #14 Gkruszewski, Jun 16, 2025
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  15. DoubleJ

    DoubleJ Grand Pooh-Bah (4,516) Oct 13, 2007 Wisconsin
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    Feels good to hit 15 years on BA, doesn't it? Much has changed in the scene between then and now, much beer to drink in between. Saúde!
     
    #15 DoubleJ, Jun 16, 2025
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  16. dcotom

    dcotom Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,637) Aug 4, 2014 Iowa
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    I know, right? Time seems to fly by when you're having good beer and good conversation. Congrats on your 15th!
     
    #16 dcotom, Jun 16, 2025
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  17. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Wow, this post made me look. I am closing in on 14 years plus a bit of lurking prior. I used to only use the site to scope out beer ratings before buying. Can’t remember what got me to join, glad I did. I almost walked away after my first detention during the Boston blizzard.

    Enjoy
     
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  18. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Congratulations!

    Shit, got 20 years for me this year. Seems like yesterday I was looking at the Top 100 with no clue what any of the beers were. Was fun to discover beers like Stone Russian Imperial Stout, Duvel, Sam Smith's Imperial Stout...etc.
     
    #18 AlcahueteJ, Jun 16, 2025
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  19. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Looks like I just hit 20 years myself. I remember joining just so I could identify what all those zany "microbrew" styles were when I moved to CO. 20 years later, I've cycled through the top 100 several times although I don't really keep up with what people are hunting anymore. These days I'm happy with something mild and chuggable that had some level of character and doesn't taste like some other kind of food product.
     
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  20. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    My BA membership is old enough to drink in 50 states. :grin:
     
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