End of Year Thread Lockdown Protocols (2025)

Heads up! It's almost time to say hello to 2026, which means it's almost time to say goodbye to threads that focused on 2025. You know, the ones dedicated to a brewery, region, activity, and whatnot with "2025" in the thread title.

How It Works:

• On Wednesday, December 31, I'll be automagically locking down year-specific threads at around 21:00 PST / 24:00 EST.
• After this mass lockdown, everyone is free to create new threads as needed.
  
• New Thread Requirements:
  • These threads stick around for an entire year, so we expect all thread starters to kick them off properly. Don't be lazy.
    
  • Add " (2026)" at the end of the thread's title.
  • For brewery threads:
    • Make sure you include some form of informative intro to kick off the thread. Feel free to have fun with it.
    • You don't need to replicate information found on the brewery website or social media (like hours of operation), but you should include a link to its listing on BA, website, and social media.
  • For posting pics threads (hauls and whatnot): lead by example; include a pic.
    
  • For appreciation/tastings/review threads: include the guidelines for participation in the thread + a review and pic. Again, lead by example. Setting expectations will greatly help with participation.
• Failure to follow the above may result in the thread being removed by the mod team, allowing someone else to kick the thread off properly. Don't take it personally.

If a thread needs to be locked, or was locked by mistake, please report it for review by the mod team.

Questions? Let me know.

Thanks in advance for helping us kick off another round of annual threads!

Kippis!

 

I think I got 'em all, as well as closing down threads that haven't been replied to in over a year.

If I missed any, or locked a thread by mistake, please report the thread.

Kiitos!