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12 Days of XMAS BIF - 2016

Discussion in 'Beer It Forward' started by Dave_Treat, Nov 4, 2016.

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  1. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Time to start this up again!

    So what are we doing? Wrapping beer, sending it, giving hints, opening beer, drinking it, and posting pictures. Bam, that’s it.

    For those that didn’t get that, the gist of this bif is quite simple, you stalk your target for a while, figure out what they want, enjoy, can't get, etc. What makes this BIF unique is each shipper will be providing their target with 12 individually wrapped bottles, cans, packages, etc... Each of these packages will be tagged with the order or date of which they should be opened. Starting on December 24th (I know it isn’t really the first day, but deal with it). Each target will open the designated package for that day, take a photo, post some porn, and drink the beer too!

    It's up to the shipper to decide which beers should be opened when, and remember this is a task that shouldn't be taken lightly. Should the target open the best first for the 45th, maybe last to celebrate surviving the BIF, or something in between? It is all up to you. A couple holidays are included, so plan accordingly. The intent is to send quality beer, and for it to be consumed (no stocking the cellars allowed)

    This BIF is not for the light hearted and uninitiated. Only folks that have participated in big BIFs should expect to participate (other 12 Days events, Stouts BIFs, etc). No Max on numbers of participants.

    Part of the fun is the hints and banter leading up to the opening of bottles, and then posting porn every night during the 12 Days. Please don't sign up if you can't put in the time to participate frequently to add to the fun.

    I'd like to get targets out by Nov 15, with shipping dates of Dec 1-18, so if you're interested let me know soon.

    Here are the details:
    • Provide me via message the following information (title the message “xmas bif – your name” so I can easily reference it.
      • Name and shipping address
      • Any Do Not Ship dates (ie you’ll be out of town)
      • Shirt Size
      • Untappd Username
    • Wish List - (you can send later so you have time to think about it) this is your beer geek list to santa, giving them a bit more to go by than just your wants. Feel free to include specific beers, styles you love, styles you don't like, breweries, etc...
    Specifics for our Santa Shipper’s
    • Minimum of 12 beer gifts (single bottle, couple small ones, side-by-sides, etc), each individually wrapped in some way to ensure it's contents cannot be identified and clearly marked when it should be opened (either sequentially or the open date is fine)
    • Not limiting it to a specific BA rating level, send good beer (remember the not for those light hearted)
    • Utilize the Wish List, as well as your targets wants, and at least try to get them beers they can't buy locally (seekabrew.com)
    • Include some type of beer related gift. Shirt, glassware, etc.
    • Your package should arrive to your target no later than the week of December 15th, in case your target is traveling for the holidays (travel plans will be noted when you get your target if available
    To see the past 12 Days of xxx see
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/12-days-of-xmas-bif.348976/
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/12-days-of-xmas-hints-and-haulz.221077/
     
  2. Devman171

    Devman171 Pooh-Bah (1,800) May 16, 2013 Maryland
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

  3. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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  4. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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  5. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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  6. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
    Pooh-Bah Trader

  7. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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  8. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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  9. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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  10. Dave_Treat

    Dave_Treat Pooh-Bah (2,287) Jun 23, 2012 Virginia
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  11. tommyguz

    tommyguz Initiate (0) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
    Trader

    In!!!!! X 10000000000
     
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  12. Cdolan04

    Cdolan04 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2015 Missouri
    Trader

    The best BIF...in to defend the belt
     
  13. whyteboy003

    whyteboy003 Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2013 Florida

    I promise you I'll burst your lil Side Project bubble this year homie! I'm in to snatch this belt!
     
  14. PG2G

    PG2G Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2011 California

    Over my (target's) dead body!
     
  15. robgage

    robgage Maven (1,318) Dec 19, 2013 Pennsylvania
    Trader

    Let's do this!
     
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  16. Cdolan04

    Cdolan04 Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2015 Missouri
    Trader

    The more I think about it, it just isn't fair for you guys, or anyone in this BIF, for me to be involved in any sort of competition. So after consulting with @PA-Michigander im going to take the reigns this year.

    Only an hour in to BIF sign-ups?? Let's get a LIF going.

    Best 12 DOX box gets a box from me. We will figure out voting towards the end but if I remember from last year we will only be going off the 12 Days - not extras. If you receive a kick ass box, or think someone else did, then vote to see that sender get what they deserve

    Ill try and work to hit wants, wishes, etc. but the box will definitely include Atleast one of the Lime-A-Rita variants !!
     
  17. whyteboy003

    whyteboy003 Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2013 Florida

    I just want to tell everyone Good Luck! Y'all are gonna need it! Now that this weirdo is offering up the best of box LIF, there's no way I'm letting anyone win it!

    Soooo, I'll offer up LIF#2

    Whoever comes in 2nd place in @Cdolan04 's LIF will get a box from me.

    Cheers
     
  18. robgage

    robgage Maven (1,318) Dec 19, 2013 Pennsylvania
    Trader

    Is there a prize for whoever receives the worst box?!?
     
  19. PG2G

    PG2G Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2011 California

    You going to be sending a box to yourself bro
     
  20. campa86

    campa86 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2014 California
    Trader

    Who wants 12 days of Stoutmas??
     
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