Bringing shelf beer to a share?!

A little snobish. I normally enjoy sharing rare beers with friends who I know will enjoy it regardless of what they provide if anything at all.

If its someone that has no appreciation for craft thats another story, but if they just dont have the ability to score "whales" then I say let them in

 

I'd be pissed if it was the same guy/guys who bring local shelf beer...you don't have to bring a whale to a bottle share, something that you received as an extra in a trade, or bought on-line, or got from another state is always welcome with me

 

It is snobbish. Sharing is fun, and can have many levels. For instance, you ARE allowed to make fun of their beer choices.

 

One of the best things of having a great beer is sharing it, and the reactions that follow. I'm not judging you. I'm just saying that great beer, like great music is meant for sharing. Especially when your friends haven't tasted yet.

 

Use it as an opportunity to educate them, show them what a bottle share is all about. It's about trying new and different beers, not just getting drunk on gas station six packs. Think Beer Advocacy my friend. Of course if that doesn't work after a couple times, stop inviting them.

 

No and I don't think it's a question of being snobbish. We have a guy that I call the mooch. He tries to invite himself to things or promise to bring something and then forget. I get it if you don't want to seek out awesome stuff for shares but this guy makes roughly the same amount as everyone else and travels to San Diego like once a month for work. He has no excuse to not get something great because the job is basically paying for it.

Bring an extra beer equal to what they bring and then offer to share with them on an equal basis. Maybe they'll take the hint.

 

Not everyone trades, orders beer online, or takes out of state beercations. If this is one of those people I would be glad to share with them.

If they are bringing these beers as a way to not share special beers that they do have, that is uncool. I would uninvite them and invite me instead.

 

Maybe they don't get the point of a beer share. You could send out an invite with a basic guideline for what folks are expected to bring. Beer shares are a good way to try a couple rare or expensive beers without having to spend a ton of money buying them all for yourself, and it is fun!

 

As long as the rules are clearly defined you are not being snobbish at all. If rules are not clearly defined then you cannot be angry.

 

I invite people I like who also happen like beer when I have bottle shares.

I like hanging out with the people, not their beers.

This seems to be an alien concept in today's win win win beer world.

Maybe I need a new hobby.

 

I appreciate when people bring shelf beer that was just released to a share. It saves everyone else from purchasing it to try it out.

 

I am the same way, whenever I get a bottle of something special I usually take it to a friend’s house to share. I dont care what they have to share. Its about the experience. I don’t want to be drinking a whole bomber by myself because I paid X amount for it.

 

If you're not hosting and are not happy with that then stop going. I'm not supporting their actions but it is up to the host to set the guidelines and if these are his good buddies and he don't care about that behavior there's nothing you can do. Maybe try to set small shares with him for the extra rare stuff so you don't have to be pissy about people drinking your rare beer.

 

Invite only your whale-drinking snob friends next time, after all, it is about the ingestable liquid and not the company.

 

Why do you invite him ? Why don't you talk to him instead of us ?

 

When I host a bbq. The rule is since they know I love craft beer and I love sharing my beer so they can have the same experience. Not that I will say here is a 40 dollar bomber. Enjoy.

The rule is bring over a beer that you have never tried before. Then we all mingle in what the other person brings. It works out well. If you love the craft. Then there should not be a problem in sharing your stash.
This is just my opinion.

 

Does he do it because he is inexperienced? If so, then yes, it's snobbish and very un-advocately. If he does it to be a twat then he should not be invited.

 

Could be wrong but I honestly doubt 'beer share" groups have formal, predefined rules that are available for all to see.