Extras Etiquette

"re-gifting" an extra to someone else is 100% fine. I do this all the time for styles I don't happen to love.

however if it's a beer you were embarrassed to receive why would you give it to someone else? IOW, however you feel about your current trade partner is the same as someone else is going to feel about you if you give them this old beer.

 

Do you mean passive aggressively sending the same beer BACK to the person that sent it to you? Yeah, I think that would be out of line. I think the right thing to do would be to man up and tell them that sending 4 year old IPAs as extras is like sending a moldy sandwich. Unless it's a 4 year old 120 min IPA in which case you should enjoy it.

 

Yes.

 

Which DIPA is it?

 

I mean, it doesn't matter what the extra is, sending it back to the person you got it from would be a very weird thing to do

 

Yes. Just drain pour that beer and forget about it!

 

If the person who threw in a 4 year old IPA is a new trader, the nice thing to do is to mention that its not cool to send it and explain why...Sending it back is a total dick move imo...Also, why not try it? who knows, maybe you will like it, maybe not...But I have had a few DIPAS that have been pretty darn good with age...

 

Just pour it, could be whoever traded it didn't know it was dated, didn't know DIPA's don't age, I wouldn't assume anything. Xtras are Xtras, I would let it go.

 

not entirely true

 

It would be an assumption for an xtra. It's not like he was trading DJ said it was fresh and it's old. I know BA's who age big DIPA's, Hopslam etc, out of curiosity, like the malt profile as the hops fade. I would assume most know IPA's don't age well, but to assume everyone does may not be the case. Besides it's still an extra, he didn't have to send any.

 

No doubt, but Double Crooked tree is really good aged imo...With that said, id never send it as an extra..

 

I wouldn't either, I only trade fresh Hoppy stuff, and expect the same back. I still see some trades ISO Abrasive and it could be from Nov 2013 if it flips.

 

Send me that Double Jack as I'd like to see how it tastes now. I know it won't have a lot of the fresher hop qualities but It is still drinkable

 

Was this a new trader or an established trader who should know better?

It seems to be becoming more common that people send extras that are (1) available in their trading partners area, and/or (2) old.

However, some DIPAs age nicely. Personally, I like Apocalypse Cow with a year or two on it versus fresh.

 

at the end of the day, it's still an EXTRA. it wasn't like the guy stiffed the OP and dropped old hoppy beer in as part of the agreed upon trade. no room for complaint.

now, is it common trade courtesy? no, and I wouldn't do it, but it's still just an extra

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Yes, yes. I get it - extras are extra. But if you're going to send extras, why send some crappy, lowly rated beer that is mediocre at best? If you're going to send extras, send ones that are of the quality you would like to receive yourself. In fact, why not always send extras and good ones at that? Be generous. Trade like a wild man. Beer is fun - make people smile.