How do you usually acquire nice beers?

There are two options to acquire beer from accross the country. Trade or Travel. The two T's.

 

There's a third T: Teamwork. Kinda a combo of Travel and Trade. Whenever I, my friends, or cousins go out of/come into town, we make it a point to bring back something we can't get around locally. We don't necessarily trade, but gift a bottle or two of what we find with each other.

 

Trade is easier and cheaper but can be a pain.

Travel is more fun and you get to experience great things.

Pros and cons to each. I like both.

 

I just go to the store/bar. There's always something new I want to try, or a favorite that I'll always like.

 

Beer Gnomes.

 

Philly ain't that much of a drive buddy.

 

The Triple Threat I like it.

 

I've done the travel and stand in line at the brewery but no more..... wasting most of a day just to score a couple cans or bottles is absolutely pointless. IMHO

 

Begging mostly. I've tried selling my soul but got not takers sadly.

 

Hire a Mule.

My Mule arrives into town every couple of months with Russian River goodies and tales of adventure.

 

I live in Minnesota. I used to order a lot of stuff over the internet but that option is somewhat restricted here because our stat legislature is busy looking out for our welfare. Driving to Wisconsin, Chicago and Michigan help and then encouraging friends to bring stuff back with them when they visit also works.

 

Illegally. Why, are you a cop?

 

Good friends.

 

There's another. A, as in ask friends who travel to bring you back something. Works for me.

 

I get my good stuff by trading Pliny, Pliny, Pliny, RR sours and SARA.

 

@Tripel_Threat Beat you too it with Teamwork lol.

 

I know. Sometimes I reply without checking who else posted or replied the same thing first.

 

I live about 15 minutes away from Trillium, i'm set for life