How do you usually acquire nice beers?

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  1. Warren2621

    Warren2621 Pooh-Bah (1,737) Sep 26, 2014 Indiana
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    Living in the Midwest, I get some pretty nice brews from all over, but it is still pretty limited.

    Even a place like Chicago gets Ballast Point, but I dont get it in Indiana. There are breweries I feel like I will never even get my hands on unless I travel across the country.

    I havent been huge in the trade market which I feel would help.

    What are some beers that you have managed to find without it being even close to your distribution area? I want some Russian River at some point in my life. And also some Cigar City.

    Its a shame that there is so much out there but yet is still limited in some regards. My BA account says I have had beers from 21 states and I dont think that is very many.
     
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  2. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

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

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    Travel. The trek is worth the reward.
     
  4. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    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.
     
  5. KSOZE

    KSOZE Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Ohio

    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.
     
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  6. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I just go to the store/bar. There's always something new I want to try, or a favorite that I'll always like.
     
  7. WillQC4Beer

    WillQC4Beer Initiate (0) May 1, 2014 Vermont

  8. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Philly ain't that much of a drive buddy.
     
  9. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    The Triple Threat :wink: I like it.
     
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  10. Himself

    Himself Initiate (0) May 20, 2014 Massachusetts

    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
     
  11. Sound_Explorer

    Sound_Explorer Grand Pooh-Bah (3,044) Dec 29, 2013 Washington
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    Begging mostly. I've tried selling my soul but got not takers sadly.
     
  12. TwoTrees

    TwoTrees Pundit (951) Oct 31, 2012 Washington

    Hire a Mule.

    My Mule arrives into town every couple of months with Russian River goodies and tales of adventure.
     
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  13. pat61

    pat61 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2010 Minnesota

    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.
     
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  14. MrDave

    MrDave Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 California

    Illegally. Why, are you a cop?
     
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  15. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Good friends.
     
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  16. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado


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

    chrisjws Grand Pooh-Bah (3,302) Dec 3, 2014 California
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    I get my good stuff by trading Pliny, Pliny, Pliny, RR sours and SARA.
     
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  18. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    @Tripel_Threat Beat you too it with Teamwork lol.
     
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  19. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

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

    MA_hops Initiate (0) May 18, 2015 Vermont

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