Keg Shipping

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by KegShipping, Feb 11, 2015.

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  1. KegShipping

    KegShipping Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Michigan

    I lost a bet and in order to pay up that bet, I need to get a keg of Bell's Two-Hearted from Michigan down to New Orleans. Bell's doesn't ship to Louisiana, so I need to find an alternative. I contacted the TSA and they said that I could check the keg in as checked luggage and it wouldn't matter that its a quarter or half barrel of beer. However, Delta says I have to pay a $200 baggage fee for a quarter barrel because its more than the allowable 70 pounds but less than 100 pounds. I'm allowed 3 free pieces of luggage and the keg would be the only luggage I'm bringing, so I thought I'd be allowed to check in one bag at 83 pounds, but I guess not. Has anyone shipped a keg via UPS or FedEx? I'm assuming that's not legal. I have about 5 weeks until I fly out, and 4 weeks until I need to order the keg.
     
    #1 KegShipping, Feb 11, 2015
  2. Bearshawks85

    Bearshawks85 Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Illinois

    Wow, can't help but Good Luck!!
     
    #2 Bearshawks85, Feb 11, 2015
  3. Rihup

    Rihup Savant (1,028) Oct 7, 2011 Illinois
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    It's illegal and if they find out its booze they will confinscate it. They will then probably have a great time drinking it.:astonished:
     
    #3 Rihup, Feb 11, 2015
  4. cg123

    cg123 Zealot (548) Feb 27, 2012 Ohio
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    Cancel your flight and drive? I really don't see another alternative.
     
    #4 cg123, Feb 11, 2015
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  5. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    I know someone named Bandit who can help...
     
    #5 Jaycase, Feb 11, 2015
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  6. Smokesnotes

    Smokesnotes Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2014 Michigan

    Just drive it. Or meet the guy halfway in St Louis or Memphis.

    I've also taken the train to New Orleans from Chicago a couple of times. It's long but not bad and no weight limit.

    You could always ship LTL from Saia/Estes or the like, might only be a couple hundred bucks.
     
    #6 Smokesnotes, Feb 11, 2015
  7. da_bulls

    da_bulls Zealot (501) Jun 7, 2012 Illinois

    Greyhound bus service might be able to ship it for you, it's something to look into.
     
    #7 da_bulls, Feb 11, 2015
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  8. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Shouldn't have bet on the Lions to win the Super Bowl.
     
    #8 JakeT469, Feb 11, 2015
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  9. HopSavant

    HopSavant Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2014 Tennessee

    This is what happens when you drink too many Two Hearted.
     
    #9 HopSavant, Feb 11, 2015
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  10. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    *watch thread*
     
    #10 atone315, Feb 12, 2015
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  11. BUICKBILL

    BUICKBILL Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 New York

    Load her up in my Buick
    Get a fresh pack of smokes,shades and a few full tanks O gas.
    Be there by dawn !!!!
     
    #11 BUICKBILL, Feb 12, 2015
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  12. OnWisconsin

    OnWisconsin Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2012 Wisconsin

    Have you thought about checking with other airlines. I wouldn't be surprised if Southwest were willing to work with you.
     
    #12 OnWisconsin, Feb 12, 2015
  13. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Bell's distributes to Alabama and Missouri, so maybe there is a possibility of having the keg ordered thru a bottle shop in either of those states and then picked-up by your bet winner with just a relatively short drive from New Orleans.
     
    #13 PapaGoose03, Feb 12, 2015
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  14. KegShipping

    KegShipping Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Michigan

    Let me clarify something, I am flying to New Orleans for a guy's trip away from the wives and kids. I think I found a couple places that can ship 3 cases of the 16-ounce cans right to the house that we rented. I'm hoping that this technicality is something that the bet winner can overlook since its just like having 72 mini kegs, and actually its more fluid ounces than a half barrel. And the bet I lost was picking Michigan State to cover the 12-point spread against Oregon. I was blinded by being so faithful to my Spartans.
     
    #14 KegShipping, Feb 12, 2015
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  15. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Better check your math:

    1 cs. of 24 cans of 16 oz. cans = 384 oz. = 3 gallons X 3 cs. = 9 gallons
    ½ barrel = 15.5 gallons​
     
    #15 jesskidden, Feb 12, 2015
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  16. Bearshawks85

    Bearshawks85 Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Illinois

    Probably a smarter and cheaper move. Less headaches too. Enjoy!!
     
    #16 Bearshawks85, Feb 12, 2015
  17. JulianC

    JulianC Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2012 Illinois

    I'm sorry but why can't he just crate it up and FedEx it again? Yeah it's against FedEx policy, but we all do it every week right?
     
    #17 JulianC, Feb 12, 2015
  18. rabbitguy

    rabbitguy Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2009 Illinois

    Have you tried posting in the South forum here to see if a college student, business person or vacationer could help your cause . As mentioned Bell's distributes in Alabama . I would try to buy cases of Two Hearted and see if a Bell's sampler pack could be used added settle the bet.
     
    #18 rabbitguy, Feb 12, 2015
  19. KMitch

    KMitch Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Alabama

    I live in AL. Two Hearted is pretty easy to find especially in Birmingham and you might could even find it in Mobile as well. I know that HopCity in Birmingham sells kegs. You could see if they could get you the keg then just have to arrange transportation from Birmingham to New Orleans. Better yet would be to find out if there were a store in Mobile that could get you a keg since it's much closer to NOLA. Fly into Mobile and rent a car...NOLA is a couple of hours away from there by car.
     
    #19 KMitch, Feb 12, 2015
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  20. funhog

    funhog Pundit (925) Mar 8, 2011 Illinois
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    Get a footlocker, insert sixtel, ship to NOLA, Enjoy!
     
    #20 funhog, Feb 12, 2015
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