Keg Shipping

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

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  1. billandsuz

    billandsuz Pooh-Bah (2,097) Sep 1, 2004 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    you are going to want to keep that keg cold. or at least not warm. and definitely not hot.
    something about unpasteurized keg beer traveling the south, New Orleans none the less...

    this does not end well.

    also, forget about traveling with a half barrel. not unless your name is Arnold. a quarter perhaps, but even then you are dragging about 80 pounds of unwieldy luggage with you.

    just pay the guy a hundred bucks and call it even already.
    Cheers.
     
    #41 billandsuz, Feb 13, 2015
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  2. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Will you be posting the details under your KegReturning account?
     
    #42 Jaycase, Feb 13, 2015
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  3. floridadrift

    floridadrift Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2014 Florida

    Because of this thread, I know how to ship anything via anything. Thank ya! +1
     
    #43 floridadrift, Feb 13, 2015
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  4. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    I can't help but notice that the logistics of this bet weren't clearly thought trough. At one point in this bet did you or your friend think that shipping an entire keg from Chicago to NWE Orleans. would be sure stupidity
     
    #44 JakeT469, Feb 13, 2015
  5. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    Sorry, had to correct my mistakes. Was under the influence
     
    #45 JakeT469, Feb 13, 2015
  6. BeerFan

    BeerFan Zealot (676) Feb 11, 2003 New Jersey
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    Hit it!
     
    #46 BeerFan, Feb 13, 2015
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  7. NickTheGreat

    NickTheGreat Maven (1,470) Oct 28, 2010 Iowa
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    You could always post on BA and get some sort of relay going. Each guy gets one pull off the keg. Most of it should make it to New Orleans!
     
    #47 NickTheGreat, Feb 13, 2015
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  8. KegShipping

    KegShipping Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Michigan

    This bet was made while drinking a keg of Two-Hearted, so no it was not perfectly thought out. To clear up one thing, I was already going to New Orleans for the guy's trip. The keg will be my wingman for the flight down. As for the question about being Arnold to bring a half-barrel, I can buy a $40 roller to get it around the airport. This bet is getting more and more expensive!!! I think I'll but the quarter barrel ($100 + $30 deposit), then pay the $200 for the overweight luggage and call it a day.
     
    #48 KegShipping, Feb 13, 2015
  9. craft_is_king

    craft_is_king Pundit (773) Jul 24, 2014 California

    I wish I could say this at some point in my life.

    It might be possible to ship fedex or ups if you say its a keg of cold brew coffee. I don't think they would tap to see if its beer or not
     
    #49 craft_is_king, Feb 13, 2015
  10. sukhoi584th

    sukhoi584th Aspirant (280) Jun 20, 2010 California

    Amtrak and Greyhound both do freight shipping at very low prices. Amtrak limited to 50 lb except at larger stations like Chicago where they can use forklift with a pallet. Also might freeze. Greyhound is 100 lb limit I think, and would stay warmer under the bus.
     
    #50 sukhoi584th, Feb 13, 2015
  11. KegShipping

    KegShipping Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Michigan

    So for FedEx, I'm looking at some astronomical rates? Anywhere between $300-$500 to ship, and they can't guarantee a time when it'll show up because of the package size. Greyhound is $105, but again the timing is sketchy. If I flew with it, it would run me $200. It seems like FedEx is out. Greyhound is an option but with their "no alcohol" policy, how hard would it be to get a keg of beer through without inspection?
     
    #51 KegShipping, Feb 18, 2015
  12. Smokesnotes

    Smokesnotes Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2014 Michigan

    When are you going?
     
    #52 Smokesnotes, Feb 18, 2015
  13. KegShipping

    KegShipping Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Michigan

    March 19th
     
    #53 KegShipping, Feb 18, 2015
  14. Johntomk

    Johntomk Zealot (678) Jul 22, 2014 Tennessee
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    I would find a store that ships to Louisiana, and see if they would ship a keg. The first place I would call is France44. Ask them if they would ship a keg. They ship to Louisiana, but idk if they will ship a keg. They have the best shipping rates of any other beer store I've seen. If they can't ship one, then I would call some other stores.
     
    #54 Johntomk, Feb 18, 2015
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  15. Testosterownd

    Testosterownd Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2014 Michigan

    Take it in as a carry on and hold it on your lap. Its the only way. Bells is love...bells is life. Drink on brother.
     
    #55 Testosterownd, Feb 18, 2015
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