NBS BIF #1 hints

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  1. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    Hold the boat people! Got myself a box of indescribable fun today. I promise pictures tomorrow but I'll tell you now that I received not one, not two, not even THREE, but FOUR FREAKING HEADY TOPPERS!!!! Holy ass! Now that I have caught my breath, I can go on to say that a growler full of Rushing Duck IPA and a bomber of Idyltime IPA. Good gracious, clearly I "won" the battle of receiving the most killer box!!!!! Pictures soon!!!!!!


    Thank you @cavedave for this amazing box!
     
    #721 gopens44, Jan 24, 2015
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  2. FlakyBiscuit

    FlakyBiscuit Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Awesome!!!
     
    #722 FlakyBiscuit, Jan 24, 2015
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  3. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    Well I just finished shoveling my way out of technically our first real snow storm !!! nothing sounds better right now than some killer BIF beer, but alas........... I have to wait for tomorrow?? i'm freaking pumped for our NBS tomorrow (smiling like, well my avatar) :astonished: :slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile::slight_smile:
     
    #723 Homebrew, Jan 24, 2015
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  4. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    I'm going to be getting started on my BIF box today (very soon, in fact). I've got a bottle share tomorrow, and I may bring one of those bottles over (Size 7 IPA). But more importantly, that bottle share will obviously cut into my NBS time at home.

    Whatever I drink today, I'll post pics, notes, and reviews tomorrow on the official NBS thread. :slight_smile:

    Also: @cavedave 4 Heady Toppers??? Way to go, dude! (And I thought sending one Heady was cool!) @gopens44 can enjoy one a week for a month if he likes......or toss them all into a massive punch bowl and have himself a hell of a one-man party. :wink:
     
    #724 Roguer, Jan 24, 2015
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  5. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    They're like Lays potato chips, ya can't have just one Heady, man, that first one just makes you wanna have more.
     
    #725 cavedave, Jan 24, 2015
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  6. FlakyBiscuit

    FlakyBiscuit Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I have planned ahead and got a new table
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    #726 FlakyBiscuit, Jan 25, 2015
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  7. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Where's Paul Rudolph when you need him? :slight_smile:
     
    #727 TongoRad, Jan 25, 2015
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  8. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    4 Heady's are great, but the Rushing Duck IPA is nothing to sneeze at
    @cavedave you rocked it
     
    #728 SammyJaxxxx, Jan 25, 2015
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  9. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    The Rushing Duck growler immediately became my Super Bowl Sunday beer as soon as I saw it - all day drinking that big beautiful thing during the Puppy Bowl AND Super Bowl!
     
    #729 gopens44, Jan 25, 2015
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  10. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    IT was a great NBS. I enjoyed seeing. so many of you crack out some new beers from the boxes that you got porch bombed with.
    All in all I would say that this BIF was a success. I hope most, if not all of you are up to doing it again.
    Cheers.
     
    #730 SammyJaxxxx, Jan 26, 2015
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  11. WesMantooth

    WesMantooth Grand Pooh-Bah (4,844) Jan 8, 2014 Ohio
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    My box was awesome, but can I get @cavedave or @Roguer next round? No, it most certainly does not have anything to do with Heady and I'll thank you for staying out of my personal affairs. (Interesting. Sarcasm and an Ace Ventura reference in one sentence)
     
    #731 WesMantooth, Jan 27, 2015
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  12. kemoarps

    kemoarps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,256) Apr 30, 2008 Washington
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    So, I know someone else raised a similar question, but I don't recall where it was or what the conclusion was. BiFs are technicallly trades, no? And trading, in particular on this site, puts much stock in reputation and the trust we can place in one another. As such, and in light of the ridiculous box that was sent my direction, I'd really like to leave my man Roger some feedback to continue to boost his (already sterling) reputation. n00b question time: how do I do that?

    I see that the site keeps statistics on people's trades, much akin to ebay, and monitors feedback that way, but I don't know how to input my praise. Any insight (I already know it's going to be something obvious and I'll be kicking myself for not being able to figure it out on my own...)?

    Thanks!
     
    #732 kemoarps, Jan 27, 2015
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  13. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    I had asked one of the site mods this^^^^^^ it seems the only way to do it is request a trade of the person then they'll have to fake their side of it? Doesn't make sense to me though
     
    #733 Homebrew, Jan 27, 2015
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  14. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    I was wondering this, as well, so I could leave feedback. It was address further up that it makes sense to go ahead and leave feedback, but I personally haven't figured out how yet (for a one-sided trade). I guess the feedback note could mention that ("For BIF purposes only; I didn't send anything," or something to that effect). Imperfect, and would seem like gaming the system a bit, so hopefully there's a better answer out there coming through the tubes.
     
    #734 Roguer, Jan 27, 2015
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  15. BigRedDog

    BigRedDog Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2014 Indiana

    You could always send a small "thank you" box? I guess that defeats the purpose of the BIF. Technically that just means it's a reverse BIF?

    It's a BIF in a BIF in a BIF....

    Also on another note, does anyone have any idea on Gandhi bot release? It says rotating on the site, but I was wondering if one of the New England BA's here has any more info. I'm looking for some because I have a friend who collects cans. I would like to get a hold of some before they change the label. Just let me know. (I know wrong forum, but you guys probably have the info i want and I feel lazy)
     
    #735 BigRedDog, Jan 27, 2015
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  16. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Send me your address and I will send you a can. I have one left.
     
    #736 SammyJaxxxx, Jan 28, 2015
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  17. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    From what I've heard they have a butt load of cans they have to fill , so maybe soon maybe call it a loss?? Check in the New England forum there's one in there all about it
     
    #737 Homebrew, Jan 28, 2015
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  18. JNForsyth

    JNForsyth Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Thank you boxes aren't expected or the norm but they do happen, right @superspak ? I'm involved in the Locals thread now and that started as a BIF and with all the thank you, revenge, ninja, LIF, and subsequent locals boxes flying around it's basically a long running BIF that never ends (over 12,000 posts and counting). It's actually a good time, check it out if you get a chance and you enjoyed this thread.
     
    #738 JNForsyth, Jan 28, 2015
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  19. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    Righteous Box!!! Huzzah to @cavedave
     
    #739 2beerdogs, Jan 30, 2015
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  20. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I had so much fun dabbling with the hints, and guessing, watching people figure out who was sending to who, etc...I particularly liked it when people missed obvious clues (me). Yes, I'm looking at you @WesMantooth !!!
    Overall, @beertunes and @LehighAce06 made this so friendly for us noobies.
    Now, I just need to get photobucket going so I can post pics....I feel like a douche for not posting the lovely pic I have of the MAD OHIO BOX I rec'd from @WesMantooth !!!
     
    #740 2beerdogs, Jan 30, 2015
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