Still don't have a clue who has targeted me but I should be able to check off a few beers on my targets list though
Another Hint... No numbers in my target's BA name. And one more for good measure... You're older then me.
Hint 2: I'm shipping West as well as South (which was hint 1) Hint 3: My target lives in a state with at least one National Park
Maybeeeeeee. Snitz Creek in Lebanon brewed a rauchbier with Seltzer's Lebanon Bologna as its inspiration. I believe they smoked the according malts in the same smokehouse as the bologna. It was pretty tasty!
Hint #7: Target's state capital does not share its name with a well known hop variety I still have about 10 possible suspects, with 2-3 very probable ones. Having trouble determining if shipping south and west from, say, MA means that CA is a candidate. Also, @jrs3994243 has not posted any hints so is still technically on my list.
Newbie question...What is the etiquette on growlers? Thinking about possibly getting one or two for my target. This brewery and state, uses only their own. Do I include some extra cash to my target to get back? Or do I just let it go and it moves forward in the universe? Another newbie question...Can someone share proper way of protecting the top of a growler (swing top or cap) and a corked bottle? I've seen that have used black electrical tape. Just wondering. I've shipped plenty of cans, bottles and bombers. And I'm good with really protecting them in the box. Hope I'm not the only one curious about the above.
I too will more than likely end up shipping a Growler of a sought after beer here in Texas....since I believe Crowlers will be going away!
I send lots of growlers, to me the cost of the glass is just part of the cost of sending one, but also sort of doubles as swag (though if the bif requires swag I wouldn't count it)
You're not. Some of the best Texas brews are draft only so I'm sure I'll be sending at least two growlers. I will OCD pack the shit out of 'em. So I will apologize in advance to my target for the unpacking that will be required. @Yourahoser can fill you in.
Invest in a roll or two of electrical tape. Any bottles (growlers, bombers, 12oz) should be taped with at least 3-4 passes around the cap. Cork and cage - same thing. I've had bad luck shipping / receiving regular growlers, so if possible ship swing-tops as they keep a better seal. Tape around the swing top too so it can't magically pop open. Another good rule of thumb - bag everything, but specifically cans. Those aluminum walls are so thin, the crushing hazard is real - heavy duty gallon ziplocks are your friend. Some people also line the inside of their shipping box with a large trash bag before putting in the packing material, just in case of a leak. The quickest way to get your box "lost" is if UPS or FedEx sees liquid damage or smells beer.
Yep, I'm super bummed about it. On the bright side though, one spot is still filling crowlers until this weekend and I might be taking a vacation day to stock up. This post could also be considered a content hint.
