Starting a Bottle Share Group in Miami?

Discussion in 'South Atlantic' started by chardlogic, Mar 30, 2015.

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  1. chardlogic

    chardlogic Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Oregon
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    Hey Miamians/Dade folks,

    I know I made a thread a while back about this that never grew legs (as far as I know) , but I am looking to start a bottle share group for people in Miami who trade but may be lacking in some like-minded comrades to share bottles with. Only problem is, I can't host, but I could make that up partially by bringing snacks over or something like that, or if anyone knows any craft-friendly businesses that would be happy to host for free or a relatively low cost, that could work as well. Anyone here interested?
     
    #1 chardlogic, Mar 30, 2015
  2. Divo93

    Divo93 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Florida

    I'm in. I'm located in Broward, but would love to share some beers with some BA's.
     
    #2 Divo93, Mar 30, 2015
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  3. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    I'm interested and I could speak to the kind folks at Boxelder if we could host it there
     
    #3 oso4life, Mar 30, 2015
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  4. 305BEER

    305BEER Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2011 Florida

    I'd be down for this
     
    #4 305BEER, Mar 30, 2015
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Zealot (732) Jun 12, 2012 Florida

    I have asked Boxelder before and they told me they don't mind as long as you call and give them some advanced notice.
     
    #5 Seamus, Mar 30, 2015
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  6. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    That's why I brought them up. They're very nice people.
     
    #6 oso4life, Mar 30, 2015
  7. chardlogic

    chardlogic Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Oregon
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    I like the idea of using Boxelder as a meeting place, can anyone get a line on them and set a date they can host?
     
    #7 chardlogic, Mar 30, 2015
  8. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    I'll call Adam up tomorrow and ask him when's a good day for him and report back tomorrow afternoon.
     
    #8 oso4life, Mar 30, 2015
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  9. chardlogic

    chardlogic Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Oregon
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    Any word on BoxElder?
     
    #9 chardlogic, Apr 1, 2015
  10. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    I called several times and they were busy all day meeting with distributors. Do we have a certain date and time set so I can approach with this?
     
    #10 oso4life, Apr 1, 2015
  11. chardlogic

    chardlogic Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Oregon
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    I would think their least busiest evening, if they can accommodate the outdoor patio they have for a share, I know they're closed Mondays, so maybe Tuesday-Wednesday?

    I also recall talking with the Dir of Operations at MIA Brewing during their Grand Opening Event, they seemed interested in hosting a monthly bottle share at some point down the line. I'd have to reach out and confirm with them to see if they'd still be game for that.
     
    #11 chardlogic, Apr 1, 2015
  12. Cory-WC

    Cory-WC Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 Florida

    I'm up in Broward, but I would love to to join if the date works with my work schedule. I've never done a bottle share tbh, but this would be a great way to start.
     
    #12 Cory-WC, Apr 1, 2015
  13. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    I think Boxelder would be fine as long as we give them a heads up. Another idea could be doing it on a Saturday around 2 when they first open up, that way people don't have to work the next day and would be more prone to going.
     
    #13 oso4life, Apr 1, 2015
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  14. Divo93

    Divo93 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Florida

    I second that.
     
    #14 Divo93, Apr 1, 2015
  15. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    I spoke to Adam and he says all he needs is about a 2 week heads up and an estimate head count. They're starting events on Friday and they're booked on the 11th and 18th so possibly the week after?

    Start the group and we'll take it from there. I could also talk to the manager of Brass Tap Pembroke Pines so let me know.

    Hope this helps.
     
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  16. chardlogic

    chardlogic Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Oregon
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    I'll talk to Lou and Piero at MIA and see where their hearts are at in terms of setting up an event. Brass Tap would be too far for my blood.
     
    #16 chardlogic, Apr 1, 2015
  17. chardlogic

    chardlogic Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2011 Oregon
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    It's also occurred to me that we can always make the first couple of meetups happen at a large public park, everyone brings coolers and snacks, and we do it there. What do you guys think?
     
    #17 chardlogic, Apr 2, 2015
  18. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    Guys I took the initiative and started the group. I made it secret for now so if you wanna join then PM and I'll send you the info with the invite.
     
    #18 oso4life, Apr 2, 2015
  19. Misterphinister

    Misterphinister Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Michigan

    How did you make a group? I'm looking to do something similar in my area. Was it just a fb group or a BA group? Thanks!
     
    #19 Misterphinister, Apr 8, 2015
  20. oso4life

    oso4life Initiate (0) May 22, 2014 Florida

    FB
     
    #20 oso4life, Apr 8, 2015
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