b hudak wrote:Brian, you are thinking right up my alley. Honestly, since joining this sub forum a little while ago, I have been shocked at the lack of horsetrading. In my mind- beer is MUCH MORE subject to trades and swaps even than wine is. Why? Because so much of beer is found regionally. You can get an awesome brew in one state that is never found in the next state over. Even in the second most backwater alcohol state in the US (behind Utah) I have easy access to highly sought after brews that are less easy to find in other places (such as DogFIsh Head, Ommegang, Troegg and Soutern Tier among others). I'd be happy to trade some away in order to try stuff that never makes it this far east such as that Russian RIver Brewing Company that gets raved about. Just the other day I was looking at different beers from The Bruery (sp) one of those microbrew places that the beer folks love and give huge ratings to. Picked up their Saison Rue.
If there is anything u need from The Bruery I can most likely get it for you. I'm part of their reserve society and I get access to some pretty good stuff. Some beers are more allocated than others. Just let me know.
Rob-
that is a great offer and thanks. I actually will PM you a question.
Brian- way to intercept that pass! Awesome move. In the sport of love, that is called 'birddogging'.
I found some highly sought after beers today- Rumspringa from Lancaster and the brand new Spring Session from Victory. If you want some, let me know, and pretty quickly as well. I'll consider any trade, but since these, and especially the Victory, are as sought after as the Pilney, I'd be happy to make that a trade so as to get to try that.
Kick ass trade just completed with Segui, won't be the last!
I've also traded with Rob Winn a couple of years ago and had an excellent transaction.
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I have excellent access to Great Lakes, and also Hoppin' Frog, who just released their new IPA today - the Gangster Frog - I am sipping on one now- quite nice!
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Anthony Lombardi wrote:Some etiquette suggestions we could add as part of the sticky for first timers:
1. Determine an agreed on value of the trade. I will always go retail with people on this board, but some may feel strongly that their bottle of Cantillon or Westy is worth secondary market in trade. Come to consensus, if you can't- don't trade.
Exchange contact info beyond board PM's & deliver tracking #'s to each other. Communicate with each other on timing/ expectations.
Extras are nice to throw in, but not everyone does them. I do them if I've made multiple trades w/the person or I've gotten to know them. The trade terms are agreed on by the two parties, if you throw in extras & your partner doesn't, they haven't screwed you.
If a bottle is damaged, or the shipper doesn't deliver the package, you are on the hook. If you have received the package from your partner, & yours doesn't get delivered- make it right ASAP w/ your partner.
Finally- don't send crappy beers. That Pliny you found in the back of your fridge that was there for 3 months is likely not the one your partner is seeking.
For those who have made trades in the past, I know this stuff seems obvious. I do think there are some people on the board who will dive into this who haven't previously traded, so this is my crack at giving some basics. Please add to it anything I've missed.
I always like to give my trading partner the tracking #. It shows you have completed the trade from your end and its on the way, a great communication tool.
Tracking # is great bc it allows the recipient to make plans to be around to accept delivery.
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I have some DC Brau On the Wings of Armagedden if you anyone wants to trade. Pretty tasty stuff, got huge scores and is on the way to being a cult i fear. Pretty cool cans as well. I bought a case and at 9+%, I'm not drinking them to quickly. Like to see some find a good home before the hops fade
Great trade with our silent Moderator, Jorge. Thanks buddy!!
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Joe Hauck wrote:Great trade with our silent Moderator, Jorge. Thanks buddy!!
It is kind of funny how you call him the silent moderator. I have started to dabble back a bit in the other forums here on WB, but I think the reason he can be silent is that this forum is so nice, so good, and so friendly and helpful. I feel far more comfortable here than anywhere else.
Tim F is a superb trader. He is easy to communicate with, ended up with the labor intensive end- multiple bottles of Midwest year rounds & seasonals in exchange for some rare sours. Executed it perfectly.
Disclaimer- I accidentally sent him a bottle of Crooked Stave Hop Savant when I meant to send a bottle of Logsdon. Very patient & cool w/my oversight. Not that getting Hop Savant is a BAD thing.
For starters, he remembered a post that I had last year when I was looking for New Glarus' Dancing Man. Made the offer to pick some up when he crossed the border and shipped on West. And might I add that his packing job was top rate?! When the wife gets her Dancing Man fix, you know it's going to be a good summer!
My first ever beer trade was with Anthony and it could not have gone any smoother. Excellent packaging, prompt shipping, seamless communication, sent a sweet want of mine (Abyss), just a great dude to deal with.
So I've been thinking of something for a while now. Anyone ever think about trading a full growler?
Only ask because a lot of the cooler beers available regionally are only on draft. Would love to send out even a 32oz to some of my "regulars" of awesome stuff being made around here.
Thoughts?
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Jorge Henriquez wrote:So I've been thinking of something for a while now. Anyone ever think about trading a full growler?
Only ask because a lot of the cooler beers available regionally are only on draft. Would love to send out even a 32oz to some of my "regulars" of awesome stuff being made around here.
Yes, Jorge! I'm ready now that temps have cooled down. Can do 32oz and 64oz quite easily. The only question is the deposit (which is usually $5 per bottle up here).
Blair Ridley wrote:Yes, Jorge! I'm ready now that temps have cooled down. Can do 32oz and 64oz quite easily. The only question is the deposit (which is usually $5 per bottle up here).
Of course Blair. So the way I see it is, whomever receives the growler would fill it up with something good and then return it. What do you think?
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I'll jump on the Tim F. trade lovefest as well. Great trade and Super quick shipping. Thanks again Tim!!
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Thanks guys. I was happy with my trades with Joe and Bob as well. Also had a good experience with Blair Ridley who scored me a sweet bottle of Allagash FV 13!
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A couple of weeks ago, I sent a 6 bombers of fresh FFF Dreadknaught to Chris Janko down in New Orleans. I sent the bottles before receiving payment and as of yet, haven't received any. I've repeatedly emailed him and PM'd him, but haven't heard anything at all.
Until further notice, I would avoid trading with Chris. Thought I'd do something nice, and was clearly taken advantage of. The loss of money is not a big deal, just a dick move.
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Matt Latuchie wrote:A couple of weeks ago, I sent a 6 bombers of fresh FFF Dreadknaught to Chris Janko down in New Orleans. I sent the bottles before receiving payment and as of yet, haven't received any. I've repeatedly emailed him and PM'd him, but haven't heard anything at all.
Until further notice, I would avoid trading with Chris. Thought I'd do something nice, and was clearly taken advantage of. The loss of money is not a big deal, just a dick move.
Well, within minutes of posting this received a message from Chris. Deal is being finalized as we speak.
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Matt Latuchie wrote:A couple of weeks ago, I sent a 6 bombers of fresh FFF Dreadknaught to Chris Janko down in New Orleans. I sent the bottles before receiving payment and as of yet, haven't received any. I've repeatedly emailed him and PM'd him, but haven't heard anything at all.
Until further notice, I would avoid trading with Chris. Thought I'd do something nice, and was clearly taken advantage of. The loss of money is not a big deal, just a dick move.
feel free to send me beer on your dime too. I won't avoid your msgs but I won't pay you
Brian G r a f s t r o m wrote:I have had positive experience trading beer with B0b H u d @ k.
He did it again!
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Matt Latuchie wrote:Thanks to Anthony Lombardi for this righteous haul from the PacNW. Great trader.
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