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danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Hey, I might be interested in the black ops. PM me.

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danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Thanks to Captain Shortbus for the Love Child(ren?) #2(s?) (the plural of that beer is pretty confusing)! My first non-IP trade!

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Tigren posted:

Heads up for any would be traders. Here's a coupon for $10 off $20 at FedEx.

Saw that in the deals thread... Unfortunately, it's only for 2-day or better. So standard ground isn't covered.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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If anyone is getting extra Hunahpu's they'd be willing to trade, I'd be interested. I've got easy access to Chicago stuff, less easy access to Wisconsin stuff, and a small number of things in my cellar I'd be willing to offer up.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Angry Grimace posted:

Parabola hasn't reached anywhere outside of the Firestone brewery itself. I'd be a little patient before you resort to needing a trade, particularly given Chicago and Illinois is in FW's distribution zone.

Only the Chicago area gets FW, or at least the reserve stuff. It sounds like this person is outside that region.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Double post.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Me too! Who got there first??!

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Me in Reverse posted:

Weird post incoming: I am a newbie. Would anyone be willing to send me a 'starter kit' of fun/interesting stuff for either cash or anything I can obtain in the Philly area? I'm still trying to make heads or tails out of all of this stuff. Sorry/thanks.

As Swickles (good trader!) points out, you live in a really good beer city. It would be cheaper and probably more helpful in the long run if you focused locally. Especially in a city ripe with choices it's intimidating so the best advice I can give is to find a place that has a lot on tap and have a few. Take notes. Untappd is a good app for it. Note styles and breweries that you like. Fact: you can't learn without drinking.

Another thing against you is your state's hosed up liquor laws. If you can get to NJ or something, find a shop that will sell single bottles. It ends up pricier, but variety = more data points.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Me in Reverse posted:

Thanks for the advice so far, guys.

There's actually a really well-respected bottle shop near my house that does mix-n-match six-packs, and carries a lot of well-reviewed stuff.

I'm going to head up there and go hog wild, I suppose

Do that. Mix & match is the best way to learn.

I always thought PA was limited in what they could sell singles of but I guess not?

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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swickles posted:

... they said some kind of Hunahpu, but I doubt even they know what it is since it will be a year til that even comes out.

That depends on what Huna batch it is, how long they are going to age it, etc. For all we know, they could have barreled some 2012 a year and a half ago for this. Even the 2013 at this point would be in barrels for almost 6 months.

CCB has been pretty vague about schedule, only saying that a membership essentially ends 30 days after the last beer is released. I'm hoping it drags out a little to see if members get any Hunahpu's Day benefits. That might be a good excuse for a FL weekend next winter...

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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FreelanceSocialist posted:

Next week I will be hitting Allagash, Alchemist, and possibly Hill Farmstead. Requests?

Ugh. El Catador is really loving with my budget and I really shouldn't be spending more/trading but... I'd be willing to take a bottle or two of Vera Mae off you, or an Allagash coolship, if they have any. Please put me at your lowest priority, though.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Very much a long shot but maybe a MI or IN goon might be able/willing to do it: I'm looking for a bottle of Upland Sour Reserve Batch 2 because the taste I had this weekend made me very, very happy. PM if you have one you'd be willing to part with. I know this won't come cheap but I have a small cellar with BCBS variants, FW stuff, other various things. I'm also a CCB El Catador member with possible bottles from that available.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Munkaboo is a gentleman and an excellent packer of beer. Would trade with again.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Cbear posted:

Didn't get many bites on my locals for locals thing. Should I just try to trade on BA? Just trying to start trading or getting some hard to find beers in MD.

You can try BA but the response is going to be similar. You really should have something in mind that you're looking for; it's just easier for people to say "I can get that, what can you send in exchange?" Keeping it too open ended isn't going to draw any interest.

My advice would be to do a little research on what's interesting to you that you can't get. If you like what people on BA or Ratebeer or Untappd are saying about Beer XXX from Wyoming, then drop a line saying "Looking for Beer XXX. Have all MD locals available." Or better yet, "Looking for Beer XXX, have Beer YYY. Willing to expand for more locals."

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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funkybottoms posted:

FedEx hooks up pretty decent discounts if you sign up for an account. i'm curious, though- do you guys get many adjustments, or are you careful to make sure all of your information is accurate in the first place?

I use a scale at work so I don't think I've ever had a significant adjustment.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Cbear posted:

Does Hardybread Gingerbread Stout trade at all?

Yes it does, though you wouldn't pull anything crazy for it. But it's rated well and hard to get outside of the region.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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atothesquiz posted:

I know of someone near me that is looking to sell off a couple of beers he has cellared for awhile. He isn't interested in trading, just looking to sell.

One bottle of each:
BCBS Rare
BCBS Vanilla
BCBS Coffee 2010
BCBS 2009 22oz
Big John 2011

He's selling these five bottles as a bundle and he's asking for $200. This actually doesn't seem too far from what these 5 bottles would trade for in a $4$ trade. What do you guys think?

E: This is kind of in violation of the thread?

That said, that seems more than reasonable; In fact, kind of a steal...

danbanana fucked around with this message at 17:16 on Nov 12, 2013

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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atothesquiz posted:

If it is, I'll definitely get rid of it but I didn't see anything in the OP about discussing the purchasing of beer. The guy is a beer guy through and through, he just wants to recoup some of his losses for time and money spent but doesn't want more beer.

I'm no moderator, so don't take my word for it. Just remember something a while back in here where someone posted beer for cash and got an earful.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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air- posted:

Yeah holy poo poo that's an absurd trade. VSB comes in a small 12oz bottle iirc.

Oh and on the NG chat, I'd be interested in trading Atrial Rubicite for New Glarus Thumbprint Wild Sour if anyone's got that.

I should be able to do this.

E: well, funkybottoms got there first.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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air- posted:

Hmm, would 1:1 be fair for this? Or Atrial + Freetail, or some other TX one off...? If so, we could set something up as well.

We're talking about this, right? Because this was for sale all over WI. I'd feel lovely getting a brewery only beer 1:1 for it. PM me and we can talk.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Cbear posted:

What's the trade value for an Abraxas?

Good but the beer itself is overrated. It goes about 1:1 with Hunahpu, and the latter is soooo much better.

Given your location, I'm assuming you're trading for Abraxas. If I were you, I'd wait until Huna Day in March and trade for that instead.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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broom posted:

ISO: Proprietors
FT: New Glarus VSB

Interested. email?

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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broom posted:

Ehh sorry, my friend I am doing this for is getting cold feet. If he changes his mind (again) I will let you know.

No worries.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Goon Beer eXchange: SLOW THE gently caress DOWN

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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ChickenArise posted:

If you don't facepalm when looking back at your earlier beer habits, you might have done it wrong.

Are you implying that "Good Beer Sunday" featuring Killian's wasn't a good idea?

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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air- posted:

But what about the time I played beer pong with 90 minute IPA?

That's a dumb decision with a good beer. I do that poo poo weekly.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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broom posted:

Was that before or after the time I played Edward 40 Hands with NG Belgian Red?

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Cervixalot posted:

Is it worth trying to trade for a BCBS Rare at this point? I think I could probably snag one for the combo of my Proprietor's + Cthulhu, but I think I recall hearing that Rare is past its prime at this point, and with a new batch coming in 2015, I may just be better waiting it out. Thoughts?

I'd really like to try Rare or Vanilla at some point, but I'll probably just use Crazyfish's vanilla bean recipe to emulate the latter.

I had Rare a year ago and it's still probably the best variant. Though YMMV, especially giving up those two for one.

Also "new batch" should definitely be in quotes; They aren't using Pappy barrels so what's aging right now is really something different. I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't going to be another Proprietor's (since they're doing an annual release of that with a different recipe each year).

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Cervixalot posted:

Am I getting railed trading my Cthulhu for a regular Damon and Boris Van Winkle? I had Cthulhu at FOBAB, so was hoping to trade it for something I haven't tried before.

I'm not super concerned about getting exactly even value, just don't want to get highway robbed.

That's not highway robbery but I wouldn't give Cthulhu for those two, personally.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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scotty posted:

I'm from the greater Boston area and have access to Wormtown, Jack's Abby and potentially Heady/Hill/Lawson's as I drive up to the Waterbury/Stowe to visit family fairly often.

I'd like to try Zombie Dust, Pliny or any of the FFF stuff really.

THE ELUSIVE HF CONTACT HAS BEEN FOUND!

Be prepared to get lots of PMs...

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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scotty posted:

Christ, is there really no one else in the area? I live 200 miles away, haha.

It's a pretty small group that covers nearly every corner of the country... Except Vermont.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Swickles, check your PMs!

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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HatfulOfHollow posted:

Hey Chicago, I know this is the beer trading thread, but I'm looking for a bottle of Malort. PM me and let's make a deal!

I totally have an unopened bottle...

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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HatfulOfHollow posted:

Send it to me.

Why? So you'll taste it and then be angry at me? I don't need more enemies, man.

PMing you.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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air- posted:

Thanks to pheel and americanzero4128 for taking care of me on the Straight Jacket! I normally have a regular trading partner from Chicago, but he hasn't traveled to me lately and I'l likely be on the lookout for it again in future releases.

It's kind of annual. In 2012, it came out in December. Then February of this year.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Me in Reverse posted:

I just traded a DBH for 50N and Fou, so getting one for V013 is probably a steal.

Holy poo poo. Yeah, that seems like you got a deal there...

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Paul Proteus posted:

I'm looking for a bottle or two of regular 2014 DL. This will be the first year in five years that I will be unable to go, but I'd like to continue my vertical. Anyone going to have any extra?

I might, depending on allotment. You're in Chicago, right?

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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So HatfulofHollow and the artist-formerly-known-as-Me-In-Reverse (a worthy uhh?) are stupid generous:



This was a pretty open ended trade where I just asked for some Tired Hands or whatever and they went above and beyond. Way awesome.

The growler is Such Passion, which I will be busting open tonight while I watch hockey.

danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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Paul Proteus posted:

Yep, I'm in Chicago. I assume the allotment will be three per, as it has the last two years.

If it's 3 again, I probably won't have an extra. 4? Definitely.


funkybottoms posted:

did anyone get bottles of Fuzzy? my friend is looking for some and has DB Huna, Cognac Church and Cognac DL (amongst others) to trade.

Based on the stupid things being posted on TB, he might have to give up all 3 of those. Which is loving stupid.

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danbanana
Jun 7, 2008

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funkybottoms posted:

oh, his trading game is way above mine, so he knows what's up, but since he's getting crickets so far i figured i'd ask here because goons seem less inclined to hold poo poo hostage than your average BA user. motherfuckers have pretty much destroyed the curve already, though.

This Fuzzy poo poo is out of hand...

I think somebody posted in the Let's Talk Beer thread that they were at the release but I don't think it was a regular. Try there?

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