81. match1112 - Illinois - King Henry/boulevard/bells for DFH

Boulevard Nutcracker 6pk
Bells 2 Hearted 6pk
Goose Island King Henry

for

Bitches Brew
Faithfull
*WWS '08

87. Tenchi x5 DFh for LA/Bruery

Faithfull,
Bitches Brew
Raspberry Tart
Immort
Menagerie #3
Ta Henket

for

Lost Abbey Cuvee De Tomme
The Bruery Trios Poules Francais
4 Calling Birds x2
The Bruery Bigger Stronger Faster
ISO:FT



> on Wed Nov 16, 2011 18:05 UTC, Tenchi221 wrote:
i'd like to try the faithful ale as well as the new
> batch of bitches brew and immort..

can you guys get new glarus out there? i need to find a
> way to pick up a bottle of raspberry tart for the holidays
  
forget last email
Sent: Tue Dec 06, 2011 23:38 UTC (12 hours ago)
--

would like to set something up for before christmas if possible.. cousins and i do a bottle share on christmas eve when everyone else is opening presents so it would be cool to have a raspberry tart if you still have one.. would like to try the Ta Henket too, that would be cool.. what do you see the next trade looking like? I'll be going to the Cuvee de Tomme release but thats not til next saturday.. I also order 4 bottles of the Trois Poules Français so i'll send you one of those when they're released..

Sent: Wed Dec 07, 2011 01:59 UTC (10 hours ago)
>i got you covered for 2 of the 4CB, got you a bigger
> strong faster (they were out when i went a couple weeks
> ago then had a couple cases left when i went last
> weekend), the soured 3 french hends is due out "late
> decemeber" they're saying, and i should be able to get you
> atleast 1 tomme..

BIF #12 - 2011 BA Secret Santa Dec 5-19

A. Package Requirements:

1. BEER: Minimum 144 oz of beer, no maximum... be as generous as you like. Please do your best to focus on quality over quantity. Do some research to find out as much about what your target likes and also what things are already available to him / her.

2. GIFT: A beer related gift, it should be something of reasonable value ($15-$25), not something that is typically given away by breweries as a freebie. T-shirts, glassware, and other schwag from breweries local to you would be most appropriate. Alternatively, if you are crafty, something beer related hand made by you is also appropriate.

3. TREATS: Christmas candy or treats, again either purchased or something you make yourself are both appropriate.

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C. Schedule
Necessarily compressed from what I originally proposed... sorry.

1. SIGNUP: 1 week, from now until Midnight, Wednesday November 16. I may accept a few more experienced traders for a few day beyond that, but anyone new who might potentially be classified "provisional" should sign up by this deadline.


2. SHOPPING: I expect to have targets assigned sometime by the weekend after signup ends. The shopping window is from as soon as you get your target (should be no later than Sunday November 20) until Sunday December 4

4. REGULAR SHIPPING: The shipping window for all other participants will be Monday December 5 through Monday December 19. If you are shipping across the continent, please do not wait until the 19th.

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F. Facebook
As promised, there is a Facebook group for sharing of haul photos and any other comments regarding the BIF. Search Facebook for the group "BA Secret Santa 2011" and send a request to join the group. Alternatively, tell me what email address you have associated with your Facebook account and I will try to find you to add you. The Facebook group will remained closed only to BA Secret Santa participants, so only other participants will be able to see anything you post.

I think that about covers everything, lets get this show on the road!

Ho-Ho-Ho!!!!

89. Ek0nimik - Wisconsin - Apple Ale x16 for 120min x4

Ek0nomik  -[ BA Since: Feb 08, 2009
Wisconsin
 on-line Re: ISO: New Glarus Apple Ale FT: Gots
Sent: Wed Dec 07, 2011 19:06 UTC (6 minutes ago)
--

Yeah that's fair. The Apple Ale will be just over $10 a 4 pack, so that's pretty close. You got yourself a deal!

I probably won't be able to get around to picking them up until this weekend (busy time of year). Will you be able to have the bottles by the weekend (if not, totally cool)?

Should I just send you a PM once I pick them up and we can exchange info?

Justin

> on Wed Dec 07, 2011 19:00 UTC, slvrmon82 wrote:
> yeah I just grabbed some of the newest batch. run $10 each
> so about 1 per 4 pack? any chance you can grab me like 16
> for a 4pk?
>
> Cheers, Matt

86. KevinW - Pennsylvania - Rapture/FBS for DFH

Sent: Mon Dec 05, 2011 15:39 UTC (1 hour ago)
--

Cool, sounds good, I'll pack it up tonight and send it out tomorrow. I'll send you tracking to your hotmail once I get it.

> on Mon Dec 05, 2011 15:24 UTC, slvrmon82 wrote:
> sure no problem, send you some evolution as well!

 2 Weyerbacher Raptures
4 FBS

 for

1 Faithfull 
 1 120 
 1 Bitches Brew
 locals

BIF #11 - Growler Plus BIF - Round 2.5 12/5/11

Growler Plus BIF - Round 2.5

I believe all boxes are out (not recieved, but shipped) on Round 2.
If you're not listed below and want in on Round 2.5 let me know. So far we've got participation from:

I'll leave this open until Sunday night. I'll send out targets on Monday. If you have an opinion on a minimum ounces requirement, feel free to voice it. Otherwise I'll set the ounces at 144.
Target ship date will be 12/5.

-Kirk

Sent 12/5/11

85. sonoma01 x6 - Wisconsin - DFH for New Glarus

EVO Winter Migration
Storm King
Allagash
Ta Henket?
Fort?
120 min?
Faithfull?

for
Apple Ale x 12 - $27
Belgian Red x 2 - $18
Raspberry Tart x 2 - $18
Back 40 x 6 pack - $8
Chocolate Abbey x 4 - $9
> >
> > Total of $80. For Dogfish skip on the old school, not a fan.

77. hippityhophead24 - tennessee - dfh / FFF Darkness

hippityhophead24  -[ BA Since: Jul 26, 2011
Tennessee
not on-line DFH 120 trade
Sent: Mon Oct 03, 2011 22:14 UTC (2 days ago)


-Left Hand Fade to Black 3
Left Hand Milk Stout 3
Left Hand Warrior IPA 3
Sweetwater 420 3
Sweetwater IPA 3
Highland Tasgall Ale 3
Highland Black Mocha Stout 3
Highland Imperial Black Mocha Stout 10
Highland Oatmeal Porter 3
Highland Gaelic Ale 3
Highland Clawhammer 3
Founders KBS 10
Darkness 15
La Folie x2
$65


2 120 min $16
2 120 '08 $30
Fort '08 $25
'09 Immort
Faithfull Ale

First two on my list are the 120 and Fort. I'd really really like at least two 120's because I want to lay one down for a while. Still want to do the KBS or Darkness as well?

Delivered: 11/01/2011 2:44 PM ; Chattanooga, TN; Left at front door.    Signature Service not requested.

Your first box contains:
Sweetwater 420 and IPA
Surly Darkness
Kbs
Highland clawhammer
La Follie x 2
Put a special edition glass in there too.

83. jmarsh123 - Indiana - saison brett/abyss for faithfull

Abyss 2010
and Saison Brett

for 2 bottles of faithfull

"Not really looking to expand or do extras as these bottles are going to a non-BA friend in a different state. I'll do a Saison Brett and an Abyss for two bottles. "

84. fantasyroach - North Carolina - Zombie/Bender

okay, would you do:

1-Coffee Bender
3-Zombie Dust
1-Breakfast Stout
1-Sexual Chocolate

for

1-Faithful Ale
2-Dogfish 120 (2008 - would love to drink one and cellar the other)

82. mjtiernan - New York - '09 BCBS for a bottle of Bitches Brew

So, I'll send you a 22oz bomber of BCBS and a BORIS + extras for a Bitches Brew and some Evolution beers. That sound right?

DAMAGED ON DELIVERY TRUCK IN HENRIETTA, NY.
Damaged in transit - Unable to deliver shipment - Returning to shipper

80. mikesgroove x4 - South Carolina - Veritas/Ode Ta

3 Faithfull and
 Bitches Brew,
Hellhound,
and some swag?
xl shirt

for

Ode Tart
Veritas 009

Surly Five

75. TimmyJ21 - Minnesota - Surly/Russian River for 120 4pk

TIMMYJ21  -[ BA Since: Apr 28, 2010
Minnesota
not on-line Trade
Sent: Fri Oct 21, 2011 22:42 UTC (1 day ago)
--
2 each of Surly Wet,feast, hell?
rr consecration
rr sanctification.
$35


for


120min 4pk

BIF #10 Growlers Plus Bif Round 2

NBO: Growler Plus BIF - Round 2

Round 1 is done and there were some awesome boxes shipped, with growlers from Hill Farmstead, COAST, Town Hall, Cigar City, Ithaca, and many others. We’re getting ready for Round 2 and I’m looking for a few more BA’s, particularly some west of the Mississippi, to get in on the action.

The Rules for Round 2 will be: Two Breweries One Box: 128oz total, 64 oz growler. Pick two breweries and everything in the box is going to be from one of those two breweries.

Target Ship Date: 11/7/11


Round 2 Rules:
Two Breweries One Box:
128oz total, 64 oz growler.
Pick two breweries and everything in the box is going to be from one of those two breweries.
Target Ship Date: 11/7/11

Hauls from Round 1:
 http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/4062462

BIF #9 - Locals Only

NBO - Locals Only

OK folks, this is the chosen group for the Locals Only BIF. It's a sizeable group of participants, but I think I've got the target list set - remember, try to stay with beers from your home state, or a bordering state, that have limited distribution.

I need everyone's shipping info, shirt size and any preferences you may have regarding the swag item(s). Once I get the info, I'll start BM'ing everyone with their target's info.
*The shipping window is the week of Oct 24th, let's try to have the packages arrive before Halloween.
I'll attach the requirements below, please shoot me a BM if you have any questions at all.

Let's really kill this one guys. Cheers!
Carl

Minimum Requirements:
*shotgun style BIF,
*100 oz of beer minimum, at least 5 different beers (not breweries) Growlers are fine, just be sure to ship them fresh and pack well.
*at least half your oz must come from seasonals or limited releases
*must include local brewery swag, t-shirts are acceptable, nice glassware is gladly accepted as well. Let's say a minimum of $15 worth of swag, so a t-shirt or some glassware and other trinkets. That way we're all on a level playing field with the swag.Again, make it something you'd be happy to own and I'm sure the other party will be pleased.

Remember these are just "minimums", feel free to ship whatever amount of beer or swag makes you happy. Let the karma flow forth and it will flow back to you..

79. gkunkle x3 - ninkasi for DFH/East Coast Saisons

Ninkasi

for

DFH
East Coast Saisons

72. tenchi x4 - California - Bruery for Troegs/Victory

I'll have 4 bottles coming out tomorrow. I'll need to send a 2nd package after i pick up the allocations for the last 2 months.. i haven't been to provisions for a little while now..

I sent out fedex 10/21/11 -  2 packages -

178838215000542
178838215000559

11/2/11

boxes got here in good shape.. thanks for the coasters!! just sent box 1 out to you.. still trying to get the 2nd box together.. not sure what to put in it.. here is the tracking info for box 1

UPS: 1Z 1V9 59W 03 9057 6829


there's 4 750s..
including.. a Black Tuesday..

received
Black Tuesday,
100% BA Cuir,
Batch 300 triple,
Oude Tart

 i have an autumn maple for you already, and i'll pick up some 4cb, faster bigger(which is amazing) and burly gourd for you this weekend..the society member barrel party is this weekend so i'll be in the area.. also got a bottle of damnation 23 and firestone 15 for you on the trip.
>
> can you guys get new glarus out there? i need to find a
> way to pick up a bottle of raspberry tart for the holidays
>
> i'll have your next package out on monday/tuesday (need to
> get some of the bottles this weekend)
>

Bif #7 - Telephone BIF -

Hi all,

This is the group for the first Telephone Game BIF. Here are how I envision things working. I'll send out a box the week of September 17th. I'm going to wait until then because I want to grab some things that I have been cellaring in my in-laws basement. I'm going to ship 4 bottles and a glass (pint glasses are ok as long as they are cool) to the first lucky person. They will keep 2 bottles and the glass, and then add two bottles and a glass and then send on a box to the target I give them.

- I used a random number generator to assign targets. I switched two people after the fact so no one is getting a box from someone too close to them.

- Let's say that the minimum dollar amount per bottle is $12. I'm going to put in bottles that ranged from $15 to $30 a piece, just to give you an idea.

- Each bottle should be a bomber or larger.

- When you get the box, pick your two bottles and enter the beers and your username in the notebook that I include. This will be a log of what people have received.

- For fun, let's say that there are no repeats. Say I include a 2010 Darkness (this isn't a beer I'm including, just an example). No one else can use 2010 Darkness as long as this BIF exists. Different years count as different beers though (so a 2011 Darkness would be fine).

Bif #8 - NOOB Round 6

NBO: N00B BIF Round 6 - Signups until October 2nd

The rules for this round:
144 ounce minimum (at least 2 large format bottles)
*300 ounces maximum*
at least one piece of swag
wants if you can, top 100 if you can

Shipping window: October 17-30

If you're new to the trade scene you'll need to find a sponsor. That is, an active BA who is willing to help you throughout the process and will take responsibility for you sending out your box. If you need a sponsor, please post in this thread.

If you're willing to sponsor a N00B please keep up good contact with them. Remember: sponsorship should not be taken lightly. If the person you're sponsoring flakes you'll be sending out a box in their place!

New this round: I'll have section leaders overseeing small groups. As a section leader all you need to do is keep tabs on 10-20 BAs and update me every week or so. This will save me from having to communicate with as many as 100 BAs individually!

Stone Chocolate Cherry Stout
Deschuettes Obsidian Stout x2 want
Consecration want
Supplication want
Temptation want
Red Poppy Ale want
PLINEY THE ELDER want
Speedway Stout want
Oude Tart want
Ommegang Aphrodite
Jolly Pumpkin Luciérnaga, The Firefly want
Bootleggers Glass
The Bruery Snifter

76. bmwherly - California - 2009 Black Tuesday for DFH

bmwehrly  -[ BA Since: Oct 28, 2010
California
not on-line 
2009 Black Tuesday
Sent: Thu Sep 29, 2011 23:40 UTC (15 hours ago)
--

I think so. Would you be able to throw maybe the 2010 Old School? Making the total:

2008 fort
'08 immort
'09 immort
'10 old school
raison dextra
Jin
Swag

Let me know!

I wear XL shirts, if that is needed.
 
Brendan

78. funhog - illionois - poppaskull for 12pk zombie dust

 Apple Ale X2
>  Coffee Bender X2
>  Unplugged Enigma X2
>  Zombie Dust X 12


> For DFH Bitches,Poppaskul '08 WW Stout.

74. sonoma01 x5 - Wisconsin - DFH for New Glarus

I sent 11/3/11 -
Faithfull ale
Punkin x4
Menageried #3 Redux
Hellhound
Johnny Cask Tshirt
Raison Detre
Aprihop
Midas

>

Bif # 6 - The Other - September 26-October 3

Your target: wscaffe
His shirt size: XL
Her shirt size: Large
Beers for Sig Other (If they have a BA account with wants
list, give their user name)

favorite beer(s): She loves any beer that involves chocolate or coffee. 90 minute is one of her favorite beers. She also really enjoys Stone's Cali-Belgique. Sorry if this does not help much. I will try to think of some more styles of beers she enjoys.

Favorite brewery(ies): She doesn't really have one. I would love any beers from Three Floyds, Deschutes, Russian River, Brasserie Cantillon and pretty much anything that I can't get in Florida.

favorite style(s): I think the styles she would enjoy most are RIS, Stouts, DIPA, and IPA.

Hobbies/Interests: As far as hobbies go we go to Total Wine a lot. It is a massive liquor store that carries all sorts of beer. We both would greatly appreciate a gift certificate from a place like that. Also there are local restaurants and brewpubs like Seven Bridges, Brewer's Pizza, Bold City Brewery, Intuition Ale Works, and Green Room Brewery that we really enjoy. We are both into gardening as well. Hope this helps.




Remember the rules:
-100 oz minimum (split between him/her if possible but not required)
-1 shirt for him 1 shirt for her (any other swag considered extra)
-Hobby/Extras - Max $25

Shipping window: September 26-October 3

Keep in mind that "favorite beers" listed may be distributed to your targets area and may be used only as a reference point. Refer to NickD717's spreadsheet to check distribution and try to send beer that is not distributed to your target's area.

 https://spreadsheets.google.com/cc ... l=en#gid=1 

If you have any questions or need suggestions for hobbies/extras feel free to send me a message and I can either help you or contact the target for some additional information.

Good luck to everyone! Keep me posted if you are having any issues!

Cheers!
-Keith

73. AleLovinRuskie - Massachusetts -Pechish Woods/Red Poppy for DFH Black & Red

Peachish Woods
Red Poppy Ale

for

DFH Black & Red Growler

71. nickd717 - california - black & red for batch 300 and acer quercus

batch 300 and acer quercus please

for

growler of black and red

70. callmecoon - california - bruery/black butte for x2 120 min

> would do the BBXXIII and the Acer Quercus for 2 120 min.

BIF # 5 - NBO: Ein Prosit! ~ Oktoberfest! (Sept 8-17th)

NBO: Ein Prosit! ~ Oktoberfest!

I have checked to see if one of these has been done before, and I did not see one so I thought what the heck, I have wanted to start a BIF for a while anyway.

So the rules…

100oz Minimum

4 Oktoberfest/Pumpkin beers
The rest, is up to you.

Shipping dates are September 8th through the 17th. Please have all beer in your targets hands by the 17th, the start of Oktoberfest!

Swag is not required, but if you want to include something, please make it a stein, beer mug or other large beer glass. If you have no local brewery or do not have access to one, I have had great luck getting some at antique shops; you can find some pretty cool ones. Heck we all drink out of used glasses at the bar.

For those who are new to BIFs, I will check references. If you have been on awhile, I still may check. Let’s make this a fun BIF! I will leave this open for a bit would like to get 20 or so involved. Either send me a BM or post in this thread.

Oktoberfest is the best time of year...Raise your glass...

Zicke, zacke, zicke, zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi!

--target

BIF #4 - NOOB Round 5

 A few reminders for this BIF:
100 ounces minimum *as with Flingers... more is encouraged
wants if you can, top 100 (popular or region top 100) if you can
at least one piece of swag (glass, shirt, etc. Not just coasters!)

Shipping window: August 1st-10th please be on time! (early shipping is fine)


LARGE T-SHIRT SIZE