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[Prime] Beer Exchange - FAQ updated - Beer list now up, sign up your beers!
Hey all!
This is a thread for all you beer junkies.
It was brought up in the Schlitzkrieg thread. that someone should organize a beer exchange.
UPDATE - Sign up your beers Here!
This will act as a running list of brews that will make an appearance but also act as an informal attendance list.
What's a beer exchange?
Got more questions? Read the FAQ!
This is a thread for all you beer junkies.
It was brought up in the Schlitzkrieg thread. that someone should organize a beer exchange.
UPDATE - Sign up your beers Here!
This will act as a running list of brews that will make an appearance but also act as an informal attendance list.
What's a beer exchange?
Well since there are a lot of people coming from out of city/state/country/universe, PAX represents a lot of different regions all coming together in one place. With different regions comes different regional beers!
The beer exchange is an event where everyone meets up and swaps/tries out beers from other places.
The beer exchange is an event where everyone meets up and swaps/tries out beers from other places.
Got more questions? Read the FAQ!
Sounds like fun! What do I need to bring?
Everyone who attends is required to bring a 6 pack (or bottle but six pack is preferred) to swap.
You can of course bring more if you'd like but try and mix it up and bring a variety.
How does it work?
However many beers you bring is however many you take. (i.e. you bring 6 of a local beer from your region, and take 6 different ones back from other regions)
Where will this meetup take place?
It will take place at a @GeronimoJackson 's condo down on 3rd and Pike. About a 15 minute walk from the convention center.
The address will be sent out via PM to those who would like to come.
Will there be a limit to how many people can go to this?
Yes! The space we're meeting at can accommodate 25-30 people.
I want to secure my spot! Is that possible?
Yes but at this time it doesn't look like we will reach capacity.
If it looks like we will, we'll put up a sign-up sheet.
Would it be alright to bring a "everybody drinks this everywhere" beer?
No.
This is meant to be regional only so no national beers (Budweiser, Coors, Heineken, Corona etc.)
Try and pick a local craft (or homebrewed) beer unique to your area.
Are home brews allowed?
Sure! As long as it was brewed local to your region.
I am coming from out of country. Will I be ok importing beers into the US?
The realistic answer is it depends.
It depends on what country you're coming from and how generous the customs officers are feeling.
Read this article from the US customs website for more information.
How will I know if someone else is bringing the same thing?
Good thing you asked!
Here's a handy dandy Beer List
You can sign up with what beer you're bringing and also gander upon what tasty brews other are bringing.
Everyone who attends is required to bring a 6 pack (or bottle but six pack is preferred) to swap.
You can of course bring more if you'd like but try and mix it up and bring a variety.
How does it work?
However many beers you bring is however many you take. (i.e. you bring 6 of a local beer from your region, and take 6 different ones back from other regions)
Where will this meetup take place?
It will take place at a @GeronimoJackson 's condo down on 3rd and Pike. About a 15 minute walk from the convention center.
The address will be sent out via PM to those who would like to come.
Will there be a limit to how many people can go to this?
Yes! The space we're meeting at can accommodate 25-30 people.
I want to secure my spot! Is that possible?
Yes but at this time it doesn't look like we will reach capacity.
If it looks like we will, we'll put up a sign-up sheet.
Would it be alright to bring a "everybody drinks this everywhere" beer?
No.
This is meant to be regional only so no national beers (Budweiser, Coors, Heineken, Corona etc.)
Try and pick a local craft (or homebrewed) beer unique to your area.
Are home brews allowed?
Sure! As long as it was brewed local to your region.
I am coming from out of country. Will I be ok importing beers into the US?
The realistic answer is it depends.
It depends on what country you're coming from and how generous the customs officers are feeling.
Read this article from the US customs website for more information.
How will I know if someone else is bringing the same thing?
Good thing you asked!
Here's a handy dandy Beer List
You can sign up with what beer you're bringing and also gander upon what tasty brews other are bringing.
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Homebrew!
Homebrew?
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I feel sorry for everyone that is not from Wisconsin since you do not get to experience the fine products from New Glarus Brewing company . I have already bought a few carrying bags to pack some beer up in my luggage in anticipation of this event, so count me in.
Hmm yeah location is really the first thing we need to figure out.
Not sure there are any publicly available place where
1) This sort of thing would be allowed
2) Could be semi-closed off from the general public.
Any Seattle locals know?
Yeah, to be more direct and less cute, is homebrew welcome at this gathering? My read of the WA homebrewing laws seems to indicate this is fine, legally. http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/government-affairs/statutes/washington
In a serious pinch if nobody comes forward between now and August, I've got a location you can use in Ballard. From the con, it would be a 15-20 min bus ride + 3 block walk.
Oh yeah, and Washington loves its homebrew.
Sure, I don't see why not. You never know if someone is able to provide.
Sure! Anything regional really...
Ok thanks Lex, hopefully someone else will come through and offer up their room.
If not maybe I can convince my roomies that this is a good idea (we'd get the leftovers!)
Well the idea isn't necessarily to crack it open right away but whatever goes I guess.
I'm intending this to be a super casual event so nothing's set in stone.
If people want to hang around and chat, that'd be fine.
If people want to trade and GTFO that's totally cool too.
Their Cream Stout is outrageously good.
In a nut shell, if it's a private event and no one will be charged anything, then no license is required. If it's private and there will be a charge to cover a rental space and/or food, than a $10 banquet license is needed.
It's a great idea and I'm in for it.
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I was thinking WAY more casual than this.
Nobody's going to get paid so it's really just a 'friend' get-together. I don't now about Seattle but in Vancouver you're fine without any sort of license.
If you must bring a Shiner, bring Wild Hare pale. That hoppiness is lost on most people around here.
Or the Ruby Redbird.
There's a beer importer in Vancouver that sells some of their brews but not all.
One off of their site that particularly intrigues me is their SuperFuzz Blood Orange Ale or their Avatar Jasmine IPA
Edit: I just realized their brewery is extremely local so I might actually just pay them a visit. Or maybe on the beer tour?
You can get their beers at most local stores. All the bottle shops will carry their beers too. The Cap Hill (flagship location) is right by the PPD and TWDT route, about a dozen block walk from the Con.
Hotel Booked: check!
Sitter for the kids: check!
Excitement level rising: check, check and triple check!
Internationally is completely another story, though.
Here's an article from HomeBrewTalk that covers this subject pretty well: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f14/transporting-beer-airplane-89799/
Cans are the shiz. I'm sure I'll have someone cornered uncomfortably while I extol the virtues of canned beer during this event.
The only concern with moving beer cross-country is that cans are more susceptible to crushing in transit. Glass, while breakable, is actually quite sturdy for the purpose of containing beer, as long as it's not rubbing up against other glass.
Canning equipment is really expensive, which is why most really small breweries bottle instead. If you're getting beer in cans, it's either a) a pretty successful (ie: big) brewery, or b) the owners are independently wealthy.
That's what I should bring... Southern Star's Buried Hatchet Stout. It comes in cans, and it's deceptively strong, incredibly smooth, and just yummy. In Houston, it has garnered the nickname "Black Crack" for it's eminent quaff-ability and strength. I think of that because they are a relatively small brewery, but they were canning their beers long before canning got popular. In fact, I don't think they bottle anything except their holiday seasonal.
Not to be redundant, but see the post above. I guarantee you that many small brewers would can if they could - it's matter of finances, not popularity.
Oh, I'm not trying to be contrary. :-) Just thanking you for reminding me of the beer I should bring.
I think that might depend on your region. Some of the smaller craft breweries here are canning and they are certainly not rich. It's possible they may have gotten used canning equipment or banks here are more willing to bet on beer for loans than they are in other regions.
What part of the US are you in? Sometimes 'small' is relative too...
We've got a couple of breweries up here that could probably can but don't, so im sure that's a fashion thang as you've mentioned.
The majority of Washington's microbreweries are tinier than anything found in most other states. It's more of a Nanobrew scene than a Microbrew one.
I'd estimate that a full 40-50 percent of our breweries don't even bottle either - you can only get kegs or growler fills on site.
As an aside, That's what makes the SchlitzKrieg so awesome. We go to breweries that are so small and local that even the locals haven't heard of them unless they live down the street!
Assuming we can do a PM thread so I dont have to post the room on the public forums :P