DogFish Head 120 minute IPA

[Dread]

Spoke with a distributor today. 120 will be in shops either next week or the week after depending on location and delivery schedules.

 

[smokingIsh]

Pretty maids all in a row....

 

[AlohaStyle]

Still not in Washington

And Damn Ish...

 

[Fourtotheflush]

Any suggestions on packing u p beer to ship via PO?

 

[AlohaStyle]

Any suggestions on packing u p beer to ship via PO?

Use Medium Flat rate box if it's a couple/few beers or Large Flate rate if needed, bubble wrap the bottles fairly well, use eggshells or some other form of packing material inside so the bottles don't move around. Tell the post office worker "no" when they ask if there's liquid in the box. Simple as that.

 

[kockroach]

I would recommend UPS rather than USPS to ship beer....and I HATE UPS.

 

[cvm4]

I found that the USPS "shoes boxes" will fit two 750ml bottles almost perfectly.

 

[jmatkins]

I have a store that has them in, however you can only buy 1 bottle. This sucks!


But I do have 1.

 

[cvm4]

I have a store that has them in, however you can only buy 1 bottle. This sucks!


But I do have 1.

Send the wife in... Now you have 2 :yes:

 

[jmatkins]

Send the wife in... Now you have 2 :yes:

I am trying.....she is not to trilled about doing it.

 

[Fourtotheflush]

I would recommend UPS rather than USPS to ship beer....and I HATE UPS.

I worked at UPS for 10 years.

No way would I put a bottle through their system.

 

[weskimad]

I worked at UPS for 10 years.

No way would I put a bottle through their system.

I can't imagine USPS or FedEx putting each package on a silk pillow as they are sorted and loaded. I guess I figure they all treat their cargo the same. The way to get items shipped safely is to pack each box to survive about a six foot drop without breaking or ripping open the package.

As far at comparing UPS/FedEx to USPS, no contest, the USPS tracking is useless.

 

[Dread]

120 showed up at one of my local beverage centers today and is almost sold out already, hopefully they have a bottle left tomorrow. I feel like Im chasing the Monster Series of beers.

 

[joepais]

anyone who is shipping this stuff. I’ve shipped a ton a brews over the years (even Growlers)
A few hints
1) don’t ever use the USPS its illegal to ship brews across state lines

2) its best to use bottle shippers
http://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/category/Wine-Shipping-Kits?mid=169

3) here is a good tutorial on packing along with other hints
http://alewatcher.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-trader-tips.html#Packaging

4) I always after I finish packing, drop my box from chest height. If you are not comfortable doing that, then use more packing material

Oh ya I recently drank a 120 in a 750 ml. It was at least 5 yrs old and it was unbelievable

 

[PLUSH]

Still no luck finding this in the Dallas area.

 

[mthhurley]

anyone who is shipping this stuff. I’ve shipped a ton a brews over the years (even Growlers)
A few hints
1) don’t ever use the USPS its illegal to ship brews across state lines

All of your points a great, I prefer using wine shippers when possible.

One question I guess. Isn't it illegal to ship across state line regardless of what shipper you use? Whether it be UPS or USPS? The shipee is suppose to have a valid liquor license and also licensed to ship to the state in question.

Thanks

 

[joepais]

All of your points a great, I prefer using wine shippers when possible.

One question I guess. Isn't it illegal to ship across state line regardless of what shipper you use? Whether it be UPS or USPS? The shipee is suppose to have a valid liquor license and also licensed to ship to the state in question.

Thanks

You are right. From what I have seen on the other beer trading forums. Fed/Ex and UPS just slap your hands and the USPS tends to turn you in

 

[cvm4]

I try to find retailers that skirt the rules. I don't live in a state where you can legally ship any alcohol into.