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2013 Munich Oktoberfest Mugs and Steins

The Official Oktoberfest mugs and steins are on the way, yeah! This year we decided to try the .5 liter mug also. The .5 liter size is identical to the 1 liter version, it is just a little more practical for a drinking mug. Although I know many of you use the one liter version just for that. Also, we will be getting for the first time the matching 2013 Oktoberfest mini mug. I am most stoked about that since I collect minis. I do not have photos for either the .5 liter or mini yet, but I promise as soon as I do I will get them on our website. As for the mug and stein, they are both available for PRE-ORDER from our website at this time.  

Cheers,

Samantha

Say it ain't so

Wubby and I have had this miniature bottle on our desk for as long as we can remember. (I collect minis) It slowly has been evaporating, as they all do over time. But the name of this peeked my interest, Jacquin's Forbidden Fruit Liqueur. So, I opened it and took a small tasting.  To say this was delicious was doing this liqueur a disservice, it's just so damn yummy! This had to go on the "grocery list" for the liquor store. Imagine my disappointment when I found out Jacquin's is no longer made. Heartbreaking doesn't cover it. I have decided to savor it, to give it a long slow death. And maybe by the time I finish it, someone out there will start making this truly fabulous liqueur goodness again.

New Year, New Beer

Ah, the joys of being in this business sometimes, which means FREE BEER. We were gifted some samples of some new brews. And if we keep any of our New Years Resolution, it will be to enjoy as much beer as possible. Actually, I just fibbed, that is more of our motto than a resolution. Today's offering is Wolvers Alta Gracia Coffee Porter. I am anxious to try this Vermont craft brew. Here's hoping tomorrow always offers you a beer!

Cheers,
Samantha

Tis the season

Things are going very well here at Sam's and we have a lot of great customers to thank for that, thank you! This holiday season found us with a new website and a new shipping ideology, which has helped us keep up better than ever. But as with a lot of new things there have been a few hiccups. Luckily small hiccups. :) We have switched shipping to FedEx, I hated to leave UPS at this time, but we had a couple issues with some customer packages and they made it seem like they didn't want to work with a small business. By adding FedEx, we also we able to add a cheaper shipping option, FedEx SmartPost (it goes by USPS Parcel Post on our website). It is a hybrid of FedEx and the Post Office, with your mail carrier making the delivery. This way, we have tracking information from one the package is picked up until it is delivered. Which is something we did not have with the Post Office. The only hiccup with the service thus far is it seems a little slow for some areas. Ironically, it took 4 days for a package to get from PA to AZ and 4 days for a package to get from Lancaster, PA, to West Chester, PA. So please keep this in mind when placing your order. If it is a time sensitive delivery, you may want to pay a little extra for a little faster service.

Happy Holidays,

Samantha

2012 Budweiser Holiday Mug

The 2012 Budweiser Holiday Mug has finally arrived. We have them in stock and ready to ship or pick up at our retail store. Now you can get one of your Christmas gifts out of the way.

Have a great day,
Samantha

Frankenstorm cometh

Like the rest of the country, we really do not know what to expect from the coming storm. If things get really bad, I assume, we probably won't be able to make it into the shop. If things are only slightly bad, well, I have a JEEP; I will make it into the shop. :) That being said, I do want to remind everyone, just as the weather affects us it also affects the delivery schedule of your packages.  Obviously, if they are cancelling flights, that means FedEx won't be flying either. Also, power outages affect ground deliveries. So, let's not panic if something is a couple days late, ok?  The most important thing is we are all safe and those we love are safe also!

Safe journey,

Samantha