Drinking while crafting your Swag?

[SwagBrewery]

Anyone else like to crack one while working on their stuff? Our go-to beers are Three Floyds Gumballhead and Lift Bridge Farm Girl Saison. Both low enough ABV that one or two doesn't get in the way of a quality product ;-D What are you drinking while you work?

[Former_Member]

What other way is there to work! I usually use watered down coffee to simulate beer when photographing glasses for my shop. But when listing (or blogging or crafting or anything else that requires creative thinking), I have a beer. Usually Belgian. Mostly lambics or quads, but I'm loving the new Rodenbach Charactere Rouge.

[Former_Member]

I should also mention the danger in listing with beer in hand.

I once listed a white vase with the title "shite vase." Didn't even see the typo until much, much later when I noticed a lot of click thrus from regretsy. Oops. At least it was funny.

[Former_Member]

While we don't operate power tools and booze at the same time. We do like to cool down after a long day with a good IPA or craft brew.

[CamperGirlCrafts]

Sometimes when I need extra colorful cans, then yes I do. When I need a mirror with all Stag cans....NOOOO.

[Former_Member]

Considering I use the beer in my soaps, I have to make sure it's safe - plus, my homebrew kegerator is right next to my work station. ^.~

[MKuzPhotography]

I sure as hell don't dump these down the drain after I'm done photographing them!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/50385209/beer-photo-etsy-dude-man-cave-8-x-10

[Former_Member]

Haha - sometimes we can get away with empties as "props" in pics for size perspective. Kinda like this:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/102267282/upcycled-beer-bottle-glass-made-from

[Former_Member]

I always have a brew in glass when crafting my tees. Love a good IPA or Imperial Red, but I've really been into kolsch-styles this summer.

[Former_Member]

trying out the oktoberfests and pumpkins now. just had Harpoon pumpkin ufo. tastes like pie!

[Former_Member]

@ Joe - Have you ever had a Shipyard Pumpkinhead from Shipyard Brewing in Portland, ME - We were lucky enough to live directly across from the brewery a few years ago and fell in love with this seasonal.
Now living in TX, we've had to track it down via Central Market!

Reading through some of the posts here, I keep thinking that our ultimate goal is to create a small business that is self-sufficient enough to allow both me and my wife to stay home and craft. And have the freedom to drink a beer when the urge hits!

[Former_Member]

We love our Arrogant Bastard by Stone around here, too. Sadly, these bottles are tough as hell to cut. Cheers!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/102268257/upcycled-stone-brewing-co-arrogant

[MKuzPhotography]

Drink and talk on the phone, and look good doing it!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/112716197/iphone-4-case-etsy-dude-beer-bubbles-in

[Former_Member]

Most of the time I wait till I am done working to have a brew or two. But I always have a good selection of my homebrew on hand. On tap now is a red rye. I also have kegs of brown ale, cascadian ale, and a cream ale waiting thier turn. I also have a pumpkin ale in my fermenter right now that should be ready in 3 weeks.