Hi Al,

I do it all the time. First off you must realize it is against the law for individuals like homebrewers to ship it. DO NOT USE THE US POST OFFICE PERIOD!!!!

But don't worry.I always use UPS and when asked about contents respond "yeast samples packed well." Since I get belong to a Beer of the Month Club I reuse those boxes they are perfect. If you don't have these just heavy hardboard boxes and wrap the bottles well in bubble wrap. Remeber those delivery guys don't like to carry to heavy of packages for 12 bottles or less are the way to go. I think some guys just drop the boxes on purpose to test the boxes.

Cost will vary upon distance and amount of bottles. General rule $15 - $20 to ship a 12 pack box. Figure 4-5 days. Now this time of the year our high heat comes into play.

Best of luck to you, what contest you thinking about?

CB Don