Dixie Cup Shipping Information
We suggest UPS regular rate for the best price, or second day air if you are pushing the deadline. If asked about the contents, you might say, “Bottles, but they are well padded and double-boxed.” Shipping via USPS is illegal, but if you decide to use them anyway, be aware that they do have a higher rate of broken bottles than UPS or the other parcel carriers. Regardless of the carrier, label the box Kitchen Supplies. Ship your entries to:
Dixie Cup
c/o DeFalco’s
8715 Stella Link Rd
Houston, TX 77025
713-668-9440
You may also drop your entries off in person at DeFalco’s or Brew It Yourself (25770 Interstate 45, in Spring; phone 281-367-2739).
Entries will be accepted beginning September 8. Enter as early as possible. Avoiding the last minute crunch will allow time for your beers to settle and make planning easier for the organizers. As a general rule, beers that arrive early tend to do better in competitions than last minute arrivals. Every little edge can help.
Packing Entries
We suggest that you wrap each bottle in a section of bubble wrap or newspaper. Place one entry (three bottles) in a cardboard malt case or similar sized box, separate the bottles and fill the extra spaces with wadded newspaper or packing Styrofoam. Line a cardboard box with a plastic trash bag and place smaller boxes and plenty of packing material inside the bag. Make sure to fill the box completely! Tie the bag and seal the box securely. Mark the box FRAGILE and THIS END UP. These markings mean absolutely nothing to the shippers, but should give you some peace of mind anyway.