Every time I join a Reddit exchange and fill out my profile, I mention that I work in the craft beer industry. It's a pretty big part of my life, but I know that not everyone has an interest in it. This time I had a perfect beer connection!

My Santa messaged me a bunch throughout the process, and honestly just getting those messages would have been enough for me. They informed me that they were going to educate me on the Nebraska beer scene, and I got a message every once in awhile when they were out at a brewery. It was awesome! I love hearing about beer stories.

Then - a message with a tracking number! YIPPEE! But then, tragedy occurred - a package mishap which required FedEx to send the box back to my Santa. So a week after the first shipment I came home and saw a huge box on my porch, marked fragile, addressed to me!

I opened the box and was immediately greeted with brewery stickers, which are going on my beer fridge in the garage! Santa asked me if I was interested in stickers so they went around collecting some for me, which is so awesome. I was told that some stickers didn't make it through the first box tragedy, but my Santa was nice enough to go back out and get me more. So nice!

Next I found a letter, which is the first time I've received one for an exchange! The letter explained bits about the breweries, cities, and other info on Nebraska. It was super awesome. Bonus: I was offered a pastry from Santa's shop if I ever make it to their town!

Then began my treasure hunt through the box. It was filled to the brim with packing peanuts, so I reached in and found several things wrapped in bubble wrap. BEER! Over and over I pulled out bottles and cans - 14 in total, which is extremely amazing. All sorts of styles, all sorts of breweries, all local. I can't believe it! I think I'm going to have a Nebraska tasting party, because these all sound AWESOME.

Thank you so so so so much, Santa! I seriously can't believe how much effort and time you put into my gift, especially after the first box didn't quite make it. You're the best.