Returning home with beer when traveling?

I only did it once.  Like a previous poster I stuck them in socks in my dirty laundry.  I was flying from the midwest back east.

TSA did search my bag.  No problems though.  All the brew was still there and intact.

If I did it again, I would probably pack it better.  Not sure I can afford to fly ever again though!

I just made a trip from Buffalo NY to San Jose CA - 26 bottles, individually wrapped in a piece of clothing with 3 to 5 per zippy bag. Not one broken or leaked. I did line the edges of the bag with corrugated board to protect from outside influences. Be prepared and all is well. I have 4 bottles of spirits from St Georges Distillery and one from Rogue to get home so back to packing for the return trip.