I've printed labels. You all will have mine by end of week, or early next.
12 Beers of Christmas 2017
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Bottled and labeled, getting boxed up tonight.
Wow, I'm jealous...miss not participating in this annual tradition!
BTW, for those of you who commented about being worried the contents giving themselves away, don't worry (as long as you've packed them tightly); they will be fine.
BTW, for those of you who commented about being worried the contents giving themselves away, don't worry (as long as you've packed them tightly); they will be fine.
So... You in for next year!?!?
Pretty impressive effort there. You're hired!
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Another successful receipt. Impressive job on the packing there.
What's with the X on one cap of the weizen?
What's with the X on one cap of the weizen?
Knew I forgot something...
Pete brewed two separate batches. I believe they were the same recipe and fermentation schedule. He just wanted to note it that way. The 'X' was the first brew, I believe.
In case anyone was curious, either in this group or in future years, here's the shipping costs from Clearwater, FL. UPS Ground. Note that the second address there was mine, and two of the shipments were combined into one (to Staten Island).
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Nice, good call to include that for people interested in the future.
Good call. Mine was within a few bucks, at about $122 total, also UPS ground. Good points of reference for folks getting into this in the future so no one's surprised.
Good call. Mine was within a few bucks, at about $122 total, also UPS ground. Good points of reference for folks getting into this in the future so no one's surprised.
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I'm 100% in for this next year. This sounds like a blast.
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Maybe whoever runs this next year should update the first post (if they copy and paste from the previous year, like I did). I had an estimate of $120 in there, and we exceeded that this year being one box short, so if you got a full crew, depending on the spread, it might actually be closer to $130-140.
We'll see! [emoji6]
$128 sounds about right...I think it may have been a little lower for me most of the years I did the trade but I don't think we ever achieved a full cadre of brewers previously....
Just wanted to chime in and say I've been following this thread and enjoying the idea/process! Awesome community we have here.
Yea I believe my costs are around the 120-130 range. Interestingly enough, it costs more for me to send a package to Fort Bragg than Pennsylvania or Florida.
Thank you! I believe I've got a well rounded brew as well, little ginger, little honey, and the hops. Came in around 8.5%, nice color and body, I look forward to the foam...
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My shipping cost was $140. I just used whatever boxes I had laying around from other trades. I could probably drop my cost a little if I used the same size box for the everyone.
Next time I will definitely have caps and labels printed!!!
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I wish I had opened this thread! By the title, I just thought it was about a list of people's favorite 12 beers to drink during the holidays! I am definitely getting in on this next year...such a cool idea.
I too am interested in next year's version... please post a link to the thread here so that I won't miss it.
Wow by the looks of it we may need to make two rounds of this for next year. Lots of interest. I enjoyed brewing something I never would have otherwise and drinking beers I probably wouldn't have brewed either. Looking forward to having you all try it. Definitely want to do it again. maybe next year get two batches in for adjustment and comparision.
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My boxes went out today...santa on his way in the big brown sled.
Easycreeper
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An east/west split would help save on shipping for those involved...
That's a pretty good idea. Although my shipment to CA, from CA, was one of the most expensive ones... For some reason Pennsylvania seems to be the cheapest.
Easycreeper
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Another good idea. This would also promote fellowship between brewers who would otherwise never meet.
It would be fun to do a meetup/partial meetup and tasting there on the spot with as many who could make it.
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Easycreeper
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@passedpawn everything make it OK? UPS is claiming delivered.
BigCrazyAl
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I like where this is all going. I haven't done a big beer yet but this thread sounds like a lot of fun.
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HopHeavy's box arrived fully intact. 2/2 so far
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Has everyone received their package from me? They should have all been delivered. If not let me know and I can go into my FedEx account and check.
Yessir. Except the labels are falling off. I'm sure I've used 2% milk and it worked great. Maybe skim doesn't cut it?
I won't crack one open until Christmas week. I'm gonna be mighty jolly with all these large caliber beers
FYI, this is where we're at. I kept this updated per messages on this thread. Quite possible it's not accurate.
I'll take a sub as well if still needed.
