12 Beers of Christmas - 2023 Edition

[Rish]

Got the Julebukk in good condition. I think it was delivered Saturday or yesterday but the da UPS driver put nowhere near either of my exterior doors so I didn't see it 'til today. Rained on but okay.

 

[4_Sons_Brewing]

A proposal for the tasting zoom…

Maybe give folks some time to sample the beers outside of the call, have a call where folks reserve 2 or 3 beers to try live…

 

[passedpawn]

Should be bottling this upcoming weekend, and shipping right after. This gruit I made won't win any prizes I'm sure - it's spiced with all sorts of odd stuff as I wanted to stick with the gruit idea. But I've had a few sips, I'm sure you guys will get it down.

 

[4_Sons_Brewing]

Received these today! Thanks @kwilson16

 

[tdf]

The Spiced Bourbon Stout is in Fedex's hands. They currently show as being delivered sometime between Thursday and next Monday. Oddly, the package that has to go less than 100 miles is showing Monday and the one that is traveling 2600 miles shows as Thursday. We will see!

 

[Beekeeper]

Should be bottling this upcoming weekend, and shipping right after. This gruit I made won't win any prizes I'm sure - it's spiced with all sorts of odd stuff as I wanted to stick with the gruit idea. But I've had a few sips, I'm sure you guys will get it down.

Needs more flying chickens.

neverland studios 2-pack-santas-sleigh-crash-landing

 

[tdf]

Another successful arrival. Thanks @mjdonnelly68 !

 

[JAReeves]

Weizenbock and Cherry Dubbel arrived safe and sound!

 

[tdf]

The Spiced Bourbon Stout is in Fedex's hands. They currently show as being delivered sometime between Thursday and next Monday. Oddly, the package that has to go less than 100 miles is showing Monday and the one that is traveling 2600 miles shows as Thursday. We will see!

@JAReeves should receive the package today, and the other 9 say they should be delivered tomorrow.

 

[Rish]

Gingerbread Ale dropped at UPS right after lunch today. Delivery ETAs from 2 to 5 days depending on where you are. It was weird for me turning those bottles every which way while wrapping, packing and shipping since I bottle condition and try to never have a bottle other than upright unless pouring!

 

[passedpawn]

You 12BOC guys are just the best. My beer isn't that good, but the crazy nice labels and the CARD I've received. Wow. All the times I've done this trade, and I never thought about a card.

I really hope you all the best. Great group!!

 

[JAReeves]

@JAReeves should receive the package today, and the other 9 say they should be delivered tomorrow.

Received yesterday, Excellent!

 

[Beekeeper]

Start on December 14th with each brewer drinking beer 1. Talk about it on here and do one per day so that the final beer is drunk on Christmas Day. Just an idea...!

This suggestion from 2011, the first 12BOC. Zoom launched in 2013, so "talk" implied Text chat.
@tdf Just received your shipment of Spiced Bourbon Stout +1 via FedEx. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!

 

[shetc]

@tdf Your beer is here!. 16 oz cans, impressive. Plus a bonus Ballast Point. Nice!

 

[tdf]

I'm glad they are arriving safely! That California Kolsh is one of my favorites, and only available in CA so hopefully it's a new one for some of you!

 

[Beekeeper]

Another successful arrival. Thanks @mjdonnelly68 !

@mjdonnelly68 Your shipment has arrived intact. Nice safety precaution, individually plastic sealing the bottles. Thanks!

 

[mjdonnelly68]

@mjdonnelly68 Your shipment has arrived intact. Nice safety precaution, individually plastic sealing the bottles. Thanks!

Can't take credit - stole the idea from @JAReeves. I stand on the shoulders of giants.

 

[mjdonnelly68]

Also received your beers @tdf. Love the cans and the labeling. Also appreciate the bonus beer. Can wait to taste the cans et al (Kolsch is my spirit animal).


Unfortunately the package arrived one man down. I almost canned my beers too, assuming that cans would be better for shipping. I must have a FedEx curse. They managed to destroy a flat screen TV I shipped from AZ to NY this summer even though it was in a flat panel specific, double walled box and wrapped in a down comforter. Curse a f*ck on it.

 

[tdf]

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Also received your beers @tdf. Love the cans and the labeling. Also appreciate the bonus beer. Can wait to taste the cans et al (Kolsch is my spirit animal).

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Unfortunately the package arrived one man down. I almost canned my beers too, assuming that cans would be better for shipping. I must have a FedEx curse. They managed to destroy a flat screen TV I shipped from AZ to NY this summer even though it was in a flat panel specific, double walled box and wrapped in a down comforter. Curse a f*ck on it.

Oh no! I'm glad most of them made it. I'll have to amend my packaging for next time, I was hoping the cans would be a bit more resilient. That's a great picture of the can, thanks for sharing!

 

[mjdonnelly68]

Oh no! I'm glad most of them made it. I'll have to amend my packaging for next time, I was hoping the cans would be a bit more resilient.

No worries - 32oz of Stout with a Kolsch kicker is still a solid win.

If you use a Cannular, I have one too (first generation) and I find that they are super finicky. When I can a batch I can always count on at least one seal going south on me. Definitely hit and miss.

 

[mjdonnelly68]

This suggestion from 2011, the first 12BOC. Zoom launched in 2013, so "talk" implied Text chat.
@tdf Just received your shipment of Spiced Bourbon Stout +1 via FedEx. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
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I like the 'Beer and a Post-A-Day' ending on Christmas Day. Would suggested we drink them in a specified order so we're all trying and posting on the same beers on the same day.

 

[tdf]

No worries - 32oz of Stout with a Kolsch kicker is still a solid win.

If you use a Cannular, I have one too (first generation) and I find that they are super finicky. When I can a batch I can always count on at least one seal going south on me. Definitely hit and miss.

Yep, I use a Cannular too. Overall I'm quite happy with it (and I got a great deal refurbished from morebeer.com). I had 2 seals that were clearly not great from the 40 cans packaged. I tried to check each as I applied the label but clearly I need to be a bit more thorough.

 

[tdf]

I like the 'Beer and a Post-A-Day' ending on Christmas Day. Would suggested we drink them in a specified order so we're all trying and posting on the same beers on the same day.

Agreed, that's a great plan.

 

[shetc]

@Rish Your beers are here! Also with a bonus beer! I'll remember to add one for next time

 

[Beekeeper]

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@Rish From @shetc 's post, it looks like the wife did a splendid job on the label project!

 

[4_Sons_Brewing]

A good couple days in Texas! Received @shetc, @mjdonnelly68 and @tdf beers in the last 24 hours! Mine will be canned, packaged and shipped this weekend.

 

[Beekeeper]

I like the 'Beer and a Post-A-Day' ending on Christmas Day. Would suggested we drink them in a specified order so we're all trying and posting on the same beers on the same day.

I also have a 25 Beers of Chrismas / Beer Advent calendar that begins today, starting with a 16%ABV Imperial Stout (with Coffee, Coconut, Vanilla, Hazelnuts and Milk Sugar)
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For that reason, opening 10 more bottles on a single day is out of my league.

 

[Rish]

@tdf , got yours today in good shape. Thanks for the bonus! I love a good Kölsch.

 

[Rish]

@Rish From @shetc 's post, it looks like the wife did a splendid job on the label project!

Thanks! I think she did well, too. I'll let her know what you said. It'll really tickle her!

 

[mjdonnelly68]

I also have a 25 Beers of Chrismas / Beer Advent calendar that begins today, starting with a 16%ABV Imperial Stout (with Coffee, Coconut, Vanilla, Hazelnuts and Milk Sugar)
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For that reason, opening 10 more bottles on a single day is out of my league.
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That looks tasty. One of these years I'm going to work in a 'slip and fall' at a Starbucks so I can get myself one of those beer advent calendars.

 

[Beekeeper]

@Rish These arrived today, intact. Thanks much!.

 

[Rish]

@mjdonnelly68 , everything arrived in good shape. I really appreciate the card and the bonus brew! Merry Christmas!

 

[4_Sons_Brewing]

Received @Rish beers today. Thanks!

 

[mjdonnelly68]

@mjdonnelly68 , everything arrived in good shape. I really appreciate the card and the bonus brew! Merry Christmas!

So glad. Merry Christmas!

 

[mjdonnelly68]

Yep, I use a Cannular too. Overall I'm quite happy with it (and I got a great deal refurbished from morebeer.com). I had 2 seals that were clearly not great from the 40 cans packaged. I tried to check each as I applied the label but clearly I need to be a bit more thorough.

FWIW - I keep a five gallon bucket of water when I can and throw each can in to test. If they fully float, I know they're good. If they don't float - I know they're witches.

 

[GoodTimeCharlie]

I’m late to the thread. I have received the stout, the weizen, the funnel, the rye bock, and the dunkel so far. All in good shape.

My are ready to ship with final packaging occurring today to drop off tomorrow

Originally I intended to dip the tops in wax but the heat caused the cap to blow. Well, I know they are fully carbed.

It smelled delicious but I haven’t tried one yet. I hope I can match y’all’s quality.

I’ll be trying out he set once complete.

 

[shetc]

@mjdonnelly68 Your beer is here! Thank you very much for the Christmas card (our first), and the bonus bottle. I'll need to up my game

 

[Rish]

Checked shipping ETA status today. If correct, everyone should have beers from me before this Friday.

 

[passedpawn]

I have received from several of you. So far, stellar job folks. I'm especially jealous of whoever is sending out cans. Very cool, but I don't trade much and keg and just can't justify another machine around these parts.

 

[4_Sons_Brewing]

Mine are packaged. Will box and ship tomorrow. I might be the last to ship - so apologies there…