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These were my last two Christmas labels. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-Hy708et7QIOUl4SEY3ZmlhSUk/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-Hy708et7QIT2VOeXVleWFqcG8/edit?usp=sharing

O'fallon Pumpkin Ale is by far and away the best pumpkin ale out there. Schlafly's is a good attempt but it does quite get there. Blue Moon's is also decent. O'fallon just makes it hard to compare too. It is not overspiced, which is common with so many pumpkin ales out there today.

These turned our great for Christmas presents this year. A favorite for the family.

This turned out really well for me, however, I was hoping for a little more full bodied result but not too bad. Maybe I steeped the grain a few degrees too warm. I was told by the Brewmaster at Half Acre that a even a couple degrees can make a huge difference.

Never used champagne bottles so I am no help. I use 22 oz. bombers generally and leave ~2 in. of head room.

I would agree that the LHBS wax is better and far more efficient for the purpose of functional waxing. I was toying with the idea of not doing this at all but thought I would "play" with it. Worked out well and looks great. Maybe the next time I will do this the right way but this suited my...

I did this today and melted 3 blood red candles down using the soup can/boiling water method. It worked great but it doesn't give the trailing wax down the bottle look I was going for. Still, I definitely think it is more about the look than the functionality. These are gifts for Christmas...

Bottled this today. Finished up at 8% and tastes awesome. Looks like my friends will enjoy a nice Christmas beer this year.

Just curious, what/how much did you use a priming sugar? This has always been the guessing game for me since there is so much debate out there on this topic. I have used regular cane sugar and had good luck but the amount to use is always different for every brew I do. Just seeing what...

Mine went three weeks in the primary and I racked it into the secondary. I will most likely keep it in there for a couple weeks to clear and then bottle. SG was at 1.024. Smells great and tasted really good as well. It is really hot right now but I am sure a little aging in the bottle will...

I brewed this on Sat. I substituted the Syrian Aurora with more Northern Brewer (per the LHBS suggestion) as I couldn't get the other. I guess I'll see how it turns out. At 12 hrs in, it started bubbling decently and is still going strong. Didn't reach the OG listed (mine topped at at 1.080)...

Thanks for the update. So you decided to go longer on the primary. I typically go two+ weeks and then secondary but others have their thing too. I can't wait to get this going on Sat. Please keep us updated as mine will be coming in on your tailwind.

I am planning on brewing this up this weekend. It sounds great! This is going to be my Holiday brew to to hand out. Any new updates anyone would like to share?