08-08-08 Russian Imperial Stout Exchange

[korndog]

I have received my first shipment from Poindexter. I can't say enough about the wax topped bottles and the thoughtful packaging. Class act!

Thanks
KD

 

[brewt00l]

He had me (so to speak) back during the November swap.

It took a long time, but he eventually came around and delivered.

[EDIT] just looked back and turns out I was backwards...I had him for the Secret Santa. SO I can't speak for his record on sending beer....

I sent bottles to him and would like to make sure that the beer arrived safe and sound.

I hope he pops in so we know he's all right.

'Zatcly

 

[BierMuncher]

I sent bottles to him and would like to make sure that the beer arrived safe and sound.

If that's the case, I'd imagine that Scubasteve, McKBrew and Terapinchef are really eager the hear from him since they are recipients...

 

[PseudoChef]

Yeah, I haven't heard any word from Trencher, who's supposed to be sending me bottles.

 

[Trencher]

Sorry guys, I'm a slacker...

I have 2 12oz of 888 RIS, 1 12oz of Old Ale and 1 12oz of Wee Heavy set aside for PseudoChef, CBBaron and bluechip101. At first I wasn't sure the Old Ale would be worth sharing, and then... well I'm just a slacker.

I'd hoped to send them out yesterday, but... you know the story. They will all go out on 4/28.

 

[PseudoChef]

Sorry guys, I'm a slacker...

I have 2 12oz of 888 RIS, 1 12oz of Old Ale and 1 12oz of Wee Heavy set aside for PseudoChef, CBBaron and bluechip101. At first I wasn't sure the Old Ale would be worth sharing, and then... well I'm just a slacker.

I'd hoped to send them out yesterday, but... you know the story. They will all go out on 4/28.

Awesome! I look forward to it!

No need to hurry, just making sure you were still alive

 

[CBBaron]

Sorry guys, I'm a slacker...

I have 2 12oz of 888 RIS, 1 12oz of Old Ale and 1 12oz of Wee Heavy set aside for PseudoChef, CBBaron and bluechip101. At first I wasn't sure the Old Ale would be worth sharing, and then... well I'm just a slacker.

I'd hoped to send them out yesterday, but... you know the story. They will all go out on 4/28.

Sounds great.
Thanks for letting us know. I was also getting a little concerned.

Thanks
Craig

 

[EvilTOJ]

Mine is still in the carboy, as I have to do bottle inventory and already have to bottle two different batches. I will get them shipped out by the 30th though.

 

[McKBrew]

An update if your name is Trencher, Biermuncher, or Shunoshi.... I will be shipping out just shortly after May 1st (Payday). Sorry if it's a bit later, but you will get your RIS.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Just an update for my guys- Warped04, Evets, and Flowerysong....I'll hopefully be bottling and sending this weekend. Been working 80 hour weeks lately, on a night shift schedule.....totally sucks for meeting daytime commitments...like, you know...swapping beer and stuff...

 

[Chriso]

I have all my packing materials and am wrapping bottles..... I'm just waiting on my delivery of free boxes. I get paid this week, so my recipients should be having boxes shipped 1st thing on Monday, and should be receiving them mid-week.

 

[ScubaSteve]

I have all my packing materials and am wrapping bottles..... I'm just waiting on my delivery of free boxes. I get paid this week, so my recipients should be having boxes shipped 1st thing on Monday, and should be receiving them mid-week.

Dude...how'd you get free boxes?

 

[Chriso]

Biermuncher's tip : http://ebaysupplies.usps.com/

Need an active eBay account..... but that's not a big deal. Free, you pick the size, you pick the quantity. Then take a big black Sharpie to them, black over the logos, and ship it by FedEx/DHL/UPS/Etc.

 

[BierMuncher]

Biermuncher's tip : http://ebaysupplies.usps.com/

Need an active eBay account..... but that's not a big deal. Free, you pick the size, you pick the quantity. Then take a big black Sharpie to them, black over the logos, and ship it by FedEx/DHL/UPS/Etc.

I ordered the 8x12x12 and they're a perfect size.

I've even stopped worrying about blacking out the logos. UPS (at least) doesn't care. I'd think they find it kind of amusing.

 

[TerapinChef]

Got my labels made, getting my supplies together, just need boxes, should be shipping by Saturday at the latest

 

[shunoshi]

Well, my RIS is going to hit the bottles tonight and I'll probably be shipping Monday. Since I've bulk conditioned this for a solid 4 months now, I'm a tad fearful that there won't be any yeast to carbonate. I've never added yeast back in for bottling before. I have a packet of Nottingham in the fridge though; will that work alright? Just rehydrate and mix in the bottling bucket?

So, Rhoobarb, Yuri_Rage, and ScubaSteve, keep an eye out. Bombers will be on the way.

 

[Chriso]

A number of you have already done so.... The rest of you, PLEASE go to the Sampling & Critique subforum, and make a new topic.

Name it "RIS Swap ~ *yourname*'s Beers"

Inside, please put (at a minimum) how many beers you shipped, what kind of beers they were, and who you sent them to.

Anything else (recipes, links, etc) is all voluntary.

Here's mine, I just posted it.

 

[EvilTOJ]

For anyone worried about warped04, he's back online. He took a brief hiatus due to internets and job and house problems, but is here again.

And BierMuncher, I got the beers but the Russian mail order bride I thought you were going to include is missing.

 

[BierMuncher]

...And BierMuncher, I got the beers but the Russian mail order bride I thought you were going to include is missing.

I'm keeping her for myself. Turns out she can make some mean potato vodka.

 

[McKBrew]

I'm running a bit behind here and am trying to get these things wrapped up and ready to ship. Without going overboard, how well packaged do these need to be. Will a couple of layers of regular bubble wrap around each bottle, then another layer around both be enough cushioning?

I'm sending two 22oz bottles and want to make sure I don't jack it up.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Alright guys.....Torpedo Awaaaaaay!!!!! Finally got my stuff in the mail today! Flowerysong, Warped04, and Evets: Sit on your front porch for a few days I apologize for the ghetto duct tape labels, but hey...it's my first time bottling anything in a looong time. I'm just praying the carbonation stays; I used the BMBF for the first time so I hope I did it right

 

[TerapinChef]

I'm a bit worried that all of my packages were scheduled to have arrived by yesterday and I haven't heard from any of the recipients. Nor have I heard from anyone shipping to me....

 

[Professor Frink]

My three packages went out on Saturday, so they should all be there in the next week.

 

[BierMuncher]

I'm a bit worried that all of my packages were scheduled to have arrived by yesterday and I haven't heard from any of the recipients. Nor have I heard from anyone shipping to me....

Don't hesitate to PM your counterparts.

 

[korndog]

received 1/3 so far.

 

[Rhoobarb]

I've gotten mine from korndog and TerapinChef and have sampled both during last Saturday's brew session. Just have to sit down and write my reviews. Don't worry; all were tasty!

Mine will be shipped soon. My 888 is just finishing primary fermentation!

 

[brewt00l]

received 1/3 so far.

Ditto but it sounds like another one is on the way as of Saturday!

 

[korndog]

Ditto but it sounds like another one is on the way as of Saturday!

Sounds good. I'm in no hurry. I can't even remember who owes me.

 

[DeathBrewer]

i'll try to get mine out this week. we're in the middle of a move at werk so things are a little hectic right now

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I'm delaying mine intentionally. The carbonation is coming on very slowly. It's significantly more carbonated today than the last time I tried it about a month ago, but it needs more time. To prevent early sampling, I'll be sending them late (certainly in time for 8/8/8). Expect a nice gift to be sent along as a sort of apology (Central Market has some OUTSTANDING beers for sale).