12 Beers Of Christmas 2016!

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

Hey all I know I totally dropped the ball on this one. Had a very messed up last 2 weeks here. Sick as a dog ran out of co2 etc etc Christmas New Years everything. Will be shipping everyone's out later this upcoming week. Again really sorry I missed the Christmas deadline but still wanted to reasssure everyone will be getting theirs. This turned into my Lemony Snicket of beers. Anything and everything that could've transpired to prevent this from shipping on time has occurred. Sorry all.

 

[biochemedic]

After an awesome, brisk afternoon at Heinz Field, trying to warm up with some Spiced Bourbon Stout!
Nice rich aroma and a bourbon oakeyness that makes for a tasty dry finish.
And yes, the Stillers did kick a$$!

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[HopHeavy]

This looks like it was a wild trade group. Sub'd in case it is resurrected in 2017...

 

[jerbrew]

This looks like it was a wild trade group. Sub'd in case it is resurrected in 2017...

I'll resurrect it with you

 

[HopHeavy]

I'll resurrect it with you

Well look at that! Welcome aboard... Maybe one or two veterans might join in as well?

 

[Auger]

Hey all I know I totally dropped the ball on this one. Had a very messed up last 2 weeks here. Sick as a dog ran out of co2 etc etc Christmas New Years everything. Will be shipping everyone's out later this upcoming week. Again really sorry I missed the Christmas deadline but still wanted to reasssure everyone will be getting theirs. This turned into my Lemony Snicket of beers. Anything and everything that could've transpired to prevent this from shipping on time has occurred. Sorry all.

So....that upcoming week 3 weeks ago...hows that going?

 

[HopHeavy]

So....that upcoming week 3 weeks ago...hows that going?

Oh... Is this a hint that this didn't work out as intended? I liked believing that it all got squared away. How many fails, as in parcels not sent, were there?

 

[Auger]

this was the only one, so realistically we did pretty well. I think we ended up having 10 of the 12 beers claimed, and 2 of the 10 left dropped out prior to shipment, s so there were 8 beers completed and shared. It sounds like Gil had some issues along the way and hasn't shipped yet...or at least I haven't received them yet. Not going back to check, but I don't think there were any issues with breakage during shipping either, so that's good. I'd do it again.

 

[binabik]

I would do it again. Very happy with the way it turned out (save 1).

I got some good feedback on mine, so the next time I brew it there should be some improvement.

 

[mike_23us]

It work out pretty good if you want to "resurrect" it start a new thread for 2017 12 beers of Christmas. It was a fun experience I'd do it again.

 

[passedpawn]

I'm jumping into this when somebody restarts. Sounds like fun.

 

[Auger]

I'll organize it for 2017, it was a lot of fun.

New thread here:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?p=7861050

 

[biochemedic]

Still slowly working my way through these brews...the Caramel Quad is very nice! Quite a bit lighter in color than the one I brewed a few years ago, but has a very similar aroma and flavor...very rich malty caramel, Belgian yeast character and esters on the finish.

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[biochemedic]

Getting ready for the Super Bowl... The Cherry Dubbel! Very pretty red hue, the cherry flavor and a refreshing tartness hits first then the malt moves down the palate.
I'm going to say the color of this beer is cheering for the team that wears red!

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[passedpawn]

Getting ready for the Super Bowl... The Cherry Dubbel! Very pretty red hue, the cherry flavor and a refreshing tartness hits first then the malt moves down the palate.
I'm going to say the color of this beer is cheering for the team that wears red!

I'm making this for 12 Beers 2017. Any recommendations? It the tart overwhelming?

 

[biochemedic]

I'm making this for 12 Beers 2017. Any recommendations? It the tart overwhelming?

No, not in the slightest! I'd definitely take recipe advice from mike_23us on this one!

 

[biochemedic]

Just about game time, and last but not least is the Juniper Rye Bock! There's a caramel sweetness, the juniper is subtle...and was this oaked? There's almost a burbouny aroma and flavor in there....

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[biochemedic]

Continuing the game with one of my own...I'm really happy at how the Fruitcake Old Ale came out this year...
Want to thank all of you for participating!

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