12 Beers of Christmas 2018 Edition

[Scturo]

I don’t see “drink till we puke” on that list. Ha

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

There is still plenty of time but I see it going something like this:

1) We will decide sometime towards the end of the year if it is feasible for us to meet up package our beer together and ship.
2) If we decide to do that we would extend an offer for anyone who is ready to ship to ship to whoever is closest to where we meet.
3) The three of us then distribute what was received, you all get three beers at once, and everyone is happy.

Another note, sending 3 in one box will probably save you about $20. For us however, it saves on shipping between ourselves and we split a pretty large cost. Oh, and I'm sure we'll drink some tasty beers.

Now, I've never been out to the Midwest/east coast but on a map a lot of places look pretty close, relatively speaking, so putting something together near where you live might be the best way to save on shipping costs, get to know some new people, and drink some new beers. As much as I can tell from being a life long Californian and knowing people from across the country there's a pretty good consensus that we have an insane concept of what we are willing to drive to, so maybe this is a poor option. Although, you might be surprised who would be willing to drive 2-4 hours, how long it would take me to get to L.A., for a meet up.

Just food for thought.

Works for me. The other 2 live a couple miles apart so I'm sure that won't be a problem with them. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't. Nothing wrong at all with saving a few dollars if nobody is inconvenienced.

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

I've got a really great spice shop near my house that I'll be using the spices for my beer. I'll make sure to go low on them at flameout to ensure I don't overspice. If after tasting I feel like it needs a bit more I can add later on. Really excited!

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

My friend @BradleyBrew will be taking the Christmas Gruit. And we live about 10 min apart. Cheaper shipping for everyone now! He's a great brewer. He'll post here soon.

 

[BradleyBrew]

My friend @BradleyBrew will be taking the Christmas Gruit. And we live about 10 min apart. Cheaper shipping for everyone now! He's a great brewer. He'll post here soon.

I'll brew the Christmas Gruit!!

 

[JDXX1971]

Wow that was fast!! I am glad I spoke up when I did.

 

[HawleyFarms]

I've got a really great spice shop near my house that I'll be using the spices for my beer. I'll make sure to go low on them at flameout to ensure I don't overspice. If after tasting I feel like it needs a bit more I can add later on. Really excited!

For the spiced cherry Dubbel, instead of using an almond extract, I just ordered some mahaleb from an online store. Been wanting to use it for a tart cherry melomel as well so it's a win/win. Have to travel a ways to get any good spices here. Thought it would lend some great flavor. If it doesn't work the way I intended I've got plenty of time to try again.

 

[MapleGroveAleworks]

For the spiced cherry Dubbel, instead of using an almond extract, I just ordered some mahaleb from an online store. Been wanting to use it for a tart cherry melomel as well so it's a win/win. Have to travel a ways to get any good spices here. Thought it would lend some great flavor. If it doesn't work the way I intended I've got plenty of time to try again.

I had to Google 'mahaleb', but wow that sounds great! haha, and I bet yours will be delicious!

 

[JDXX1971]

I had to Google 'mahaleb'

Me too, and yeah sounds pretty interesting for sure.

 

[jerbrew]

Same. Now I have another thing that one day will get me a "how do you know that?" with the response, "Because Beer"

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

I'll brew the Christmas Gruit!!

You're in!

 

[Auger]

Holy schnikes that filled up quick! I'm interested in joining again this year, either by attrition or if someone starts a second group, splits east/west, whatever.

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

I'm totally willing to start a second column if there's interest. Or I can list you as an alternate @Auger, dealer's choice.

 

[jerbrew]

I Like the alternate idea. If we grab enough we can always split off another group later. We do have a year before shipments again.

 

[btbnl]

Damn that filled up fast!

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

Damn that filled up fast!

If you're interested, I'll put you on the alternate/second group list with @Auger, with any luck well get two running simultaneously this year.

 

[anotherbeerplease]

Argh, I've literally been waiting all year to sign up for this one... I was out of the country for work and it's already filled up??! Sheesh... sign me up for next year I guess, or if there ends up being a second list for 2018 then please add me to that!!

 

[BigCrazyAl]

Argh, I've literally been waiting all year to sign up for this one... I was out of the country for work and it's already filled up??! Sheesh... sign me up for next year I guess, or if there ends up being a second list for 2018 then please add me to that!!

I think there's enough interest for a second list seeing as this one filled up a few days. I could tentatively sign up for the caramel quad on if there's enough interest

 

[TBC]

I think there's enough interest for a second list seeing as this one filled up a few days. I could tentatively sign up for the caramel quad on if there's enough interest

Lebanon, PA?

 

[anotherbeerplease]

I'd take the spices bourbon stout, if we do a 2nd run of this. Hell, I'll even throw it in my barrel for a few months... my last one (sans christmas spices) come out delicious!

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

Looks like we have at least 3 if not 4 people interested in the second list, so I'm going to go ahead and start it up. (modifying post #1)

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

I think there's enough interest for a second list seeing as this one filled up a few days. I could tentatively sign up for the caramel quad on if there's enough interest

I've started group #2 and you're in with the quad, you'll be over a year before the shipping starts.

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

I'd take the spices bourbon stout, if we do a 2nd run of this. Hell, I'll even throw it in my barrel for a few months... my last one (sans christmas spices) come out delicious!

Welcome to group 2, you'll be over a year prior to shipping.

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

@btbnl @Auger lemme know if you 2 want in and what you'd like!

 

[BigCrazyAl]

Lebanon, PA?

Ohio, the forum update took out the state I guess.

Edit: I fixed my profile and added my state to the city field too.

 

[anotherbeerplease]

Welcome to group 2, you'll be over a year prior to shipping.

Group 2 baby! Wooo! Thanks

 

[Auger]

@btbnl @Auger lemme know if you 2 want in and what you'd like!

Awesome! I'll take the fruitcake old ale...Might throw a few gal on oak to see how it goes. I'll try to brew it in Jan or Feb so it has time to mellow.

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

Awesome! I'll take the fruitcake old ale...Might throw a few gal on oak to see how it goes. I'll try to brew it in Jan or Feb so it has time to mellow.

All set!

 

[jerbrew]

Nice, two lists with the second a quarter full before 2018.

 

[Zimm9]

This is incredible! I'm going to live vicariously through this thread again.