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The eagles have departed. Boxes with UPS, tracking numbers PMed. Enjoy!
12 Beers of Christmas 2018 Edition
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I lost a battle with my printer last week. Couldn't fix it this weekend, So I have a new one coming. Midweek I should have the labels finished printing and the boxes dropped with fedex.
btbnl
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I managed to throw my back out yesterday, so my packing and sending will be delayed by a day or two.
For those wondering what it costs to ship the 12 beers of Xmas I just saw my account charge. This year it was $171.99. Now this is deceiving since I sent @Scturo about an extra 20lbs of beer for a previous trade so knowing what I usually pay to ship to Cali I’d say drop about $40-$50 off my total cost. So I’m going with $121.99 for this years batch and if the wife asks it was $61!!!
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I actually spent less this year than previous years...I think it was helpful for me that there were two addresses actually in-state, and also one the next state over, and only 2 on the left coast. Using the smallest boxes possible I think also helps....
As @TBC noted, my shipments are on the way and arriving...those in PA/OH, should have already or by tomorrow, the rest of you this week and for those in Cali, probably next Monday. If there's any no-shows past that timeframe, let me know by PM, and we can look at the tracking info.
Start sending the feedback as soon as the bottles start opening!!!
As @TBC noted, my shipments are on the way and arriving...those in PA/OH, should have already or by tomorrow, the rest of you this week and for those in Cali, probably next Monday. If there's any no-shows past that timeframe, let me know by PM, and we can look at the tracking info.
Start sending the feedback as soon as the bottles start opening!!!
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MapleGroveAleworks
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@biochemedic I show your package from us arriving today!
@MapleGroveAleworks @BradleyBrew everything arrived fine! I forgot to take a pic. Thanks
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My less professional, but standard on all home brew labels.
got half the boxes done, need more tape. All boxes will go out friday.
got half the boxes done, need more tape. All boxes will go out friday.
MapleGroveAleworks
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@biochemedic Received your package today! And the best part is it's about 40 here right now so I was able to pop one open right away, enjoying now.
Outstanding beer! Nice balance of bitterness with a solid juicy/melon hop finish. Ginger definitely comes through but isn't overpowering at all. Wow, well done! Thanks again.
Outstanding beer! Nice balance of bitterness with a solid juicy/melon hop finish. Ginger definitely comes through but isn't overpowering at all. Wow, well done! Thanks again.
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Okay, this post will make this seem like that ordinary, general swap, not the cool holiday party that it is... So, if you are not reading this thread already, move back to a prior post!
"Kronk", 8.0%, is a collaborative effort between Barrier Brewing, Nassau County, NY, and London's Hackney Brewing. How do they collaborate over 3,500 miles and 5 hours? I don't know, but it is a tasty IIPA.
Kills Boro is one of three Staten Island breweries. They turn their beers out of a brew pub called Craft House. Craft House is not far from Flagship Brewing, which I decided was too mundane. "Birthday Munchies", 10%, comes real close to the flavor of cake batter, in my opinion. Lactose added... Definitely a neat stout, though I can't imagine more than one in a sitting!
"Brut IPA", 6.5%, is the lightweight of the bunch. I think it is more of an IPL than IPA. Even though it is over the VZ bridge, it is local. Probably 10-12 blocks from my old office, Five Boroughs Brewing is among a dozen or more Brooklyn breweries. (I wanted to find some "XBeans" from Six Point, but it wasn't to be.) A very palatable IPA, but boring in the context of Christmas. My apologies.
So my thought has now become... Can/will you guys tolerate 2 IPAs? I certainly don't mind, but I know some can't stand the style. PM me if you have a real aversion to my plan, maybe I can sub something. Will be shipping as soon as Pete labels his beers and gets them over to me!
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find "local" and "Christmasy." I have had Southern Tier 2XMAS, and it is pretty good, but I am sure it is available to most of you. Though they are in New York, Lakewood is really nowhere near me. I know they have a few breweries up and down the east coast. So I am starting to lean on those one-off brews from my neck of the woods. Here is what I have on hand, and in an adequate supply to offer each of you what you see in the pic. These three beers will be headed your way soon.
"Kronk", 8.0%, is a collaborative effort between Barrier Brewing, Nassau County, NY, and London's Hackney Brewing. How do they collaborate over 3,500 miles and 5 hours? I don't know, but it is a tasty IIPA.
Kills Boro is one of three Staten Island breweries. They turn their beers out of a brew pub called Craft House. Craft House is not far from Flagship Brewing, which I decided was too mundane. "Birthday Munchies", 10%, comes real close to the flavor of cake batter, in my opinion. Lactose added... Definitely a neat stout, though I can't imagine more than one in a sitting!
"Brut IPA", 6.5%, is the lightweight of the bunch. I think it is more of an IPL than IPA. Even though it is over the VZ bridge, it is local. Probably 10-12 blocks from my old office, Five Boroughs Brewing is among a dozen or more Brooklyn breweries. (I wanted to find some "XBeans" from Six Point, but it wasn't to be.) A very palatable IPA, but boring in the context of Christmas. My apologies.
So my thought has now become... Can/will you guys tolerate 2 IPAs? I certainly don't mind, but I know some can't stand the style. PM me if you have a real aversion to my plan, maybe I can sub something. Will be shipping as soon as Pete labels his beers and gets them over to me!
btbnl
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$139.44 for group 2 FedEx ground from Oakland - tracking numbers by PM.
MapleGroveAleworks
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MapleGroveAleworks
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I've only had 2 beers so far from the 2018 exchange and I'm already excited for 2019!
bahomebrew
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This is a great thread and project! I just joined homebrewtalk a couple weeks ago, so this is a new concept to me. Do you guys only allow all grain brewers to participate? I like Mosher's book but opt for the mini mash recipes, as I haven't prioritized the space for an all grain setup. If so, I'd be in for 2019, and if not, well, maybe that pushes me over the hump to start brew in a bag and beyond.
mirthfuldragon
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Do it. BIAB is amazingly simple. I actually retired my 3 vessel setup for the simplicity of BIAB, with the final quality being the same.
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I am dropping off the crabapple lambic today, then canning and shipping it this weekend. I am not going to try to describe it, but I am very pleased with the results. I am actually happy I made a total of 12g and split the batch, so I can see how it matures in the second vessel.
I am not sure how much the crabapples really add to it, and the cranberry version might be a better decision (and a lot easier to source - not all of us have a LHBS with a quasi-wild crabapple tree behind the store).
Waiting for me when I got home today!
Thanks for the feedback! I hope everyone enjoys as much. Always my own critic, it came out a little sweeter than I had been shooting for, but I'm pleased with it as well....
Glad they arrived intact! All my beers have been shipped to group 2. I still owe a box to TBC, the saffron tripel brewer from group 1.
Curious about your thoughts on the beer. I've found the saffron is very prominent when poured right from the fridge. Too much so for me personally. I don't have much experience with saffron in cuisine. It does mellow out when the beer starts to warm and the malt comes forward. Anyway, enjoy!
@biochemedic your Honey Ginger IPA arrived intact! Looking forward to this one, well, because I am into IPAs and because you ran this thing before!
MapleGroveAleworks
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All our packages show as delivered. Hope you all enjoy.
anotherbeerplease
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Loving these!!! I'll be shipping mine out on the 12th, sorry for the brief delay but I have a super busy week. Thanks guys these are awesome.
Loving these!!! I'll be shipping mine out on the 12th, sorry for the brief delay but I have a super busy week. Thanks guys these are awesome.
Nice bokeh
The spiced cherry dubbel just arrived today. Thanks, @btbnl! I think I'll let it settle for a day or two and crack one open this weekend.
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All boxes dropped with fedex this morning, I think the longest was 4 business days (to CA). PMs incoming with tracking numbers
