12 Beers of Christmas 2019 Edition

[Scturo]

If so, what say you:
@Jmarsh544
@anotherbeerplease
@Yeroc

Are you guys down to meet in San Clemente for an exchange?

Also, I'd like to invite @Scturo to join us again.

Nice, thanks @gromitdj for the invite. I will definitely try to make it. Unfortunately, I don’t have any home brews right now, but I think I can get some retail that you guys will enjoy, [emoji6] Plus I still owe you some stuff.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

So I bought the book. I've been semi-following the thread. I'd like to be involved in the 2020 version but living in Texas, where would I belong?

 

[TBC]

So I bought the book. I've been semi-following the thread. I'd like to be involved in the 2020 version but living in Texas, where would I belong?

East Coast is the Best Coast plus it looks like we’re going to be short so welcome aboard!

 

[jack13]

East Coast is the Best Coast plus it looks like we’re going to be short so welcome aboard!

Hang on, we're already calling next year? Fine with me...I'm in for East Coast!!!

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Awesome! Lots of familiar folks. Been wanting to try @Hoppy2bmerry stuff forever also, hope your in 2020.

East Coast is the Best Coast plus it looks like we’re going to be short so welcome aboard!

 

[Yeroc]

If so, what say you:
@Jmarsh544
@anotherbeerplease
@Yeroc

Are you guys down to meet in San Clemente for an exchange?

Also, I'd like to invite @Scturo to join us again.

I'm not sure if I can make it to San Clemente on 12/7 or 12/8. I'll see what's possible and let you know as soon as I can. Otherwise I'll mail my beers. Sorry, lots of family stuff on the weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as some work.

 

[Jmarsh544]

If so, what say you:
@Jmarsh544
@anotherbeerplease
@Yeroc

Are you guys down to meet in San Clemente for an exchange?

Also, I'd like to invite @Scturo to join us again.

I’m good with the gingerbread beer and I am in for the San Clemente meetup/ exchange.

 

[TwistedGray]

Are we shipping West Coast to one within the SoCal group for those not attending the exchange?

 

[anotherbeerplease]

@Yeroc
@Jmarsh544
@Scturo
@gromitdj

Sure I can probably do that weekend but won't be able to 100% confirm until the end of this month - hopefully we can make it work!

 

[jerbrew]

@Yeroc
@Jmarsh544
@Scturo
@gromitdj

Sure I can probably do that weekend but won't be able to 100% confirm until the end of this month - hopefully we can make it work!

If not, we live pretty close. I can always pick up your beers to take and bring yours back down if that’s something that interests you.

 

[anotherbeerplease]

Sounds good to me

 

[anotherbeerplease]

Label made

Also adding to the box a few small extras including, of course, a holiday poem:

Twas the Month After Christmas,
When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

Of propane and flame, a boil became.
It smelled strongly of hops and grain,
Ninety minutes - Are we sure this is sane?

Cranberries, raisins, peaches and apricots,
All went in with hopeful thoughts
That the finest of flavors would meld in this pot.

Hops were added and some yeast too,
Into the fermenter went the new brew.
Time for patience - flavors must be true.

Now holiday lights again are aglow,
Another year, and much to show.
For this delightful brew is ready to go!

At long last, this finest of ales, this whitest of whales,
Introducing to you my dear friends,
And to those whom I’ve yet to know, this is
THE Ho Ho Fo Sho.

 

[GoodTimeCharlie]

I’d also like in for East Coast 2020.

 

[TBC]

Label made

I like it! I like it A lot!

 

[grampamark]

My label is done, as well. Enjoy.

 

[anotherbeerplease]

Haha I love it!

 

[tochsner]

I haven't seen any exact dates. Is it okay if I ship my on December 4th or are we supposed to do it sooner?

 

[gromitdj]

I think the goal is to get it to the recipient by Christmas. It's looking like the SoCal group won't be meeting up until 12/7 or 12/8, so I'd say that is right on target.

I haven't seen any exact dates. Is it okay if I ship my on December 4th or are we supposed to do it sooner?

 

[tochsner]

Okay, we got word that one of the West group brewers is out. So we will have 11 participants. Everyone has sent me their information and I will send the list out in an email shortly. If you don't get it right away or have trouble with it just let me know.
Can't wait to taste everyone's beer. Thanks for including me.

Cheers!

 

[jerbrew]

I wish you guys were closer!

It's not that far. Just a 7 hour drive.

 

[TwistedGray]

It's not that far. Just a 7 hour drive.

Sweet, drive my beer up and go home with my offers. I have a Rare Barrel for your inconvenience.

 

[jerbrew]

Sweet, drive my beer up and go home with my offers. I have a Rare Barrel for your inconvenience.

Don't temp me sir, I have your address.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Oh, maybe I should rework my label with Mrs. Clause and a Chippendale’s dancer or three, Santa must be gone a while when his deliveries are getting done. Carry on, just remember guys, there are women on the forum too.

 

[TwistedGray]

Okay, we got word that one of the West group brewers is out.

Who did we lose?

 

[jack13]

West Coast Group:

Is it worth putting out a call in the form of a new thread for anyone who may actually have 33+ christmas beers 'in stock' and wants to fill our 12th spot? I'd be happy to do it if no one objects. Or we could just leave it at 11. Thoughts?

 

[TBC]

East Coast Group

Right now we have confirmation from:
1 @HopHeavy
2 HopHeavy’s Nephew
3 @TBC
4 @Jtk78
5 @fourfarthing
6 @satph
7 @wstbrewing
8 @Hoppy2bmerry—Need your address.

Unfortunately it looks like that is it.
I sent a PM to @BradleyBrew, @MapleGroveAleworks, @dryboroughbrewing and @Stupidsexyflanders a week or so ago and received no responses.

Once I receive the last address I will send the group a message with all of the addresses.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

West Coast Group:

Is it worth putting out a call in the form of a new thread for anyone who may actually have 33+ christmas beers 'in stock' and wants to fill our 12th spot? I'd be happy to do it if no one objects. Or we could just leave it at 11. Thoughts?

This apparently happens every time, at least we know in advance of shipping. I recall reading last year some dropped out after getting shipments. Instead of looking for a pinch hitter, with who knows what beer, we can all enjoy spending less on shipping. Well, that’s my thought on it for what it is worth.

 

[chrisgood1]

This apparently happens every time, at least we know in advance of shipping. I recall reading last year some dropped out after getting shipments. Instead of looking for a pinch hitter, with who knows what beer, we can all enjoy spending less on shipping. Well, that’s my thought on it for what it is worth.

I agree with this, I was going to be tight to fill 33 anyway so saving 3 will help me personally.

 

[jack13]

Well this is definitely one of those things where those NOT wanting to do something should carry more weight than those who do, and I'm fine either way, so let's just cancel the pinch hitter idea right now.

True, less shipping cost!

 

[fourfarthing]

East Coast Group

Right now we have confirmation from:
1 @HopHeavy
2 HopHeavy’s Nephew
3 @TBC
4 @Jtk78
5 @fourfarthing
6 @satph
7 @wstbrewing
8 @Hoppy2bmerry—Need your address.

Unfortunately it looks like that is it.
I sent a PM to @BradleyBrew, @MapleGroveAleworks, @dryboroughbrewing and @Stupidsexyflanders a week or so ago and received no responses.

Once I receive the last address I will send the group a message with all of the addresses.

Let’s do this. @satph and I are combo shipping.