12 Beers of Christmas 2019 Edition

[fourfarthing]

Package received safely. I was like a kid on Christmas unpacking this! @fourfarthing @satph Thanks Again!

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That is last year’s version of your stout on the left.

 

[satph]

My wife went two weeks past her due date. The last week I was so stressed out, my wife told me to brew and relax. I made 4, yes four, five gallon batches of beer that week. Now I have a bunch of full kegs.

I know, terrible problem....

Congratulations. Did you make anything with the plan to age it until the kid can share it with you?

 

[chrisgood1]

The west Abbey Weizen is packaged (with a HB Porter on top). Will ship when I get to the city on Friday. The options are much better there than out here in the wilderness.

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Got mine today, one leaked in shipping but the other two are safe and sound. The bags held in any leaks.

 

[grampamark]

Got mine today, one leaked in shipping but the other two are safe and sound. The bags held in any leaks.

Glad to hear they arrived. Sorry to hear about the leak.

One of the beers I received, don’t recall whose, had a bulged cap but didn’t leak. It’s been cold here until the last couple of days and the trucks aren’t heated. Could have frozen enough to cause a problem.

 

[TwistedGray]

Glad to hear they arrived. Sorry to hear about the leak.

One of the beers I received, don’t recall whose, had a bulged cap but didn’t leak. It’s been cold here until the last couple of days and the trucks aren’t heated. Could have frozen enough to cause a problem.

Hmmmmmmmmm, wonder if that's me. I dunno though ... Mine are quite boozy.

 

[fourfarthing]

@HopHeavy delivers

 

[fourfarthing]

Like for like w @Yeroc

I still have to ship mine.

 

[HopHeavy]

@fourfarthing & @satph … Received in fine shape!

 

[HopHeavy]

...as were @Hoppy2bmerry 's! (That was fast!)

 

[fourfarthing]

@fourfarthing & @satph … Received in fine shape!View attachment 657456

You got 2 bombers and 2 12oz of the dubbel right?

Hope you like the bonus beers.

 

[wstbrewing]

Congratulations. Did you make anything with the plan to age it until the kid can share it with you?

Actually, I did. A Barleywine and an imperial stout. We’ll see how they hold up.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Thanks!

 

[TBC]

Package received from @Hoppy2bmerry

 

[TwistedGray]

Another arrival

 

[fourfarthing]

Another arrival
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Kitties are not impressed.

 

[Jtk78]

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• Jtk78
• Dec 18, 2019

The remaining East coast beer has been recieved all intact.

 

[grampamark]

Arrived today.

 

[TwistedGray]

Arrived today.

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Yummy in my tummy! This is my style of beer, indeed. Reminds me of my saisons - (intentionally) cloudy with a little Belgium funk.

 

[grampamark]

Yummy in my tummy! This is my style of beer, indeed. Reminds me of my saisons - (intentionally) cloudy with a little Belgium funk.
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Glad it arrived intact and glad to hear you liked it!

 

[TwistedGray]

Glad it arrived intact and glad to here you liked it!

I might take this beer for next year. Meanwhile I hope you enjoy mine as much

 

[HopHeavy]

You got 2 bombers and 2 12oz of the dubbel right?

Hope you like the bonus beers.

I think it was 2 - bombers and 1- 12 ounce of the Cherry Dubbel + 1 - bonus bomber and 1 - 12 ounce, no? Whatever it was, it looks to be a couple of good nights! I'll check when I get to the fridge at home again...

 

[grampamark]

I might take this beer for next year. Meanwhile I hope you enjoy mine as much

Hasn’t arrived yet, but I’m looking forward to it.

 

[gromitdj]

I received the weizen from @grampamark today as well. Can't wait!

 

[fourfarthing]

I think it was 2 - bombers and 1- 12 ounce of the Cherry Dubbel + 1 - bonus bomber and 1 - 12 ounce, no? Whatever it was, it looks to be a couple of good nights! I'll check when I get to the fridge at home again...

Ok. Extras are extras. If I shorted you a 12BoXMas beer let me know. I will make it good.

 

[grampamark]

Received the Spiced Bourbon Stout from @TwistedGray today.

 

[TwistedGray]

I don't know if it was a capping issue, a carb issue, or a shipping issue but one dead gingerbread homie. The beer managed to stay in the bottle; however, it wasn't carb'd. Man the gingerbread on this is quite amazing...really good. It's like drinking a gingerbread cookie

I opened this and the Abbey last night because I plan to commit to one of them next year; however, I am torn. I like the Abbey because I'm already familiar with the style (it's pretty much my go-to HB), but this one is fascinating.

Thanks for the hard decision : )

 

[chrisgood1]

I had some capping issues on that batch but I thought I found all the bad ones but shipping might have found another for me.

I added a tincture of the spices to up the flavor some since when I kegged it it was lacking and I really feel like it landed in a good spot.

I don't know if it was a capping issue, a carb issue, or a shipping issue but one dead gingerbread homie. The beer managed to stay in the bottle; however, it wasn't carb'd. Man the gingerbread on this is quite amazing...really good. It's like drinking a gingerbread cookie

 

[TwistedGray]

I had some capping issues on that batch but I thought I found all the bad ones but shipping might have found another for me.

I added a tincture of the spices to up the flavor some since when I kegged it it was lacking and I really feel like it landed in a good spot.

Cant wait to try a carbed one ... Bet it is perfect for Christmas

 

[fourfarthing]

Got some more today [emoji4]

 

[tochsner]

@tochsner, well done!

My wife isn’t feeling well so we blew off an Xmas party, which gave me the opportunity to have a holiday beer.

First beer I received; first beer I’m drinking. Dry, crisp, and a little tart. Very enjoyable.

Are the tannins I perceive just from the cranberries or did you oak this too?

No oak in that one. I suspect it is from the cranberries. I used the Belgian Lambic blend from Wyeast so the brett might be throwing some of those flavors as well. I am glad you like it. I brewed it a long time ago but I was worried it might not have enough time.

Cheers!