12 Beers of Christmas 2019 Edition

[jack13]

My haul so far...

 

[TwistedGray]

My haul so far...

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I think that matches mine

 

[grampamark]

My haul so far...

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Mine too.

 

[wstbrewing]

With my son coming two weeks late and totally wreaking my timeline for bottling/shipping my 12 beers of Christmas contribution, my bottles ended up shipping without a fancy label.

However, the beer is better this week than last, but still low on carb.

So to make up for the lack of graphics, here my little boy at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks. For being a first time dad, it’s been a wild ride already.

 

[TwistedGray]

With my son coming two weeks late and totally wreaking my timeline for bottling/shipping my 12 beers of Christmas contribution, my bottles ended up shipping without a fancy label.

However, the beer is better this week than last, but still low on carb.

So to make up for the lack of graphics, here my little boy at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks. For being a first time dad, it’s been a wild ride already.

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Play the kids card, you sneaky sob!

 

[chrisgood1]

Love the label and they all made it safe and sound really excited to crack one open.

 

[TBC]

With my son coming two weeks late and totally wreaking my timeline for bottling/shipping my 12 beers of Christmas contribution, my bottles ended up shipping without a fancy label.

However, the beer is better this week than last, but still low on carb.

So to make up for the lack of graphics, here my little boy at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks. For being a first time dad, it’s been a wild ride already.

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My wife said the second pic looks like me!!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

With my son coming two weeks late and totally wreaking my timeline for bottling/shipping my 12 beers of Christmas contribution, my bottles ended up shipping without a fancy label.

However, the beer is better this week than last, but still low on carb.

So to make up for the lack of graphics, here my little boy at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks. For being a first time dad, it’s been a wild ride already.

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Congrats new papa!

 

[Yeroc]

Received these six west coast group beers so far. Enjoyed the old ale tonight. Excellent. Nice balance of the spice, dark fruit, and malt.

 

[anotherbeerplease]

Received these six west coast group beers so far. Enjoyed the old ale tonight. Excellent. Nice balance of the spice, dark fruit, and malt.

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Really happy you enjoyed that one!!

 

[wstbrewing]

Play the kids card, you sneaky sob!

Figured he’s cuter than I am, maybe it would buy me some goodwill. ;-)

Next year I’ll step up my game. The labels you guys made are all awesome. I’ll start working on mine in January to be ready for next year.

Mike

 

[jack13]

Love the label and they all made it safe and sound really excited to crack one open. View attachment 657948

So glad!

Those boxes were easy to deal with, but I was nervous as they don't seem to protect the bottles all that well. I had to remind myself that they are designed for this very purpose, so just relax.

 

[HopHeavy]

With my son coming two weeks late and totally wreaking my timeline for bottling/shipping my 12 beers of Christmas contribution, my bottles ended up shipping without a fancy label.

However, the beer is better this week than last, but still low on carb.

So to make up for the lack of graphics, here my little boy at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks. For being a first time dad, it’s been a wild ride already.

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LOL! Poor guy gets screwed by having his birthday on top of Christmas!

Get that kid a beer!​

Seriously, enjoy your first (...and second, and so on...). Start that 529. You will turn around twice and he will be off to college!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

@wstbrewing thank you! Decoy sounds I had not thought of that.

 

[fourfarthing]

The collection is complete

 

[TwistedGray]

View attachment 658003 @wstbrewing thank you! Decoy sounds I had not thought of that.

It's the key to not getting busted

I now use cat food containers and whatever random nuts and bolts and screws are lying around the garage. When I run out of parts, I'll buy some BBs.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

This year I shipped hot sauce and pickles when asked. Several years ago I said ”artisan vinegar” and the ups guy questioned what artisan meant shook the package said you’re sure it’s not wine?

FedEx rarely even asks about contents, but a noise decoy is a great idea.

 

[jack13]

I said I was shipping vinegar. I was not under oath, however.

 

[jack13]

This year I shipped hot sauce and pickles. Several years ago I said ”artisan vinegar” and the ups guy questioned what artisan meant shook the package said you’re sure it’s not wine?

FedEx rarely even asks about contents, but a noise decoy is a great idea.

Whoah...crossed posts there!

 

[HopHeavy]

Decoy sounds? Just say you are sending infused olive oil gift sets. One Rosemary, one Garlic & Parsley and one Truffle oil, each in three 24 ounce bottles... That's what I did!

 

[grampamark]

The FedEx guy asked what I was shipping. I told him “...gift boxes, you know, like Hickory Farms” He just kept slapping labels on.

@TwistedGray ’s package came Priority Mail. I could hear it sloshing when I took it out of the parcel locker at the P.O. No damage, though.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Just don't say Koi Pond Samples..eh @TwistedGray?

The trick is to bring your shipper beer. He'll get on your side then.

 

[TwistedGray]

The FedEx guy asked what I was shipping. I told him “...gift boxes, you know, like Hickory Farms” He just kept slapping labels on.

@TwistedGray ’s package came Priority Mail. I could hear it sloshing when I took it out of the parcel locker at the P.O. No damage, though.

Lol, this time of year they don't have time to care.

Just don't say Koi Pond Samples..eh @TwistedGray?

Yeah, they called my bluff though...literally phoned me to pick up my box of wine.

 

[fourfarthing]

Craft BBQ sauce, artisanal vinegars, pickles from some flea market in Brooklyn. I have had a few.

 

[gromitdj]

I just dropped my packages off at USPS. So, the following people should get a package on 12/24 from me. It will contain my portion of the beers from me and @jerbrew

@TwistedGray
@grampamark
@bradccook
@jack13

I will be sending tracking info to each of you in a separate message.

 

[TwistedGray]

Who does that leave to ship on the West Coast, or is that everyone?

 

[grampamark]

Who does that leave to ship on the West Coast, or is that everyone?

I’ve received 6 out of 10. It sounds like the other 4 are enroute so I think that’s everyone.

 

[Yeroc]

@gromitdj, what about me?

I just dropped my packages off at USPS. So, the following people should get a package on 12/24 from me. It will contain my portion of the beers from me and @jerbrew

@TwistedGray
@grampamark
@bradccook
@jack13

I will be sending tracking info to each of you in a separate message.

 

[gromitdj]

@gromitdj, what about me?

Yours should be coming from @jerbrew . We split up our recipients.

Edited to Add: I hand delivered to @Jmarsh544, Jerbrew, and @anotherbeerplease. I shipped to the 4 mentioned above and Jerbrew should be shipping to you, @tochsner, and @chrisgood1.

 

[Yeroc]

Yours should be coming from @jerbrew . We split up our recipients.

Edited to Add: I hand delivered to @Jmarsh544, Jerbrew, and @anotherbeerplease. I shipped to the 4 mentioned above and Jerbrew should be shipping to you, @tochsner, and @chrisgood1.

Awesome!