12 Beers of Christmas - 2023 Edition

[4_Sons_Brewing]

Sorry about your Bills! But I was in attendance for my Detroit Lions victory earlier in the day!

 

[mjdonnelly68]

Unfortunately, you're gonna need a few more.

Yeah - at least the beer didn't disappoint.

 

[passedpawn]

Sorry about your Bills! But I was in attendance for my Detroit Lions victory earlier in the day!

I grew up in MI. If my bucs were going to lose to anyone, I'm glad it was the Lions. I hope they go all the way.

 

[JAReeves]

Is this of interest to anyone for 2024?

 

[4_Sons_Brewing]

I was thinking about this today… I’d be game again if someone would be willing to organize.

 

[passedpawn]

Wow. It was always organized by now! In fact, I think I'd brewed by now when I was participating.

 

[hilljack13]

I had looked into this after all was settled last year. I'm a noob so if you need one to finish the deal and don't mind something not quite right, I'll be here.

 

[4_Sons_Brewing]

@passedpawn are you interested in organizing?

 

[tdf]

I had my last quad from @4_Sons_Brewing a week ago or so. If anything it's better than I remember.

I'd probably participate again but not organize.

 

[passedpawn]

@passedpawn are you interested in organizing?

Naw, I don't think I'm going to participate this year. Shipping is getting out of control.

 

[Beekeeper]

June may be a bit too late to start brewing some of Randy's Christmas recipes.

 

[mjdonnelly68]

Good morning- hope you are all upright and taking fluids.

I had a great time joining in last year but am afraid that I'm solidly one and done.

All the beers I received were very well brewed and I really enjoyed the comradery, but in the end I don't love these particular styles overall. Interesting to try once for sure, but really not to my taste. I'll make room for someone who'll better appreciate the holiday haul.

Would love to do a similar type of group share with a different category of beers (In my heart I'm a Pilsner/Kolsch/Helles kinda guy). Will be on the lookout for that.

Cheers! Mike

 

[thetick]

Hello, all! I hope everyone enjoying their 2024 so far. As far as participating this year, I’m also in the “one and done” camp. All of the beer brewed was great, but it was definitely more of a novelty for me than something I care to try again. Also, if someone is going to organize, the instructions should be updated to double the expecting shipping amount — costs have really gone up since the first round of 12 Beers.

That said, if there is an exchange for different styles of beer or something regional where the exchange could be in-person, I’d definitely be willing to take a look.

 

[JAReeves]

As much as I love making and sharing these beers, I cannot deny that $300 in shipping plus the cost of ingredients is steep.

 

[Beekeeper]

Agreed, for me the shipping was the only painful item throughout that project.

But I certainly am happy that I was able to participate in that last round. You guys all did wonderfully.
I own a copy of Randy Mosher's book, but I would never would have made it through brewing each of those Christmas suggestions to see what they were all about. I think that it helped me grow as a homebrewer. (maybe?)

Best wishes to @4_Sons_Brewing , @kwilson16 , @mjdonnelly68 , @shetc , @jerbrew , @GoodTimeCharlie , @passedpawn , @thetick , @JAReeves and @Rish

 

[Rish]

That said, if there is an exchange for different styles of beer or something regional where the exchange could be in-person, I’d definitely be willing to take a look.

Check this forum out if you haven't already. Im about to shop and ship on it for the first time. The more, the merrier!
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forums/sampling-and-critiquing-beer-swapping.38/

 

[thetick]

Agreed, for me the shipping was the only painful item throughout that project.

Same. It was a great experience and a great way to sample a unique variety of beers. I would definitely recommend anyone who is curious about them and is on-board with the costs try the exchange at least once.

But I certainly am happy that I was able to participate in that last round. You guys all did wonderfully.
I own a copy of Randy Mosher's book, but I would never would have made it through brewing each of those Christmas suggestions to see what they were all about. I think that it helped me grow as a homebrewer. (maybe?)

Yeah, I looked at that list and knew it would take me years to make my way through all of them. Thanks again to all who participated!

 

[thetick]

Check this forum out if you haven't already. Im about to shop and ship on it for the first time. The more, the merrier!
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forums/sampling-and-critiquing-beer-swapping.38/

Thanks! I will definitely check this out!

 

[SteveH aka shetc]

@JAReeves The lambicky has aged very nicely. Well carbonated, very clear, good fruit tartness and dry.

 

[JAReeves]

Thank you, I have been saving my last bottle for a special occasion. Good to know it's not going downhill yet!

 

[Beekeeper]

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1st Beer of Christmas - @Beekeeper's Abbey Weizen:
Pours a bright gold with a thick white head. Carbonation is spot on. Very nice, spicy aroma. Light spices hit just right and give the beer a bright, very enjoyable saison-like flavor. An excellent quaffer. Tore through my first one before sprinting to a second (Friday beers are the best beers). Great job @Beekeeper - this is a really well brewed beer. Cheers!

Just opened another one of these, the Wife took it, ... and KEPT IT!