The fat bastard has his bag packed and should be "there" this time next week.
2022 FotD Secret Santa Beer Swap
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Santa came! And brought me a nice assortment that I cant wait to enjoy. I can say that I've never had or heard of any of these beers. But I'm intrigued by all of them...
Thanks Santa!
Thanks Santa!
Well, @TwistedGray reminded me today that I’m late at sending my gift out. I have the beer and just need to get the non beer item and pack it up. Apologies to the recipient. I’m sure he’ll understand 
Don’t mind the construction equipment behind the picture. That’s what has me tied up. I’m about wrapped up with a Reno of my staircase. I’m afraid to tally up the hours.
Back to my delivery. BOOM! Between the beer selection and the shirt, everything is just perfect. I couldn’t be happier…actually, I will be when they are popped open. Thank you @TwistedGray. Nice job.
Don’t mind the construction equipment behind the picture. That’s what has me tied up. I’m about wrapped up with a Reno of my staircase. I’m afraid to tally up the hours.
Back to my delivery. BOOM! Between the beer selection and the shirt, everything is just perfect. I couldn’t be happier…actually, I will be when they are popped open. Thank you @TwistedGray. Nice job.
orionol73
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Still waiting lol. I'm a patient man though. Hahaha
gromitdj
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I am still yet to ship... My apologies. The plan is to get it sent by the end of the week.
I'm also way behind on shipping. I'll spare the excuses. Box is packed and labeled and should be going out (finally) tomorrow.
It seems the posted shipping window is like a posted speed limit... Just a suggestion!
I am back from COVID, but have not shipped. Hope to shortly.
Glad you're feeling better dude. My family got COVID in January and adenovirus in April last year. It was so much fun! I honestly can't pick which one was worse. They were both terrible
On the one hand, I would prefer that people have shipped when they were supposed to — but on the other, it is just beer.It seems the posted shipping window is like a posted speed limit... Just a suggestion!
Everyone who ships will receive, even if I end up having to send it out myself.
This was round 2 of COVID, but we are glad to be done with it.
And I always ship last regardless, so just holding serve.
gromitdj
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I should have been better prepared for a newborn and a move within the same 30 day span as the Secret Santa Swap, but alas, I just wasn't able to pull it off!On the one hand, I would prefer that people have shipped when they were supposed to — but on the other, it is just beer.
Everyone who ships will receive, even if I end up having to send it out myself.
If you think I'm late here, wait until you see how late the Fantasy Football champ gets his beer.
I'm down to only one of my Santa's gifts left... What can I say, we've had an ice storm here in DFW...
Santa drunkenly stumbled off the patio carrying a sack full of delicious beer this afternoon:
Looking forward to getting into these - thank you, Santa!
Looking forward to getting into these - thank you, Santa!
Interestingly, I think I know the status of all but one person at the moment. I've sent a message to that person -- if you haven't received beer yet, rest assured that your santas have almost all been in contact. If you haven't sent your beer yet...
SEND YOUR BEER!
SEND YOUR BEER!
Interestingly, I had actually heard from everyone, but have the memory of a goldfish. We're all good - (most) reindeer are in flight!
Santa dropped off a sour fruited beer porch bomb. He sure is a jolly guy!
And accessories arrived. I will be done acquiring this week and ship next weekend.
Firestone Walker Parabolita
CRAP.... Wrong thread.... lol But there ya go, thats what I'm drinking right now.
I got a can of that from tavour man. I also have the regular parabola so I kind of want to taste them side by side with some buddies
My .02, I didn't really care for the Parabolita. YMMV... Not sure the caramel works too well with the bourbon barrel. I normally like most things aged in bourbon barrel's but this one had an off flavor.
The normal Parabola is delicious though.. I have a few years of its annual release in the fridge.
Just got a very nice delivery from FedEx! Yum! The Mexican Lager sounds a bit slushy, but everything else is fine and the cans are firm, so I think it will be just fine (got it sitting on the counter now so it can warm up a little and thaw before getting in the fridge).
Can't wait to dig into these! Coincidentally, I'm going to be out in San Diego in a few weeks visiting some family. I've only ever been to the Bay Area before, not Southern Cali, so this will be a great little primer for that!
Also really digging the White Labs coaster/bottle opener combo. More coincidence -- I was just at the White Labs Brewing in Asheville back in September. Nice place to visit, and incredible pizza.
Thanks, Santa!!
Can't wait to dig into these! Coincidentally, I'm going to be out in San Diego in a few weeks visiting some family. I've only ever been to the Bay Area before, not Southern Cali, so this will be a great little primer for that!
Also really digging the White Labs coaster/bottle opener combo. More coincidence -- I was just at the White Labs Brewing in Asheville back in September. Nice place to visit, and incredible pizza.
Thanks, Santa!!
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I really wish that White Labs did any kind of tour at their Asheville location -- free, paid, scheduled, or otherwise. We were there a year and a half ago, and would have loved one had it been offered.
Still though - the beer pairings they did in the taproom with the same grain/hop bill but different yeast was welcome/interesting!
Unfortunately, they had just run out of at least one of the yeast versions of the 3 beers I was interested in. Hoping for better luck on that front if I hit them up in SD.
I just looked, and they do do tours in SD. Going to have to really try to make it there for that, assuming you get to see the yeast production and it's not just a tour of their brewery.
I will update the list shortly. Out getting German beer at the moment. (And schnapps)
I show we are still missing 3 shipments, but I have recent updates on the status of 2 of the 3. I'll ping people for updates.
Some of us might have already figured out who our Santa's were. Kinda like peeking under the wrapping paper before Christmas but still acting surprised when unwrapping on Christmas day. Not that I've ever done that; a friend of mine told me about it...
Not that I've ever done that; a friend of mine told me about it...I wonder who that could be
It seems Santa finally got his head out of his arse.
gromitdj
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Not this Santa... Head still firmly planted. This is my weekly apology.
The good news? I finally finished shopping. It'll go out tomorrow or Wednesday, come hell or highwater.
The good news? I finally finished shopping. It'll go out tomorrow or Wednesday, come hell or highwater.
gromitdj
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Also,
I received my package very early. Like 3 weeks ago early and my Santa killed it!
Thank you very much!
I received my package very early. Like 3 weeks ago early and my Santa killed it!
Thank you very much!
As they say, better you than me.
Santa's gonna turn into a Leprechaun soon...
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