2022 FotD Secret Santa Beer Swap

[gromitdj]

The good news: I dropped my beer package off last night.
The bad news: My non-beer items will be in a separate (yet to be sent) package.

I will be shipping the non-beer items via USPS, so it might beat the beer to it's destination.

 

[orionol73]

The good news: I haven't paid enough attention to know who my Santa is yet as I wait for my package
The bad news: The next round of FOTD won't be launched until the last of us receive packages

 

[gromitdj]

You probably have a pretty good idea though...

 

[jerbrew]

I believe! Santa you’re the best.

Excuse the overly California picture please.

 

[jimyson]

I believe! Santa you’re the best.

Excuse the overly California picture please.

Seems like Santa shouldn’t have contracted delivery to Doug.

 

[Thorrak]

There are currently two boxes outstanding. I'm pretty sure that both are in flight with Santa's reindeer, so I'm going to post the list come Thursday, one way or another.

 

[pshankstar]

The good news: I haven't paid enough attention to know who my Santa is yet as I wait for my package
The bad news: The next round of FOTD won't be launched until the last of us receive packages

Please tag me when the next FotD is up. I would like to participate if the timing works out.

 

[fourfarthing]

Mine is boxed, label is on, and the big brown truck should pick it up tomorrow.

 

[Thorrak]

Mine is boxed, label is on, and the big brown truck should pick it up tomorrow.

There are currently two boxes outstanding. I'm pretty sure that both are in flight with Santa's reindeer, so I'm going to post the list come Thursday, one way or another.

I’m pretty sure that one is in flight with Santa’s reindeer, so I’m going to post the list come Thursday, one way or another.

 

[orionol73]

Santa stopped by yesterday, has to make a return trip yet. Thanks for the great looking beers @gromitdj !! And the note too haha, it’s all good!

 

[Thorrak]

Aaaaaand it's now time for the big reveal!


@TBC 's santa was @aharri1
@jimyson 's santa was @TwistedGray
@Bago-0 's santa was @dpinette2
@TwistedGray 's santa was @Thorrak
@Thorrak 's santa was @LoneTreeFarms
@fourfarthing 's santa was @orionol73
@gromitdj 's santa was @wepeeler
@Nagorg 's santa was @palmtrees
@JCasey1992 's santa was @TBC
@dpinette2 's santa was @JCasey1992
@BAF 's santa was @jerbrew
@palmtrees 's santa was @fourfarthing
@LoneTreeFarms 's santa was @Nagorg
@jerbrew 's santa was @jimyson
@aharri1 's santa was @BAF
@orionol73 's santa was @gromitdj
@wepeeler 's santa was @Bago-0


Thank you to everyone for participating -- time for Santa to pick something up for St Paddy's day, and start to warm up!

 

[palmtrees]

Santa arrived last night! It's a great haul that I'm really excited to dig into. The t shirt is unusually artistic for a brewery, I love it!

 

[aharri1]

@BAF this is the best sour so far ! I also guessed it was you because of the name and address lol. We've traded several times already

 

[jerbrew]

Aaaaaand it's now time for the big reveal!


@TBC 's santa was @aharri1
@jimyson 's santa was @TwistedGray
@Bago-0 's santa was @dpinette2
@TwistedGray 's santa was @Thorrak
@Thorrak 's santa was @LoneTreeFarms
@fourfarthing 's santa was @orionol73
@gromitdj 's santa was @wepeeler
@Nagorg 's santa was @palmtrees
@JCasey1992 's santa was @TBC
@dpinette2 's santa was @JCasey1992
@BAF 's santa was @jerbrew
@palmtrees 's santa was @fourfarthing
@LoneTreeFarms 's santa was @Nagorg
@jerbrew 's santa was @jimyson
@aharri1 's santa was @BAF
@orionol73 's santa was @gromitdj
@wepeeler 's santa was @Bago-0


Thank you to everyone for participating -- time for Santa to pick something up for St Paddy's day, and start to warm up!

Would have been my guess actually. Thanks @jimyson

 

[gromitdj]

Santa stopped by yesterday, has to make a return trip yet. Thanks for the great looking beers @gromitdj !! And the note too haha, it’s all good!
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Yeah, he's slacking like a first rate procrastinator...

 

[Nagorg]

Thanks @palmtrees ! I've already enjoyed all of them. But I'm guessing you might know that already..

 

[LoneTreeFarms]

Thanks @palmtrees ! I've already enjoyed all of them. But I'm guessing you might know that already..

And thank you for my box @Nagorg !!

 

[Bago-0]

Thanks @dipinette2 ! They are long gone and I enjoyed them all.

 

[palmtrees]

Thanks for the cans @fourfarthing! The weirdest thing happened yesterday, I was listening to one of my regular podcasts and the host out of nowhere started talking about Suarez Family Brewing! He lives in Hudson, so I guess it makes sense, but he'd never mentioned it before. And I happened to be wearing the shirt at the time! What a funny coincidence. Can't wait to try one of their lagers tonight!

 

[fourfarthing]

Thanks for the cans @fourfarthing! The weirdest thing happened yesterday, I was listening to one of my regular podcasts and the host out of nowhere started talking about Suarez Family Brewing! He lives in Hudson, so I guess it makes sense, but he'd never mentioned it before. And I happened to be wearing the shirt at the time! What a funny coincidence. Can't wait to try one of their lagers tonight!

And how amazing was said lager?

 

[jimyson]

Would have been my guess actually. Thanks @jimyson

You’re welcome. It was much harder than the normal IPA hunt going around and finding selections to match your ideal preferences. Quite enjoyable to dig around. It really highlights just how many IPA’s saturate the market. Cheers!

Also, thank you to @Thorrak for managing the round again this year. Apologies for being tardy.

 

[gromitdj]

Santa stopped by yesterday, has to make a return trip yet. Thanks for the great looking beers @gromitdj !! And the note too haha, it’s all good!

Looks like Santa finally mustered up the energy to make that final trek down south. Should arrive in Michigan on Tuesday.

 

[orionol73]

Fellowship of the Drink XXIX: Doug E. Fresh(beer) - Every Body Got 2 Get Some

Looking forward to some nicer weather… I officially announce the 29th running of the Fellowship of the Drink! If you’ve participated before, it’s good to (hopefully) see you again. If not, see below for the rules. The FotD is a beer swap for members of the continental US to allow you to try...

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New round posted!!

 

[orionol73]

@gromitdj over the top here with a tee shirt, glass and some bourbon samples!!

 

[gromitdj]

Was super late, had to make up for it! Thankfully @orionol73 was also super patient.

(Good to see it arrived a day earlier than expected)

And as mentioned, I hope you like bourbon. There are some good ones there, if you ask me.

 

[jimyson]

Was super late, had to make up for it! Thankfully @orionol73 was also super patient.

(Good to see it arrived a day earlier than expected)

And as mentioned, I hope you like bourbon. There are some good ones there, if you ask me.

I’m curious as to your bourbon selections @gromitdj if you don’t mind sharing.

 

[gromitdj]

Sure!
#1 - Stagg Jr.

#2 - Elijah Craig, Barrel Proof

#3 - Barrell bourbon, Cask Strength

As you can tell, the Elijah Craig Barrel proof is probably our favorite of the 3

 

[orionol73]

I would concur @gromitdj !

 

[orionol73]

Drank through a bunch of my gift and a few other things last weekend with @CrookedLaker
Good stuff, thank you!

 

[jimyson]

I’ve not had a lot of the Barrel Bourbon bottles but the Stagg Jr and ECBP are mighty fine choices. I’m a fan of barrel proofs as well.

Sure!
#1 - Stagg Jr.
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#2 - Elijah Craig, Barrel Proof
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#3 - Barrell bourbon, Cask Strength
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As you can tell, the Elijah Craig Barrel proof is probably our favorite of the 3