FotHB XIV: Lambic Pentameter

[camonick]

A nice box of beverages showed up today from @BrewMan13 . FedEx took their sweet ass time delivering it, but my momma said good things come to those who wait. They are chilling in the kegerator now and I can’t wait to try them.

 

[BrewMan13]

A nice box of beverages showed up today from @BrewMan13 . FedEx took their sweet ass time delivering it, but my momma said good things come to those who wait. They are chilling in the kegerator now and I can’t wait to try them.
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Finally! So much for sending on a Monday to avoid sitting over the weekend... Sorry no fancy labels, just hope the beers reached you in good shape! I would suggest starting with the porter and IPA since they've been bottled the longest. Cheers!

 

[camonick]

Sorry no fancy labels,

Not a problem… can’t taste labels anyhow.

 

[Section1]

Had a few beers today from @3 Dawg Night that were really good. The Belgian Ale was great, bready and smooth. The balance of malt, bread, and some sweetness was nice. Very easy drinking and had a slight fruit finish.

 

[Section1]

Another from @3 Dawg Night today. Raspberry Blonde. I'll be honest and say I wasn't expecting to like this. I'm not really a Raspberry fan, and fruit beer is hit or miss for me. I was surprised to find I could still taste the Blonde Ale which was great. The Raspberry was there but it wasn't in my face. A little tartness mixed with some sweetness with a malt presence. Nice!

 

[3 Dawg Night]

Cracked open a bottle of @CaddyWampus' triple blueberry mead tonight. It is smoooooooth, and the alcohol really sneaks up on you! Really well done!

 

[yoop89]

Sorry this post is so late! Still haven’t had a chance to crack one open but they are all safe and sound in the fridge thanks @DrGMG!

 

[fourfarthing]

Box packed and UPS man in coming to pick it up.

 

[aharri1]

Dropped mine off yesterday! @BrewMan13 should have a package Thursday!

 

[yoop89]

Finally got to crack open my first @DrGMG. Sorry for the awful pic(not at all the color it is in person) but this WCIPA is awesome. I’m usually not a fan of any IPA but every one I’ve gotten so far in FotHB has me rethinking my view on them .

 

[DrGMG]

Finally got to crack open my first @DrGMG. Sorry for the awful pic(not at all the color it is in person) but this WCIPA is awesome. I’m usually not a fan of any IPA but every one I’ve gotten so far in FotHB has me rethinking my view on them .

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That's awesome. I'm always afraid of oxidation when canning an IPA. Glad you liked it.

 

[yoop89]

I'm always afraid of oxidation when canning an IPA.

I didnt get any hints of oxidation. Even though the pic looks like it may be oxidized I promise its just my old phone/poor basement lighting.

 

[aharri1]

Package delivered! @BrewMan13

 

[Section1]

Had this tonight form @3 Dawg Night tonight. I seem to prefer the taste of dark beers. This was malty, roasty, and smooth.

 

[BrewMan13]

Got the offer from @aharri1 today. And wow is all I can say! Chilling overnight to dig in tomorrow.

 

[fourfarthing]

@DrGMG has mail!!

 

[DrGMG]

Box opened. They look great. One was leaking a bit, but the bottle was fine. Thanks @fourfarthing

 

[DrGMG]

Arthur. Excellent. @fourfarthing

 

[BrewMan13]

Sainnhus Mjød from @aharri1. He said it was smokey and that's the truth! Yowza.

 

[aharri1]

Sainnhus Mjød from @aharri1. He said it was smokey and that's the truth! Yowza.
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Lol. I wasn't lying

 

[BrewMan13]

Wielkopolski's Finest from @aharri1, the other smoked beer in the box. Big smoke flavor in a low-abv package. A style I want to tackle someday, so glad to give it a try!

 

[aharri1]

Wielkopolski's Finest from @aharri1, the other smoked beer in the box. Big smoke flavor in a low-abv package. A style I want to tackle someday, so glad to give it a try!

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I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll be brewing this again with some tweaks! It was brewed to tradition with weyermann 100% oak smoked wheat and polish hops.

 

[Section1]

This from @3 Dawg Night. Trying not to drink them to quickly but it's not working. Really good Blonde with Raspberry. A touch of tart. Refreshing and light.

 

[BrewMan13]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'll be brewing this again with some tweaks! It was brewed to tradition with weyermann 100% oak smoked wheat and polish hops.

Yeah, it really gave me a good jumping off point! I've got a source for as much oak-smoked wheat as I want, so for sure gonna give it a try. And while I don't want it to resemble a traditional German rauchbier too much, I'm a sucker for Munich, and can't help but think that's a tweak I'd make for my own tastes. Cheers!

 

[aharri1]

Yeah, it really gave me a good jumping off point! I've got a source for as much oak-smoked wheat as I want, so for sure gonna give it a try. And while I don't want it to resemble a traditional German rauchbier too much, I'm a sucker for Munich, and can't help but think that's a tweak I'd make for my own tastes. Cheers!

That sounds good actually! I was thinking 80% smoke malt 10% white wheat, 10% biscuit malt

 

[BrewMan13]

That sounds good actually! I was thinking 80% smoke malt 10% white wheat, 10% biscuit malt

Hmmm, biscuit sounds nice! And I've already got some of that...

 

[BrewMan13]

Yahhh Mohnn!!! From @aharri1. Not too familiar with tropical stouts, but everything seems balanced and the adjuncts aren't overdone. I normally like a bit more roast in my stouts, but that's just personal preference (and not to style I'm guessing). Also great head retention! Cheers!

 

[aharri1]

I'm glad you enjoyed it man! Yeah, the roast isn't supposed to be as heavy as a regular style so you are correct LOL.

 

[DrGMG]

Excellent American porter. @fourfarthing

 

[BrewMan13]

Perkins X ale from @aharri1. Surprisingly enough, this is my favorite one so far (2 to go)! Great chocolate notes and big flavor.

 

[BrewMan13]

Enjoying a puppers light lager from @aharri1 as I get a massive starter boiling in advance of a doppelbock brewday in a few days. So far the "theme" of his brews is low abv but big flavor (of course 2 were a bit high). Not the biggest fan of this style, but I was pleasantly surprised, and could crush these all day!
Edit to say the pic doesn't do the clarity justice, this thing is sparkling!

 

[Dgallo]

Final got my package out to @fourfarthing , I think I may have been the last. Are we waiting on anymore trades?

 

[aharri1]

Enjoying a puppers light lager from @aharri1 as I get a massive starter boiling in advance of a doppelbock brewday in a few days. So far the "theme" of his brews is low abv but big flavor (of course 2 were a bit high). Not the biggest fan of this style, but I was pleasantly surprised, and could crush these all day!
Edit to say the pic doesn't do the clarity justice, this thing is sparkling!

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Thanks dude! Yeah, good old 34/70! I think I'm going to switch the hops up and make that again and keep it regularly on tap. Got some Mandarina Bavaria I need to use

 

[aharri1]

Final got my package out to @fourfarthing , I think I may have been the last. Are we waiting on anymore trades?

I am still waiting on @wepeeler
He has been in communication with me though, so no worries.

 

[RCope]

His beer is worth the wait...

 

[Section1]

This from @3 Dawg Night I think it's the last beer I had left . Solid beer!

 

[BrewMan13]

The final beer from @aharri1 "one hearted" IPA. Full disclosure: I'm one of the few people who aren't crazy about 2 hearted (not a big fan of centennial), so this one was a longshot. And it's not my thing, but appreciate the bonus beer regardless!

 

[aharri1]

The final beer from @aharri1 "one hearted" IPA. Full disclosure: I'm one of the few people who aren't crazy about 2 hearted (not a big fan of centennial), so this one was a longshot. And it's not my thing, but appreciate the bonus beer regardless!
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No worries! I'm glad you at least gave it a shot!

 

[DrGMG]

Anyone heard from @yoop89 ?

 

[Dgallo]

Anyone heard from @yoop89 ?

Is he the last one to ship or receive?