I'm Thinking... 09/09/09 Barleywine

[wildwest450]

How many 12 oz bottles fit in the 12 x 12 x 8 ebay boxes? I'm trying to plan for what I'm sending out.

It looks like a sixer will fit, but they have to be laying down, is that ok? I've never shipped beer before. I imagine before they arrive they will be in every position possible.

 

[Couevas]

Did you check out this thread? https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/tutorial-shipping-beer-93042/

A great way to foolproof the packaging.

 

[conpewter]

They'll be fine laying down, just wrap each one in bubble wrap then pad both ends and sides of the box with bubble wrap. That way they don't move around and break. UPS is not kind to boxes.

 

[BierMuncher]

How many 12 oz bottles fit in the 12 x 12 x 8 ebay boxes? I'm trying to plan for what I'm sending out.

Six will fit comfortably. I've packed as many as eight with no problems.

The keys are:

• Adequate padded wrapping around each bottle. ( I use bubble wrap or crumpled newspaper)
• Adequate stuffing between bottles and edges of box (news paper or foam peanuts)
• A nice tight fit so nothing is moving around.

Also make sure to include a list of what bottles are what with some sort of cap marking or tape on label.

 

[KingBrianI]

Six will fit comfortably. I've packed as many as eight with no problems.

The keys are:

• Adequate padded wrapping around each bottle. ( I use bubble wrap or crumpled newspaper)
• Adequate stuffing between bottles and edges of box (news paper or foam peanuts)
• A nice tight fit so nothing is moving around.

Also make sure to include a list of what bottles are what with some sort of cap marking or tape on label.

Awesome, I was worried I would be limited to 6 and was having a hard time figuring out which of my beers should make up the 4 non-999 offerings. Being able to fit 8 will allow for a bit more selection.

 

[FSR402]

Awesome, I was worried I would be limited to 6 and was having a hard time figuring out which of my beers should make up the 4 non-999 offerings. Being able to fit 8 will allow for a bit more selection.

you're sending 8? damn, can I get you?

 

[conpewter]

I have awesome people sending to me woot!

I'll have to make sure to pay it forward and send some good stuff to my recipients. If you all want anything specific from the Chicago area just PM me.

 

[mmb]

I've been holding on to three bottles of Victory Brewing Co. Old Horizontal that I picked up last year when I was sampling different barleywines to get a better feel for the style before joining the swap. They've been in the beer fridge ever since.

I brewed in October, so my beer won't be quite a full year old by 09-09-09. I figured this would meet the one year old barleywine requirement.

Hope my recipient's don't mind a commercial in the package as well.

 

[olllllo]

Yikes, I draw a BJCP judge and a moderator. Well at least i'll get some experienced feedback. Now im sick to my stomach.

Glibbidy's pallate is much more refined then mine.


Then again I am a vindictive bastard.

 

[KingBrianI]

you're sending 8? damn, can I get you?

I have awesome people sending to me woot!

I'll have to make sure to pay it forward and send some good stuff to my recipients. If you all want anything specific from the Chicago area just PM me.

I shouldn't mention this but I can't claim completely altruistic intentions in sending 8. It's in hopes of getting some unbiased feedback since everyone who has tried my beer so far (1) doesn't have the refined palates like members of this site and (2) might have said they liked it just to be nice.

 

[Doog_Si_Reeb]

I'm planning to ship late April as well. I'm going to include a couple of my Big Red Ryes in each and I'm planning to put some local brews in.

I was thinking it would be cool to put in a few from Rio Grande Brewing Co. since that was started by one of the members of this site (BrewPastor). I am torn between desert pils and outlaw lager. I may have to add one of the green chile cervezas as well. Good stuff!

This is an interesting read about the beginnings of Rio Grande Brewing Co.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f28/dont-try-home-parts-1-2-3-a-11411/

 

[FSR402]

I shouldn't mention this but I can't claim completely altruistic intentions in sending 8. It's in hopes of getting some unbiased feedback since everyone who has tried my beer so far (1) doesn't have the refined palates like members of this site and (2) might have said they liked it just to be nice.

Well you don't have to worry about that here, if we don't like it we will tell you so.

 

[Couevas]

All I am gonna say is.......

Tasters better like raisins.

 

[nealf]

I was thinking it would be cool to put in a few from Rio Grande Brewing Co

That sounds like a great plan

 

[Doog_Si_Reeb]

That sounds like a great plan

Will do. Ever had or any interest in having a green chile brew?

 

[nealf]

Will do. Ever had or any interest in having a green chile brew?

Never had one, but it sounds tasty!

 

[MNBugeater]

I am ready to ship, I just need addresses. Shipment will also include some Cranberry Apfelwein made with wild high bush cranberries that I picked. Its tart and dangerous.

 

[TexLaw]

All I am gonna say is.......

Tasters better like raisins.

Interesting!


TL

 

[TexLaw]

Is that cool with everyone? Im going to send six out, could 1 include a regional brew? All I have to offer besides the barley wine are pales and ipa's, mabey a lesser hop head would enjoy a regional porter or stout.

That works for me. I'm not picky about how hoppy a beer should be. PA, IPA, Porter, Stout . . . . I like 'em all.


TL

 

[TexLaw]

I shouldn't mention this but I can't claim completely altruistic intentions in sending 8. It's in hopes of getting some unbiased feedback since everyone who has tried my beer so far (1) doesn't have the refined palates like members of this site and (2) might have said they liked it just to be nice.

Bring it on, King!


TL

 

[BierMuncher]

Just a note to say I'm starting to send out names and addresses, but they're going our piecemeal as I find time. I should have them all out in the next few days.

I'd ask that once you get your names and addresses, you PM each person individually and confirm the addresses I sent you are correct. (I'm confident they are...but I'm a little anal...)

 

[BierMuncher]

Names and addresses have all been delivered.

Check your PM inbox.

 

[BierMuncher]

Pulled out the American oak and amarillo dry hop bags yesterday. Dropped the keg into the chiller. She's on 30 PSI for 30 hours and then will "mature" at 10 PSI for the next two weeks.

Now to select my other beers to include. I'm thinking 1 each of my:
Left Nut Brown Ale
Kona Clone APA.
Stone(ish) Clone IPA.
And if it's ready, my Pliny(ish) IIPA.

 

[Jonnio]

Pulled out the American oak and amarillo dry hop bags yesterday. Dropped the keg into the chiller. She's on 30 PSI for 30 hours and then will "mature" at 10 PSI for the next two weeks.

Now to select my other beers to include. I'm thinking 1 each of my:
Left Nut Brown Ale
Kona Clone APA.
Stone(ish) Clone IPA.
And if it's ready, my Pliny(ish) IIPA.

Is it too late for me to get in on the swap and have you draw my name?

 

[FSR402]

This beer is proving to be a lot harder to carb then any other beer I have done.
It has been in the kezzer for a few weeks now at 40*. It sat for a little over a week almost two weeks at 12psi. I tested it and there was nothing. So I closed off all the other kegs and pump the psi up to 30 for 3 days. Then dropped it back to 12psi for the last week.
Pulled a pint last night and it's still not very carboanted.
On a side note after drinking 12 oz of it I could not feel my lips anymore.

 

[mmb]

Shake the bugger. I had the same problems with rootbeer and after shaking it every time I walked past the kegs did the trick.

 

[FSR402]

Shake the bugger. I had the same problems with rootbeer and after shaking it every time I walked past the kegs did the trick.

Seems like with it being so thick it just does not want to carb. I'll do that shake and see how it goes.

 

[Warrior]

This beer is proving to be a lot harder to carb then any other beer I have done.
It has been in the kezzer for a few weeks now at 40*. It sat for a little over a week almost two weeks at 12psi. I tested it and there was nothing. So I closed off all the other kegs and pump the psi up to 30 for 3 days. Then dropped it back to 12psi for the last week.
Pulled a pint last night and it's still not very carboanted.
On a side note after drinking 12 oz of it I could not feel my lips anymore.

Just bottled mine today. The flavor has improved quite a bit as it has aged in the secondary for three months. Followed the Professors advice from his response in Zymyrgy about carbing a high alc beer. I rehydrated some Saffale 05 and added 3 drops per bottle to help carb. I also did this to 13 bottles of a Thomas hardy's clone I made that never carbed. Popped the caps off and added the 3 drops off yeast, I'll let you know how that worked in the future.


Warrior

 

[BierMuncher]

Seems like with it being so thick it just does not want to carb. I'll do that shake and see how it goes.

Bigger beers also seem to have carb levels vary within different strata of the beer. In other words, the upper third of your beer is likely more carbonated than the lower third. Eventually it works its way through, but some folks over compensate and leave too high a PSI on for too long, so that by the time the lower 3rd is carb'd...the upper 3rd is over carb'd.

In lieu of shaking, try disconnecting the gas, bleeding pressure, removing lid and using a sanitized paddle to gentle stir and mix the beer a bit. I've had this happen a few times.

 

[nealf]

Mine has been bottled for about 6 weeks I think. At first they I thought they hadn't carbed. However, after testing a few I think they seemed to be carbed for the most part. I'll test again before I send out just to make sure, if they aren't carbed I might just counterpressure a couple.