Not-So-Secret-Santa Christmas Swap

[bford]

Package is dropped off and tracking has been PM'd to JTD419.

Here's to it making a long journey safely up to Washington!

Bryan

 

[LiquidFlame]

Package dropped off and tracking number sent to nmfree. Below are the homebrews I'm sending and you can check-in my beers on Untappd under Dexterity Brewing Company.

240 Cream Ale: Not much to say other then it took a silver medal in its category. Hopefully it's held up in the bottle. OG:1.050 FG:1.003 IBU:18 ABV:6.2%

King Kölsch: Again, not much to say other then it took a bronze medal in its category. Hopefully it's held up in the bottle. OG:1.048 FG:1.009 IBU:25 ABV:5.1%

Like a Good Neighbor I Brewed You a Porter: A chocolate hazelnut porter that is really tasty. OG:1.066 FG:1.019 IBU:35.9 ABV:5.8%

Like a Good Neighbor I Brewed You an Oaked Porter: Same recipe as the one above expect without the hazelnut and this was aged on French oak, medium toast for four weeks. Quite proud of this one. OG:1.066 FG:1.019 IBU:35.9 ABV:5.8%

Stuck Pumpkin: Pumpkin ale brewed with pumpkin in the mash and also used cinnamon spice mix. I believe it has aged perfectly now, and seems to be a big hit with everyone. OG:1.054 FG:1.006 IBU:13 ABV:6.3%

 

[finsfan]

Drinking BGBC's coffee porter. It doesn't have much carbonation but the coffee aroma on this is big. It drinks a little thin and not as much coffee on the palate. Pretty dang good overall though!
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[eatmorefrogs]

Shipped! PMing!

 

[BGBC]

Drinking BGBC's coffee porter. It doesn't have much carbonation but the coffee aroma on this is big. It drinks a little thin and not as much coffee on the palate. Pretty dang good overall though!
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Yea, sadly undercarbed that one and the gose. I think it would change the overall perception on both.

 

[marckw]

Package went off this afternoon and due to arrive to BrewWho Wednesday...PMed tracking info.

Included are two homebrews, some other local favorites as well as some extras and some swag. Have two other homebrews, but they just weren't ready to bottle.

Package went off this afternoon and due to arrive to BrewWho Wednesday...PMed tracking info.

Included are two homebrews and some other local favorites as well as some odd swag. Have two other homebrews I was hoping to include, but they just weren't ready to bottle.

1. Imperial Pumpkin Ale - Brewed by suggestion from my daughter. Moderately spiced with sweetish cracker-like notes. Unfiltered and bottle conditioned. ABV: 7.4% IBU: 24

2. IIPA - Done for a local competition to create a knockoff of a local brewery's beer. Missed the entry deadline as I was out of town. Definitely a hop bomb and bottled from a keg. ABV: 8.9% IBU: 90

3. False Cape Ale - Local amber/red ale from Back Bay Brewing Co. ABV: 5.2% IBU: ??

4. Chesapeake Pale Ale - From Williamsburg Alewerks this is a cascade hopped APA. ABV: 5.7% IBU: ?? (Alewerks is really quirky about posting IBUs sometimes).

5. Red Nun - Named after the nautical bouy that serves as a channel marker, this is an Irish-style red ale from O'Connor Brewing. ABV: 5.5% IBU: 35

6. Alter Ego - Local favorite saison that's the cornerstone of Smartmouth Brewing. Note the handsome, aluminum packaging. aBV: 6.2% IBU: 33

7. Coffeehouse Stout - This is an amazing seasonal from Williamsburg Alewerks. A rich milk stout with cold-pressed espresso. ABV: 5.4% IBU: ??

8. Sweet Baby Jesus - Everyone should try this once! Recommend it be shared with three or four friends as this is a peanut butter cup in a bottle. From DuClaw Brewing in Baltimore, not sure how far west this goes. ABV: 6.5% IBU: 53

 

[Gentlemans_Ale]

8. Sweet Baby Jesus - Everyone should try this once! Recommend it be shared with three or four friends as this is a peanut butter cup in a bottle. From DuClaw Brewing in Baltimore, not sure how far west this goes. ABV: 6.5% IBU: 53

Had this 2 weeks ago...a Reese's cup in a bottle....amazing!

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

Box shipped to BGBC! Sorry day late but close enough that he will receive it by Christmas, prob tmrow actually.

Cheers!

 

[BGBC]

Box shipped to BGBC! Sorry day late but close enough that he will receive it by Christmas, prob tmrow actually.

Cheers!

!!!

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Here are the brews that are on their way to sfgoat

1) Jalapeno-Cucumber Saison, 8.3%, Bottled from keg. Gold metal winner. Sweet pepper flavor and refreshing cucumber goes really well with a strong saison base. Its an odd one but so damn good. No to very mild spice, was going for flavor of the jalapeno not spice.

2) 100% Brett Saison dry hopped with Motueka, 7.7%, Bottle conditioned. Fermented with 100% Brett. This slightly tart brett beer is big on funk and fruitiness of the brett. Motueka adds a slight citrus and just blends well with the beer.

3) Gose Straight to the Head, 7%, Bottled from keg. Sour Mashed Gose. Tart, salty absolutely hit the nail on the head with this one. Think of it as a more balanced Westbrook gose. I think it is up there with that one.

4) 100% Brett Rye (IPA), 8.5%, Bottle Conditioned. The IPA in parenthesis because this brew is about 8-9 months old so the hops probably faded a little. Same strain as #2. Slightly tart fruity/Funk saison

5) India Black Lager, 7.1%, Bottled from Keg. A little experimental brew. This is basically a highly hopped Baltic porter. Hops upfront gives way to chocolate roast. Next batch will be a little less roast but it is still tasty.

6) Morning Hangover Rx (Breakfast Stout), 7%, Bottled from Keg. Basically a dessert beer. This beer is sweet with massive coffee, chocolate and slight vanilla really makes this beer great. Fully body deliciousness

7) Pilsing in the Wind Pilsner, 5.9%, Bottled from Keg. Highly hopped Czech Pils. There is a slight Cream corn on the nose but very clean and easy drinking pils.

8) Yummy Sound Sour Stout, 8%, Bottled Conditioned. One of the best beers I made so far. This sour stout stands up to Funk Metal from Jester King. People comment that it is actually better. Puckering sour gives away to tart cherry, slight roastiness. Version 2.0 is planned

Hope you Enjoy all of them. All should be ready to go, the bottle conditioned can age if you feel like it. Drink the keg conditions first and quickly! Also there are a few other goodies in the box

All but 5 are on Untappd under Abbey Normal Bierworx. Might add it tonight

 

[marckw]

8) Yummy Sound Sour Stout, 8%, Bottled Conditioned. One of the best beers I made so far. This sour stout stands up to Funk Metal from Jester King. People comment that it is actually better. Puckering sour gives away to tart cherry, slight roastiness. Version 2.0 is planned

This sounds sounds absolutely amazing! Never had Funk Metal but the roastiness/tart cherry combination is intriguing.

 

[sfgoat]

Here are the brews that are on their way to sfgoat

1) Jalapeno-Cucumber Saison, 8.3%, Bottled from keg. Gold metal winner. Sweet pepper flavor and refreshing cucumber goes really well with a strong saison base. Its an odd one but so damn good. No to very mild spice, was going for flavor of the jalapeno not spice.

2) 100% Brett Saison dry hopped with Motueka, 7.7%, Bottle conditioned. Fermented with 100% Brett. This slightly tart brett beer is big on funk and fruitiness of the brett. Motueka adds a slight citrus and just blends well with the beer.

3) Gose Straight to the Head, 7%, Bottled from keg. Sour Mashed Gose. Tart, salty absolutely hit the nail on the head with this one. Think of it as a more balanced Westbrook gose. I think it is up there with that one.

4) 100% Brett Rye (IPA), 8.5%, Bottle Conditioned. The IPA in parenthesis because this brew is about 8-9 months old so the hops probably faded a little. Same strain as #2. Slightly tart fruity/Funk saison

5) India Black Lager, 7.1%, Bottled from Keg. A little experimental brew. This is basically a highly hopped Baltic porter. Hops upfront gives way to chocolate roast. Next batch will be a little less roast but it is still tasty.

6) Morning Hangover Rx (Breakfast Stout), 7%, Bottled from Keg. Basically a dessert beer. This beer is sweet with massive coffee, chocolate and slight vanilla really makes this beer great. Fully body deliciousness

7) Pilsing in the Wind Pilsner, 5.9%, Bottled from Keg. Highly hopped Czech Pils. There is a slight Cream corn on the nose but very clean and easy drinking pils.

8) Yummy Sound Sour Stout, 8%, Bottled Conditioned. One of the best beers I made so far. This sour stout stands up to Funk Metal from Jester King. People comment that it is actually better. Puckering sour gives away to tart cherry, slight roastiness. Version 2.0 is planned

Hope you Enjoy all of them. All should be ready to go, the bottle conditioned can age if you feel like it. Drink the keg conditions first and quickly! Also there are a few other goodies in the box

All but 5 are on Untappd under Abbey Normal Bierworx. Might add it tonight

Man, I can't wait to try these. Thanks DC.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Man, I can't wait to try these. Thanks DC.

Another note. Careful opening the Brett. Might flow over. Make sure you pour somewhat quickly to the glass. I havent had one that overflowed but other people said it did. Let them rest for a couple of days in the fridge before consuming. Enjoy!

 

[DisturbdChemist]

my box should be arriving today! Keep an eye out sfgoat!

 

[pointcity-homebrew]

Box will be landing tomorrow, making it's way through VA. I wasn't able to send as much home brew as I expected, got it brewed just did not have time to bottle. I have got to get my kegging setup finished. I hope not to disappoint.

In the Box

Single Hop Pale Ale(ZD Clone) ~6.17ABV[/COLOR] I used a total of 9oz Citra in this beer. It is my second brew ever. I will brew this again, I have gotten positive feedback from others. Hope you like Citra hops.

Apricot Blonde Ale ~5.1ABV This is my fourth batch. I was sent Dry Dock's Apricot blonde , and loved it. I found a similar recipe and brewed it. I racked into secondary on top of a fresh apricot puree. I added a bottle of apricot extract at bottling. This came out a bit tart, but has toned down as it has aged.

Vanilla Orange Cream Ale ~5.2 ABV This is my third batch. It is an extract kit from Jasper's. I am mixed on this one. There was initially an issue with conditioning, another member was having the same issue with the same kit around the same time frame as me. I was able to shake the bottles and get them to carb up.

I also threw in some craft beer not found in his area. I have 3 batches waiting to be bottled, or I may just wait and get my kegging setup.

 

[poptarts]

@Keith_O I getting worried you dumped out all my beer

 

[sloanfamilydsm]

Oh, what the hell, I shouldn't just disappoint myself with my homebrew.

Package arrived safe & sound!!

You really outdid yourself with the hydrometer.
I havnt figured out how to upload pics as the HBT app no longer works on my phone, but as soon as I do I will post pics.
I'm gonna get started on them this weekend & will post back with results.
Been wanting to try apfelwein!!!

Thank You
Kc

 

[cmoewes]

Package Arrived

 

[BGBC]

Box shipped to BGBC! Sorry day late but close enough that he will receive it by Christmas, prob tmrow actually.

Cheers!

Looks like it's been delivered. Probably won't have pics up until Friday, but it's inside and safe.

 

[BrewWho]

Just got my package from marckw. Love the extra gift. Might have to use it tonight on some chicken
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[Hello]

Just got my package from marckw. Love the extra gift. Might have to use it tonight on some chicken
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Old Bay, man I love Old Bay. I don't know if they ever sold it back in CA because it wasn't a big deal until I moved to the East Coast. I put that **** on a lot of stuff, even popcorn. Delicious. Cape Code has an old bay chip which isn't called Old Bay, but they're delicious. UTZ makes old bay chips and calls them as such, but they use about 100x more Old Bay than necessary making for difficult eating due to sheer spice overload.
Great boxes so far.

The end.

 

[marckw]

Just got my package from marckw. Love the extra gift. Might have to use it tonight on some chicken

Glad you like it. Wanted to share some of the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay... Happy Holidays
!

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Having a few beers from campbellmike

ZD clone. This one tastey. It was under carbed and might be a little old. The hops did not pop like in ZD. Might add more hops to counter act the malt or it was just an older brew and the gips faded. No off flavors

Pumpkin. Undercarbed a bit. Nice chocolate and spice. Maybe a little oxidized from the fill. It was a low fill.

Again. I enjoyed your brews neither-the-less. No production off flavors i can detect. Just practice and tweak recipes as you brew. Well done

 

[Keith_O]

@Keith_O I getting worried you dumped out all my beer

Dude, I am SO sorry. NO DUMPING HERE!
I have had a sick one year old, and momma just got home today.
I will post later once my helper goes to bed.

 

[campbellmike]

Having a few beers from campbellmike
ZD clone. This one tastey. It was under carbed and might be a little old. The hops did not pop like in ZD. Might add more hops to counter act the malt or it was just an older brew and the gips faded. No off flavors
Pumpkin. Undercarbed a bit. Nice chocolate and spice. Maybe a little oxidized from the fill. It was a low fill.
Again. I enjoyed your brews neither-the-less. No production off flavors i can detect. Just practice and tweak recipes as you brew. Well done

Thanks! The first IPA you tried earlier and the ZD have lost their hop punch. Both were brewed some time ago. This is my first attempt at bottling from kegs and my method was much less than optimum. I need to work on that process. I really appreciate your comments.

 

[sfgoat]

@DisturbdChemist

Just got my haul. Very excited to try these out. I'm going to stick them in the fridge for a few days beforehand but I can't wait. Thanks for such a generous set up.

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[bford]

@DisturbdChemist

Just got my haul. Very excited to try these out. I'm going to stick them in the fridge for a few days beforehand but I can't wait. Thanks for such a generous set up.

Geez... being from Texas and sending the Whataburger sauces.. brilliant.. why didn't I think of that!

 

[sfgoat]

I know right. I'm pretty excited about that too. I spent some time in fort sill and loved driving to Texas for whataburger.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

@DisturbdChemist

Just got my haul. Very excited to try these out. I'm going to stick them in the fridge for a few days beforehand but I can't wait. Thanks for such a generous set up.

Glad everyone made it. Whataburger is king of fast food here. Damn them for puting their sauces in stores. So damn good!

Enjoy!

 

[poptarts]

Dude, I am SO sorry. NO DUMPING HERE!
I have had a sick one year old, and momma just got home today.
I will post later once my helper goes to bed.

No worries, was just starting to think you were on a diet maybe and only drank on weekends or something lol. Hope the kid feels better and you have time for a brew.