JJ, if you want to split shipping, I'll go in on an order with you.
Secret Santa Sour Swap
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mikeysab
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I ordered 2 last time. The max is 4, so after the holidays I plan on getting more Sang Noir. And Apricot. I'll text you what I can spare lol.
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Sounds good to me sir!
mikeysab
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Well the Sang Noir is CRAZY. Great beer. I could drink this all day every day. Super duper
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two_hearted
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I would not tell a lie.
mikeysab
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Whats your thoughts on vlad? Thats going down tonight.
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I loved Vlad. I wouldn't necessarily say it is with the $30 tag, but it is a pretty intense beer. Delicious!
My guy missed out on my apricot pLambic by about a month (I shipped pretty early). I just bottled it Sunday and man it is as good or not better than any apricot sour I have tried to date (which isn't many). I took the hydro sample to my weekly football/bottle share last Sunday, and we tasted it after it warmed up and nobody could find any flaws, including a national level BJCP judge.
Maybe I'll throw one in for next years swap.
Maybe I'll throw one in for next years swap.
terrapinj
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So glad everything made it safe and sound!!! I was so so lucky to get that love child!! Had my liqour guy sell it to me out of his private stash. Thought someone else would enjoy it more. I know we share distribution but was sure you didn't have that one. Enjoy!! And im glad I didn't have to worry about it freezing on your porch in Cali! Phew! Tis the season
Cracked the Love Child today with some friends. So so good - easily one of the best sours I've had in while . Thanks again
tripplehazzard
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No problem.man!! I agree with you on that one. So glad you enjoyed it. Can't wait for its release to come back around!!
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A bit off topic here, but... when the NEXT swap happens, I will be ready...
For starters, I discovered that Jolly Pumpkin and Artesian Ales just started to distro to my county. In addition, there is a new beer-centric bar that recently opened near me which does sell "to-go" bottles. One of managers is a sour fan it seems, and is excited to get in some new sours (right now limited). He is hoping to build the market I suppose. I told him I was all in. He is even thinking about putting one on tap! I didn't even know they had sour beers on tap! He has some Brett stuff on tap already (Petrus Winter #9).
Anyway, This combined with a connection for scoring a few bottles from Atlanta from time to time via a work connection, means that my sour pipeline should be good. The Goose Island "sisters" series I can get too, and there are a few I've heard that are nicely sour. I am going to try and slowly stock up on these sours and other local Brett beers in anticipation of the next swap.
I know I asked about storage already, and I have some bottle stored horizontal. On one bottle it says to store upright (Boulevard Tank #7) Why?
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For starters, I discovered that Jolly Pumpkin and Artesian Ales just started to distro to my county. In addition, there is a new beer-centric bar that recently opened near me which does sell "to-go" bottles. One of managers is a sour fan it seems, and is excited to get in some new sours (right now limited). He is hoping to build the market I suppose. I told him I was all in. He is even thinking about putting one on tap! I didn't even know they had sour beers on tap! He has some Brett stuff on tap already (Petrus Winter #9).
Anyway, This combined with a connection for scoring a few bottles from Atlanta from time to time via a work connection, means that my sour pipeline should be good. The Goose Island "sisters" series I can get too, and there are a few I've heard that are nicely sour. I am going to try and slowly stock up on these sours and other local Brett beers in anticipation of the next swap.
I know I asked about storage already, and I have some bottle stored horizontal. On one bottle it says to store upright (Boulevard Tank #7) Why?
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mhurst111
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Someone with more knowledge cellaring sours can give a better answer, but I think the main reason is so the yeast and whatever else may be in the bottle settles out on the bottom so when you pour, you get clear beer. I don't think storing on the side for long period would cause a problem as long as you move upright a few days to a week before you intend to drink the bottle.
BeerMeDuffMan
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I might be wrong but I think it has to do with oxidizing behind the cap faster whereas with a Cork you want to keep it horizontal to keep it wet and to ensure that it holds a proper seal.
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I think the jury is still out on it overall, but i store all beer upright whether corked or capped. Drying corks is rarely a concern anymore, and even less so on the typical cellaring timeline for beer.
So.... any plans for another sour swap??
Interested as well. I have my shipping box/carton all ready!
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two_hearted
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I might be interested in doing another one now that I am back in the country. Anyone else into it?
Indytruks138
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I'd be down come March probably, too much in the pipeline between now and then.
If there is another newbie spot open I'd love to get in on this!
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I'm out unless I get paired with a dude that lives next to the Commons or has a case of batch 6 Beats, or has unlimited blend 2 Atrials.
But seriously, I'm maxed out right now from other trades. I spent over 400 bucks in Januaray on shipping alone. Not to mention all the beer. But I have scored some great stuff. So it was all worth it.
The downside of this format is you get stiffed if your Santa lives in a place with crappy offerings. The upside is your Santa lives next to the Commons.
But seriously, I'm maxed out right now from other trades. I spent over 400 bucks in Januaray on shipping alone. Not to mention all the beer. But I have scored some great stuff. So it was all worth it.
The downside of this format is you get stiffed if your Santa lives in a place with crappy offerings. The upside is your Santa lives next to the Commons.
We got a WOB that sells package style and manager tells me jolly pumpkin and I think one other additional brewery that does sours, has JUST started to distro here. He is a sour fan, so that is a plus. Might be best to do in March for me too though.
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two_hearted
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Alright guys, keep an eye out for a new sour swap starting soon. It'll be pretty open-ended not super local specific to be more inclusive. Tell you friends, spread the word, etc. I'll post a link in here when its ready to go.
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two_hearted
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The Sour Swap #2 is up and running. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f38/sour-swap-2-a-463433/#post5959489
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