Secret Santa Sour Swap

[Irrenarzt]

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.

 

[terrapinj]

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]

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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[TrickyDick]

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?

TD

 

[mhurst111]

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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?

TD

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]

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?

TD

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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[TallDan]

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.

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.

 

[blizzard]

So.... any plans for another sour swap??

 

[TrickyDick]

Interested as well. I have my shipping box/carton all ready!

TD

 

[two_hearted]

I might be interested in doing another one now that I am back in the country. Anyone else into it?

 

[Brewbien]

Of course!

 

[Indytruks138]

I'd be down come March probably, too much in the pipeline between now and then.

 

[Canti4341]

I'm in the same boat as Indy - got way too much going out this month, wallet needs a breather before taking more on.

 

[Zinc_Saucier]

If there is another newbie spot open I'd love to get in on this!


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[usfmikeb]

I'd be interested as well...

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[Irrenarzt]

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.

 

[TrickyDick]

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.

TD


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[two_hearted]

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.

 

[two_hearted]

The Sour Swap #2 is up and running. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f38/sour-swap-2-a-463433/#post5959489