What came in the mail for you today?

[TheEagleRising]

That's the expiration date. More like 4 years old. That was bottled 21 Jan 2016.

I stand corrected I read date wrong, so its date plus 3yrs, so its actually 18 Jan 21

 

[Dave Sarber]

The ones I just got, and Pman, are dated 12-09-22. I'm assuming they were brewed about 12-9-20, with a 2 year exp. date. I just looked in Michael Jackson's book, and it doesn't give a recommended aging, but with these darker beers, the general rule is that they hit their peak around 3 years. This is a good excuse to drink it now!

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Bottling date plus 3 years. Dave and mine were bottled September 12, 2019.

 

[Robert65]

"Beta" version of the SS Hydra from JaDeD. Can't wait to give it a test drive this weekend!

 

[Dave Sarber]

"Beta" version of the SS Hydra from JaDeD. Can't wait to give it a test drive this weekend! View attachment 667549View attachment 667550

WHOA! That puppy should have velocity stacks!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

 

[seanjwalker1]

Hallertau mittelfrue hops, saaz hops, new themowell thermometer with digital probe that I also will use to verify kegerator temp compared to Johnson Controller temp.

 

[kingmatt]

It didn't really come in the mail but I won this at a Homebrew competition yesterday and can't wait to brew with it!

 

[TheEagleRising]

New Co2 gauge

 

[jimyson]

A nice box from @Scturo for a giveaway he ran in the FotD SS round. Thank you!

 

[Spikybits]

Seemed that way! Had to Email once but took 2 weeks. It came VERY well packed from BelgianMart.

Did you order from BelgianMart? seems like this is the only way i will be able to try 12. Is it legit?

 

[Dave Sarber]

Did you order from BelgianMart? seems like this is the only way i will be able to try 12. Is it legit?

Yes.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Did you order from BelgianMart? seems like this is the only way i will be able to try 12. Is it legit?

As far as I know it's the only way. Darn good well done beer. Needs to warm up to truly appreciate it. For me, I got 3. One for now. One to share. One to age. Since me and others are doing W12 clones it made sense. $130 for 3 and a glass/shipping. Only live once right?

 

[Northern_Brewer]

If you're dropping that kind of cash (ouch! Think my 6-pack cost <€15 - plus a ferry trip ;-) ) then it's worth getting a St Bernardus Abt and Rochefort 10 to try alongside, they're similar but different.

 

[Dave Sarber]

At least where I live (southern Arizona) the St. Bernardus Abt and Rochefort 10 are available locally, not so for the Westvleteren XII.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

From more beer. I saved quite a lot of green on the grain compared to LHBS and several other online stores.

 

[bleme]

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From more beer. I saved quite a lot of green on the grain compared to LHBS and several other online stores.

Thanks for the reminder! The longer I procrastinate ordering, the harder it's going to be to have a beer ready for Irishfest!

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

If you're dropping that kind of cash (ouch! Think my 6-pack cost <€15 - plus a ferry trip ;-) ) then it's worth getting a St Bernardus Abt and Rochefort 10 to try alongside, they're similar but different.

Love Roch series. Not as big on Bern. Ever ship to the US?? [emoji6] Been a while but don't remember the fruitiness with R/B as with W.

 

[Northern_Brewer]

You'll have to prise them from my cold dead hands....

I've done the side by side tasting a couple of times, and each time the Rochefort has come out slightly on top for me. But the human brain works on differences, so you learn a lot about the beers by being able to compare them with others that are similar-but-different rather than just having them on their own.

 

[camonick]

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From more beer. I saved quite a lot of green on the grain compared to LHBS and several other online stores.

I order quite frequently from MoreBeer and have always been satisfied

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I haven’t used Viking malt yet, the price is right though!

 

[BongoYodeler]

You'll have to prise them from my cold dead hands....

I've done the side by side tasting a couple of times, and each time the Rochefort has come out slightly on top for me. But the human brain works on differences, so you learn a lot about the beers by being able to compare them with others that are similar-but-different rather than just having them on their own.

Went to Oxford in 2014 to visit family, and while there my wife and I took a side trip via the Eurostar over to Belgium. Brought home a dozen Westy 12s. Gave a few away to family and friends, (still holding onto one). A couple years ago my son and I did a blind tasting of three beers: Westy12, Rochefort 10, and a "local" Sixth Glass from Boulevard Brewing. All three were superb, and while Sixth Glass wasn't too far out of place it did come in 3rd on both my list and my son's list. My son slightly preferred the Westy 12, while I slightly preferred the Rochefort 10.

Nearly two years ago I drank my next-to-last bottle of Westy. It was even better than I'd remembered it. I'm really looking forward to that last bottle, even though I have no idea when I'll finally open it.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Weird bacon

 

[TwistedGray]

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Weird bacon

You BotM membership offering?

 

[Dave Sarber]

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Weird bacon

I'll arm wrassle you for the jalapeno!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

You BotM membership offering?

Yes it is.

I'll arm wrassle you for the jalapeno!

No contest, you win.

 

[Robert65]

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I always enjoy seeing your BotM posts. They make me appreciate even more the stuff I get from my local pig wizard. [emoji6]

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I always enjoy seeing your BotM posts. They make me appreciate even more the stuff I get from my local pig wizard. [emoji6]

I’ll bet you pay a lot less for it too! I’m not complaining, it was a gift, but one I would not get for myself.

 

[OnePlate]

Today I opened a packet from Aliexpress that was supposed to be a motor speed controller for a second stir plate build but was surprised with a pair of large gold-colored hoop earrings.

Dispute processed, refund incoming.

 

[TwistedGray]

Today I opened a packet from Aliexpress that was supposed to be a motor speed controller for a second stir plate build but was surprised with a pair of large gold-colored hoop earrings.

Dispute processed, refund incoming.

Tomato, tomatoe.