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It's beautiful Doc. Now I want one even more. Reckon I could slip the panels round the side of the house when SWMBO wasn't looking?

Forgot these - some other gear I picked up along the way: Deschutes Obsidian Stout, Mirrorpond Pale Ale, Inversion IPA HOTD Adam Deschutes Black Butte Porter and Alaskan Amber Growlers of Stone IPA and RR Deification And some recent pickups out of San Diego and Chicago: L to R: Beer...

Yep, made it to Russian River first, then to Stone. Russian River - wow. Couldn't believe how much top-notch beer comes out of such a small operation (10bbl kit!). Great little bar, very tidy pizzas, and beautiful beers. Vinnie was kind enough to take time out of his day to take me out back...

"boppelbock"... is this the 2008 version of "rice gulls"? Yeah, the mash was pretty chopped up after several hours of decoction, husks were very, very soft. Clearly hot break in the mash tun - about an inch think, and siltier than silt. It acted like a clay barrier - sparge water sat on top...

I can now say I feel your pain. 6 of us decided to do a big batch on the weekend - first runnings for doppelbock, second for bock. We brought in an expert triple decoction lager fiend for his multiaward winning experience, a brewer to whom 12 hour brewdays are no stranger. He warned us to expect...

The Victory Old Jubilation was sensational when the temp dropped down to the 2-3C mark, Anchor Christmas Ale was also good about the same time, rated the Brasseries deRocs Brune, Cantillon was a treat, I've already talked up the Ballast Point Dorado (but I'll do it again), Alaskan Smoked...

And this lot, mainly courtesy of South Bay Drugs & Liquor in San Diego. Joey loves his beer, he buys it fresh and deserves to be listed at #29 of the Top 50 beer stores in the world. L to R: Cantillon Rose de Gambrinus, Cantillon Lou Pepe, Jolly Pumpkin La Roja, Russian River Damnation, The...

Been a while since I posted some of the commercials I've got a hold of... L to R: Lindemans Gueuze Cuvee Renee, Brasseries deRocs Blanche Double, Brasseries deRocs Brune, Brasseries deRocs Tripel Imperiale, Brasseries deRocs Grand Cru, Foret Saison, Allagash Dubbel Reserve, Ommegange White...

These are great. UNTIL... the first time you wear them into any male urinal... then, I dunno, the beer just kinda tastes funny :blink:

Used mine last weekend. Third stubby - most of the hand peeled off in one foul chunk. I know it's pewter and all, but damn... thought I'd get better wear out of it than that.

Yeah, I suspect this is a big part of my palate education - I tend to rate a beer 10 to 15 points higher in FG when MO or GP used in significant quantities. I thought it had enough dry to it to be balanced, it justed "sweet" to my undecuated palate, but that's just my perception of the malts...

Finished the box. Folks, I'm impressed. I just love this idea, and hats off for whoever originally came up with the concept. We really should do 2 a year I reckon - summer styles and winter styles. The recurring theme of champagne bottles, flash labels and great summer beers is a dangerous...

Been working my way through a few of these beers, and really enjoyed them. Such a top idea, and a great way to try some inventive interpretations on styles... please excuse my overuse of words like "palate" and "carbonic"... the beer ****** in me clearly likes to come out after a beer or two...

Ladies and Gents, thanks for a sensational afternoon... GL for hosting yet again, and not getting too upset when people asked "how many bottles do I take?", Vlad for a taste of one of the finest Barleywines I've ever tasted, kook for a cider that was to die for, doogiechap for a smooth choc...

I tell you what, if you buggers crack the ton in this thread, Cap'n Sensible will deadset thrash you beyond getting cut in half with a bread knife. I believe posting restraint in a case swap thread is considered a luxury in WA... You want to know who's getting it tough? You lot are. I'm...

Between this and the bottle washer, you are putting together some seriously clever ****. Good on you for trying this stuff out; if it doesn't work, well, nothing ventured, etc and if it does - just get some stats together to keep the tech heads happy, and you'll be retailing in no time...

Tony, all I can say is that it doesn't take *that* long to drink a longnecks worth of beer... and I am led to understand that most SWMBO love it when you are already primed and in the Christmas spirit. :beerbang:

OK, so this time round, I've ended up with 4 bombers of each of the following: - Stone Arrogant ******* - Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout - Rogue Dead Guy Ale - Allagash Reserve Tripel - Avery Hog Heaven Barley Wine - Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA So, maybe a tripel to start with some...

Dunno about that... they have a pretty good micro scene... and have done for a few decades. I've been trying about 3-4 new beers a week (not including anything with the word "light" in it, or resembling a piss after half a dozen pints) since I got here in March, and I've hardly left neighbouring...

Congrats on the bub! But it does lead me to one thought... baby bonus? I second Tony - buy what you ultimately want first time round, it will take some time to get your setup, but you'll be happier with it in the long run.