Braufrau - as you pointed out it takes you just as long to make a partial and the one you put into last years swap easily held its own against the others. Partials fine, anything that requires a can opener, no good.
But.... if any K&K brewers want to come along and talk to other brewers you are more than welcome to attend. The swap is just an excuse for brewers to get drunk together.... :lol:
Dark wit? As long as its not 10% Kenny i reckon thats fine, we dont want to restrict the styles completely, its just that many of us dont feel the need to drink 10% belgian strong ales in 40C heat watching the cricket.
What goes on BigH?
The aim is to get the actual swapping done before too many beers have disappeared. And as i discovered at BYBs house, 1 keg isnt over catering! If you think you are bringing too much beer think again! We then share whatever beers everyone has brought along and attempt to drain all of the hosts kegs and anyone else's kegs. Lots of food, some shenanigans and far too many photographs to fill in the blanks the next day. For those that stay the night the bbq will be fired up again for a greasy fry up.
WARNING..... homekegger. Noticed Dr Gonzos name on the list, beware of that eisbock...
December 13th seems to be popular, lets pencil that date in. Kick off around 12. Will get a few bbqs together (anyone want to lend me a weber for the day?) and cook as many different furry creatures as possible.
And Mike - a decocted pilsner would be very VERY nice. I have my first attempt at a single decoction pilsner lagering away now and a double decocted munich dunkel in primary. Not as hard (or time consuming) as i thought it would be and the smell of boiling mash is to die for! :icon_drool2:
