2014 Vic Xmas Caseswap TASTING

[poggor]

Ok. Thought i'd get this started as i'm keen to start trying beers!

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout ?BOTTLE RECENTLY?
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 DRINKING 14/12
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA BOTTLE 19/11
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA
15. Luke1992
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison)
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
18. pedleyr
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - my first Saison, wish me (or I suppose you) luck! BOTTLE 5/11
22.
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW
24. Meats


Think this is about right I have tried to estimate the drinking time here but everyone feel free to update this list with pertinent information!
Here they are all laid out in a row:

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Nice work poggor!

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout ?BOTTLE RECENTLY?
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 DRINKING 14/12
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA BOTTLE 19/11
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA
15. Luke1992
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison)
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
18. pedleyr
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
22.
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW
24. Meats

 

[poggor]

Ok so I've cracked the first one:

Number 8 Damn's Golden Ale.



Nice deep Gold colour (more amber) Good head.
Beautiful refreshing ale, really drinkable, not overly bitter or strong, reckon this would be a great session brew.

Thanks Damn!

g

 

[GrumpyPaul]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout ?BOTTLE RECENTLY?
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 DRINKING 14/12
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA BOTTLE 19/11
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
15. Luke1992
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison)
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
18. pedleyr
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
22.
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW
24. Meats

 

[technobabble66]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout ?BOTTLE RECENTLY?
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA BOTTLE 19/11
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison)
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW

Absent:
15. Luke1992
18. pedleyr
22.
24. Meats


Added some detail on mine, plus a bit of formatting (feel free to remove if desired - just thought it better to remove those not present)

 

[Siborg]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA BOTTLE 19/11
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison)
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW

Absent:
15. Luke1992
18. pedleyr
22.
24. Meats

 

[poggor]

does a milk stout actually have milk in it?

 

[Siborg]

does a milk stout actually have milk in it?

Nah, it has lactose sugar added to it to sweeten it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stout#Milk_stout

 

[Siborg]

Just poured a glass from a bottle that I was filling and lost conecntration so it lost a lot of carbonation (counter-pressure filled) as well as sprayed beer all over the place.
Even with the loss of carb, I think it's acceptable, so the swap ones should be good. I hate over-carbed stout.

 

[poggor]

Dammit. I really have to stop drinking!
On to beer number 2


Navaraus Beerswap Ale II (#12)



Really nice colour and great clarity. What finings did you use? Good head too with some lace on the glass which is nice. Maybe could have done with a little more bitterness and some more late hops. Still, nice beer, good for drinking on this 34c day. Also, no hint of any off flavours or anything to criticise. Nice one!

g

 

[poggor]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA BOTTLE 19/11
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison)
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)

 

[AJ80]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA BOTTLE 19/11
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison) - ready
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)

 

[Mayor of Mildura]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA Drink After 3/12
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison) - ready
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)

Mine is more or less ready. Maybe leave a few more days to be sure.

 

[Whiteferret]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Melandolin Induced Munich Dunkel - Think it came 4 out of 21 in recent comp DRINKING NOW
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA Drink After 3/12
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison) - ready
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier - Bottled 26/11 Leave for 2 weeks and go for it
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)

 

[Grainer]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Munich Dunkel - DRINKING LAST WEEK.. BEEN READY FOR AGES
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose DRINKING NOW?
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Oaten Amber DRINKING OZ DAY
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA Drink After 3/12
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison) - ready
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier - Bottled 26/11 Leave for 2 weeks and go for it
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)

 

[Tahoose]

My beer #5 is a 7.2% rye IPA, 69 ibu and ready to drink

 

[Mardoo]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Munich Dunkel - DRINKING LAST WEEK.. BEEN READY FOR AGES
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose Rye IPA, Drink now
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Onan's Oats, Oaten Brown, Still carbing up so leave out of fridge for a couple weeks. Drink Australia Day
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA Drink After 3/12
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison) - ready
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier - Bottled 26/11 Leave for 2 weeks and go for it
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)[/quote]

 

[navarau]

I thought I had better update everybody on the beer I brewed for the swap. I did put a QR code on the label which links to my website page for that beer. I now know not everybody will be aware of what QR codes are so here is the link.
http://www.guyshillbrewery.com/summer-beerswap-ale-ii There is also another page for the original beer I brewed but decided not to swap it as it had a bit of the yeast cake in the last two bottles. you can find it here. http://www.guyshillbrewery.com/summer-beerswap-ale

Also, The number on the label has nothing to do with my swap list number. Its just my own numbering system. Sorry if this confused anybody.

 

[navarau]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Munich Dunkel - DRINKING LAST WEEK.. BEEN READY FOR AGES
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose Rye IPA, Drink now
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Onan's Oats, Oaten Brown, Still carbing up so leave out of fridge for a couple weeks. Drink Australia Day
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA Drink After 3/12
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau Drink now http://www.guyshillbrewery.com/summer-beerswap-ale-ii
13. mofox1 - Ella Pale / Galaxy Pale
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison) - ready
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier - Bottled 26/11 Leave for 2 weeks and go for it
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)[/quote]

 

[mofox1]

1. Midnight Brew - Sons of Zeus IPA (Red X, Apollo, Bravo) DRINKING 25/12
2. Grainer - Munich Dunkel - DRINKING LAST WEEK.. BEEN READY FOR AGES
3. Idzy BOTTLED ON THE DAY!
4. Brewnut - Fruity Hopped Saison with Brett DRINKING NOW
5. Tahoose Rye IPA, Drink now
6. Siborg - Milk Stout - ready to drink
7. Mardoo - Onan's Oats, Oaten Brown, Still carbing up so leave out of fridge for a couple weeks. Drink Australia Day
8. Damn - Golden Ale or APA DRINKING NOW
9. technobabble66 - Red Red Y'All Saison, leave out to carb, DRINKING 14/12 (may be better after a few months)
10. Mayor of Mildura - IPA Drink After 3/12
11. JB - bastardised Zombie Dust BOTTLE 22/11
12. Navarau Drink now http://www.guyshillbrewery.com/summer-beerswap-ale-ii
13. mofox1 - 13a. Ella Pale / 13b. Galaxy Pale. Drink after 5/12
14. GrumpyPaul - Red IPA- bottled 25/11 - I suggest leaving out of the fridge to carb up for 3 to 4 weeks
16. AJ80 - dusty sunrise (rye saison) - ready
17. Whiteferret - Belgian Witbier - Bottled 26/11 Leave for 2 weeks and go for it
19. AndrewF - Northern English brown ale DRINKING NOW
20. djaroo7( Steam Beer)
21. DJ_L3THAL - FOON Saison - DRINK DECEMBER / JANUARY
23. poggor Dr Pratt's Wit's End (Hefeweizen) DRINKING NOW dare i say it: enjoy with a piece of lemon/lime (the citrus really compliments the phenols!)