NSW AHB Xmas Case 2005

[Duff]

The cases are starting to come in and I'm starting to find it hard not to keep heading out to the garage and looking at all the bottles

Some very well thought out labels as well which look excellent, will definately have to rack the grey matter a bit to come up with something. If any of the northern area brewers are going next Monday night to the get together, bring your beers and I'll do a pick up there. Save you the extra trip.

Cheers.

 

[Doc]

Awesome Duff.

I'll be at the North Western Sydney Brewers meet on Monday and plan to have my Xmas Case with me for hand over.

For everyone else you have 10 days left to get you case to Duff's via any intermediate points (excpet the CC/Newie boys which from memory is the 23rd at Marks Home Brew).

Schmik, I'm planning on the 27th for the exchange at your joint.

Looking forward to getting stuck into the xmas case in about 2 weeks.

I'll start a new topic on the 26/27th so we can post recipes, reviews etc.

Beers,
Doc

 

[Borret]

Dropped mine off at Shmicks on the way home this arvo. Sorry to say my labelling won't quite be up to the standard of some but I have put 2 dozen something elses with the case that I will leave to your imagination. Will be a good to see what people think it's other use is. The IT guys may have a small headstart here...

But back to the case- I'm sure Shmick won't mind me comenting that I got a small tasting of his Xmas case brew while I was there and I must say it is something to look forward to. I'm thinking a definate must brew from my end. A damn fine drop.

Now hanging out for pickup day.

Borret

 

[Doc]

I think I can make a pretty accurate educated guess on what you have included as a Xmas Case Bonus Borrett
It will make a welcome inclusion to the collection.

Beers,
Doc

 

[Linz]

OK Doc,

Ive got mine, redbeards, Jase's and took control of POL's (and all is intact too, POL) this evening.

My understanding is that Beerslayer will be open for drop offs this Sat( after 10am), but PM him first to confirm.

I'll be doing a fly-by past Beer slayers place to collect and run up to Duffs.

If ANYONE on the S / S/W / E cant make it PM me with details and I'll get round to pick up.


Beerz

Linz

 

[homebrewworld.com]

Good onya Linz !
BeerSlayer will have mine on Fri. only bottling the case on Wed as its been cold conditioning. Anyway im looking forward to it all soon.
Cheers

 

[redbeard]

Thanks for picking my case up Linz. Had a quick taste test tonight of one of my spare bottles. Still needs another week or 2 for better carbonation, presuming I got the bulk priming right. The taste wasnt quite what i was expecting. Not bad, just different. Am looking forward to the reviews ;-)

 

[Stickler]

Hi All, can somebody PM me Beerslayer's address in Bexley?. I pm'd him myself but haven't received a reply and would like to drop the brew off on Saturday.

Have tasted my brew and I've decided it is an "old" not a porter. Therefore it shall be named "Stickler's Old".

cheers.

 

[Hopsta]

I have some good news and some bad news......

Bad news is for the first time in 28 brews i have a bacterial infection, my xmas case brown ale smells like vinegar and is going down the drain. Of all the brews i have done why this one!!!! PITA!!!!

Good news is that i currently have a Belgian Golden Strong Ale in CC cube at the moment so this will be my replacement contribution. It wont be ready to bottle for another week though so you will need to allow a bit of time for it to condition properly, but at ~10% AV i cant imagine any of you will be too fussed.

I was really looking forward to letting this brew age for a while.... DOH!
But it'll be great getting sample everyone brews cant wait!

Cheers,
Hopsta

 

[Stuster]

Sounds like a yummy contribution Hopsta. Lucky for us that the brown got an infection.

Sing with me
Twenty four bottles of beer on the wall
Twenty four bottles of beer

:beer:

 

[Hopsta]

And if one of those bottles should purposely be poured there will be 23 bottles of beer on the wall!!!!

 

[shmick]

For everyone else you have 10 days left to get you case to Duff's via any intermediate points (excpet the CC/Newie boys which from memory is the 23rd at Marks Home Brew).

Schmik, I'm planning on the 27th for the exchange at your joint.

Looking forward to getting stuck into the xmas case in about 2 weeks.

I'll start a new topic on the 26/27th so we can post recipes, reviews etc.

Beers,
Doc

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Drop off for the Newcastle guys is 21/11 (Mon)
I'll be picking them up Mon afternoon from Mark's as it's the only day I can get over there.
If anyone can't make it by then don't panic - let me know and I'll get my mate to pick them up before Fri.

Doc - 27/11 is still ok with me

 

[Gough]

For everyone else you have 10 days left to get you case to Duff's via any intermediate points (excpet the CC/Newie boys which from memory is the 23rd at Marks Home Brew).

Schmik, I'm planning on the 27th for the exchange at your joint.

Looking forward to getting stuck into the xmas case in about 2 weeks.

I'll start a new topic on the 26/27th so we can post recipes, reviews etc.

Beers,
Doc

[post="91007"][/post]​

Drop off for the Newcastle guys is 21/11 (Mon)
I'll be picking them up Mon afternoon from Mark's as it's the only day I can get over there.
If anyone can't make it by then don't panic - let me know and I'll get my mate to pick them up before Fri.

Doc - 27/11 is still ok with me

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Thanks again Shmick I'll make sure mine are there by Monday for you... I need some more room in the brew-cupboard anyway :lol:

Shawn.

 

[KoNG]

I'm trying to find some time to bottle tomorrow night... before heading to melbourne for 3 days.
if not, i will get it bottled tuesday night... either way will need some time to condition (i'll put my bottled date on the label)

KoNG

 

[pint of lager]

Thanks Linz. They had lots of SMH in there.

In hindsight, I should have labeled the crates with my name to make it easier on the sorters. All the bottles have a label on them as well as a lid code. The label isn't flash, but it does detail the recipe.

Sampled one the other day, it is a bit overcarbonated on pouring, cracked all the bottles to let some pressure off. Not exactly to style, balances to the hops rather than malt, but still a very nice drop. Am very pleased I have a 19 litre keg left over as well as half a dozen bottles.

On reciept, people may want to ease the head pressure again.

 

[Tim]

Can someone please PM me beerslayers address? (i havent heard from him) I will be over bexley way on Sat afternoon to make my drop off!

 

[Doc]

Can someone please PM me beerslayers address? (i havent heard from him) I will be over bexley way on Sat afternoon to make my drop off!

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Linz should be able to help you out with his address and contact details when he comes online tonight.

Beers,
Doc

 

[Tim]

Cheers,
Thanks Doc. Just noticed beer slayer is online now, i'll shoot him another PM.

 

[beer slayer]

Hi guys

The drop off for Bexley is on Sat 19th between 10am and 3pm I can also make it in the morning a couple of days next week if that is also convenient. Just send a PM for address details or any other drop off times.

Cheers
:beer:

 

[Weizguy]

G'day Xmas case contributors/ recipients,

I have a caveat for those who intend to consume their beers immediately or ASAP after receipt of the case.

For mine, at least, the weisse is still undercarbonated. As there was some indication that it might be a good beer (i.e light in alcohol and thirst-quenchingly sour) for Boxing day, I feel it prudent to advise that it's probably best left until then.

The flavour will improve in a weisse, according to BYO mag, up to 3 years, but that's just getting silly.
If the beer is too sour for your taste, you can always throw a dash of woodruff syrup, raspberry, blackcurrant, or other cordial in the glass to make a Berliner spritzer, to help you through it. This beer may be a challenging style for some tastebuds, so beware...

I'd appreciate if anyone else has suggestions for consumption of their beer, please advise before I start quaffing indiscriminately, too.

Cheers and Xmas beers.

Seth contributor