Qld Xmas-in-july Case Swap 2010

[clarkey7]

Pocket Beers: Did you end up using vanilla at all? I have hazelnut here that I'm tempted to try instead if that's the case. Will be taking a quick sample from the fermenter once it's complete and testing it with both, whatever I like the best ends up as the final product

Yep - 2 of the biggest, plumpest Vanilla Beans I've seen.

I have more if required for secondary, but probably won't bother as the beer will stand up on it's own (literally).

PB

 

[chappo1970]

Pulled out of the swap sorry to say. Work is just controlling my life lately leaving little time to brew so rather than offering up a half assed effort I would rather pull out and bat another day. I will still be attending with a keg of some beery substance .


(Does anyone out there contract brew? h34r: )

 

[bradsbrew]

Pulled out of the swap sorry to say. Work is just controlling my life lately leaving little time to brew so rather than offering up a half assed effort I would rather pull out and bat another day. I will still be attending with a keg of some beery substance .


(Does anyone out there contract brew? h34r: )

Mate we were expecting a half arsed effort anyway

 

[winkle]

Pulled out of the swap sorry to say. Work is just controlling my life lately leaving little time to brew so rather than offering up a half assed effort I would rather pull out and bat another day. I will still be attending with a keg of some beery substance .


(Does anyone out there contract brew? h34r: )

Outback Brewery should be able to help you out .

Gee no time for drinking with your 'mates' or brewing - hope your getting plenty of nooky .

 

[bonj]

He's spending too much time with a certain folks-vahgen

 

[chappo1970]

He's spending too much time with a certain folks-vahgen

Shhhhhhh! Bonj! Don't want everyone thinking I've gone all weird

 

[Batz]

Shhhhhhh! Bonj! Don't want everyone thinking I've gone all weird

 

[NickB]

I concur!

OT: Did you enjoy your phone messages Chappo.... It was all Troydo, I swear..... h34r:

 

[winkle]

Finally brewing my contribution, its taken a while. <_<
A dark saison @ ~7% ABV, hovering at the top end of the range for everything according to the style sheet. Of a mind to use the slurry on a strong stout :icon_cheers: .
I'd better get a few more batches down for the swap as well.

 

[clarkey7]

Mine's done fermenting....i'll taste it later tonight and see if i need to add more vanilla or not.

PB :icon_cheers:

 

[bconnery]

Is this still set for the 17th?
I raise it because as Good Beer Lunch email subscribers will know there's a planned big event on the 16th for International Brewers Day at Grand Central, and possibly that won't be the only event on that weekend...

I did try and find the date but it's a QLD case swap thread so finding actual information can be difficult

 

[clarkey7]

Update: Mild vanilla taste...definitely not the dominant flavour.

It's gonna be a great beer for winter as is, it currently tastes more like a chocolate oatmeal stout though....with a hint of vanilla

Happy to soak a couple more vanilla beans in some bourbon, rum or vodka for 24hrs then add in for a couple of days before bottling on the weekend.

What would people prefer? After all it's gonna be your beer.

PB

Edit: Sorry Ben, yes it's the 17th.

 

[Batz]

Is this still set for the 17th?
I raise it because as Good Beer Lunch email subscribers will know there's a planned big event on the 16th for International Brewers Day at Grand Central, and possibly that won't be the only event on that weekend...

Batz

 

[winkle]

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Batz

F*ck them, we got in first ages ago (and there's too much on in the month to swap {sic} it), just do the Friday nite like me (SWMBO permitting).

The Saison is resting in a cube-of-death, smelt glorious going in. Volume was a bit down and OG high due to me playing with my new toy "Rambo" - will adjust that by a flys doodle tomorrow before pitching the yeast, should be a good one.

 

[bconnery]

Well you might want to consider a change of date...

There's a big event planned at the Platform on Friday 16th with a lot of beers from around the country not normally seen in Brisbane and maybe some international as well.
This will be limited ticket event, so subscribe to goodbeers.com.au updates for a change to get yourself in.

There's also be an event on the Sunday at Archive. No confirmation on a Saturday event as yet but you really don't want to miss out on these!

I am kind of indirectly affiliated but not directly involved but there'll be more information and perhaps a dedicated thread coming soon...

 

[bconnery]

F*ck them, we got in first ages ago (and there's too much on in the month to swap {sic} it), just do the Friday nite like me (SWMBO permitting).

Well I'll be doing Friday for sure, then I have a mate's bucks on the 17th so I wouldn't have been case swapping anyway, but as long as everyone's up for multiple events it's all good.
I just wanted to make sure you guys were up to speed on these events...

 

[Lilo]

Better beers at the Swap than at any Commercial Event... Well mostly..

There was that one......

Swap 4 me 4 sure.

Lilo

 

[winkle]

Well I'll be doing Friday for sure, then I have a mate's bucks on the 17th so I wouldn't have been case swapping anyway, but as long as everyone's up for multiple events it's all good.
I just wanted to make sure you guys were up to speed on these events...

Sorry that came out a bit harsh which wasn't my intent.
I was just saying the date can't be moved, since people have moved work rosters etc and the rest of the weekends in the month are full.

 

[bconnery]

Sorry that came out a bit harsh which wasn't my intent.
I was just saying the date can't be moved, since people have moved work rosters etc and the rest of the weekends in the month are full.

It's all good. I understand the work issues etc. I just suggested it because I know that more than one beer event on a weekend can test the patience of other halves...
I also have an interest in wanting to ensure the success of the brewers day thing because a) these events have become fairly rare in Brisbane and I like to support them as much as I can and B) my wife is helping with it.
As I said a prior commitment on that day sees me not attending the swap anyway...

 

[chappo1970]

Pulled out of the swap sorry to say. Work is just controlling my life lately leaving little time to brew so rather than offering up a half assed effort I would rather pull out and bat another day. I will still be attending with a keg of some beery substance .


(Does anyone out there contract brew? h34r: )

Ok cancel this... I am back in! :icon_drunk:
Golden Belgian