Vic Case Swap 2011- Xmas In July

[WarmBeer]

argh, I see, do what I did move the fermenting to the bathroom

Or the bedroom.

That "bloop, bloop, bloop" of the airlock is the brewer's equivalent of Barry White playing softly in the background.

 

[WarmBeer]

After an extended period of inactivity, both for the yeast and myself, I finally got around to bottling my swap contribution last night.

I'm going to update the wiki with a "Drink After" date, as it's going to need at least 2 weeks of conditioning to carbonate up.

Boy, had I forgotten how much of a PITA bottling is...

 

[Fourstar]

Boy, had I forgotten how much of a PITA bottling is...

Hence the reason* why mine is still in the keg! :icon_cheers:

*well, not really. it so it has as much contact time on the oak but i do need to clean some bottles still. <_<

 

[Siborg]

Hence the reason* why mine is still in the keg! :icon_cheers:

*well, not really. it so it has as much contact time on the oak but i do need to clean some bottles still. <_<

Mine's still in the keg... I'm leaving it til the last minute. Had a sample last night, and it's carbonated fine. Just needs a bit of conditioning. The harshness of the roast has mellowed, along with the hop bitterness. And it's damn silky smooth due to all the oatmeal.... I'm spewing I'm giving this away, but should have a little left to enjoy.

 

[Yob]

Spit has been organised and confirmed.

at this point I have gone for 3kg Lamb and 3kg Pork @ about $100 combined. (at this point)

If anyone has any special needs other than above I would suggest you ring Haugheys Butcher on (03)9870 1287 and order it, you can place the order under the Booking for Jesse for the 9 July and I can pick it up along with the spit and the meat as above.

Si, Im wondering if the Goat meat has been organised? The butcher will need a few days to get it sorted out so please dont delay if it's wanted, if not I can bump up the amounts above to say 3.5kg or something...???

Dropoff will occur in the am on the day, im still not sure what time we are aiming for to have the foods ready but I guess that will play out in time..

Jesse

 

[Siborg]

Spit has been organised and confirmed.

at this point I have gone for 3kg Lamb and 3kg Pork @ about $100 combined. (at this point)

If anyone has any special needs other than above I would suggest you ring Haugheys Butcher on (03)9870 1287 and order it, you can place the order under the Booking for Jesse for the 9 July and I can pick it up along with the spit and the meat as above.

Si, Im wondering if the Goat meat has been organised? The butcher will need a few days to get it sorted out so please dont delay if it's wanted, if not I can bump up the amounts above to say 3.5kg or something...???

Dropoff will occur in the am on the day, im still not sure what time we are aiming for to have the foods ready but I guess that will play out in time..

Jesse

Bump em up to 3.5 each anyway. I'll order a couple of kilos of goat and a few chooks. I'll have some spuds and a bunch of assorted roast veggies to have with the meat.

Who else is bringing food, and what are you bringing? At this stage some sides (fourstar: potato salad?), salads and or nibblies would be good. We'll be aiming to eat at 5ish, so we'll want something to snack on from 12.

 

[Fourstar]

At this stage some sides (fourstar: potato salad?), salads and or nibblies would be good.

I dont think its possible as i'll be catching PT from abbotsford and i want to avoid potential death this time around.

I'll also be arriving like 4-5PM with the way things will pan out.

 

[Siborg]

Should be fine fourstar. Just remember to bring some for anyone who wants some on the train

 

[WarmBeer]

I shall bring along some beer-compatible snacks (read: chips, twisties, doritos, etc)

 

[brendo]

I'll bring some kick arse smoked kabanna and other assorted beer compatible snacks. Might be able to rustle up a salad too.

 

[Steve@PMF82]

I can do a potato salad if no one else is, also happy to grab some cliche beer related snacks, spiced nut mix, pretzels, crackers and a sharp cheddar.

 

[scott_penno]

What time is it anticipated 'the swap' will occur? I'm only able to attend for a few hours and was hoping if I could time it right, I'd be able to drop my contribution off and leave with my collection of swap beers...


sap.

 

[wakkatoo]

Everyone has to arrive first. I'll be there with Lecterfern and Kleiny around 4-5ish so will probably be one of the later ones I'm guessing...

 

[insane_rosenberg]

G'Day Wolfy and Golani,

I dropped off my swap submission to Siborg's on Friday (hopefully he doesn't drink it all). But I also left you each a micro vial of WY3711.

Wolfy,
If I could swap you for the BrewLab Thames Valley 2 that would be great.

R,
If I could swap you for the Wy1728 Scottish Ale, that would also be great.

I'm hanging out to collect my swap from Siborg's in about a fortnight! Have a good one!

-Shane.

 

[manticle]

Mine is bottled and slowly carbing.

Normally I like to have beers ready to go for the swap but brewing this was a long process. While it's drinkable now it's a reasonable sized Belgian ale and it really could do with some more maturation time.

If people can put it aside till they's consumed their other swaps or at the very least, give it another 4-6 weeks before cracking, I think it will benefit.

Up to the individual of course.

 

[Wolfy]

After an extended period of inactivity, both for the yeast and myself, I finally got around to bottling my swap contribution last night.

I'm going to update the wiki with a "Drink After" date, as it's going to need at least 2 weeks of conditioning to carbonate up.

I was a bit the same, I'll keep the bottles in the lounge where its a good temp, but the test batch (same yeast) is drinking well after 2-3 weeks so I'd expect my submission will be best to drink about 1-2 weeks after the swap.

 

[Lecterfan]

My swap batch was part of a double batch I brewed - and I've already drunk all of the excess bar 4 longnecks. Not that this is any indication of how ready they are, more an indication of my hedonistic tendencies. But it is 7 weeks in the bottle so more or less as good as its going to get for the style. Not that it is close to style, but it is yummy regardless.

Also, as one of the out-of-towners coming I'd like to acknowledge in advance all the effort that you guys are puttingin to make this happen. Huge logistic - kudos!

Cheers. :icon_cheers:


EDIT: Do I have to label the bottles somehow other than "LF" (Lecterfan) on the bottle cap???

 

[Wolfy]

EDIT: Do I have to label the bottles somehow other than "LF" (Lecterfan) on the bottle cap???

Previously (and I have done so this time already) the bottle caps are labeled with your swap number, that way they are easy to arrange/distribute/swap on the day.

 

[Lecterfan]

Previously (and I have done so this time already) the bottle caps are labeled with your swap number, that way they are easy to arrange/distribute/swap on the day.

Oops. Err - maybe I will just put some masking tape on each bottle with the number of something. I am new to this, please be gentle.

 

[Wolfy]

Oops. Err - maybe I will just put some masking tape on each bottle with the number of something. I am new to this, please be gentle.

I've only been to one.
But when the bottles are all spread ready to swap, numbers on the caps help make it much easier to ensure everything is in order.