Xmas In July Tasting - VIC

[Yob]

I went to put some of the swap beers in the shed fridge tonight and found it already full of beers you blokes left..

definite first world problem developing

 

[Black n Tan]

2. Idzy - California Common Steam Ale. I really was not sure what to expect here. I thought steam beers were lagers brewed at elevated temperatures, but this is an ale. Pours a lovely bright straw to gold with a good lasting head and nice lacing. A lovely subtle fruit on the fore leading into a grainy malt and a lingering bitterness. Reminds be somewhat of a Kolsch, although a little more fruity and bitter. Is the fruit all hops derived or yeast (what yeast and temp)? Idzy this is a lovely beer and very well made. You should be proud.

 

[Nullnvoid]

I went to put some of the swap beers in the shed fridge tonight and found it already full of beers you blokes left..

definite first world problem developing

I thought you made sure all beers were taken . You seemed quite emphatic that all beers were to be taken and none left behind . Surely that happened!

 

[GrumpyPaul]

I went to put some of the swap beers in the shed fridge tonight and found it already full of beers you blokes left..

definite first world problem developing

My case of swap beers and a cube should be at your place somewhere waiting for me to pick up..maybe that would explain the more than expected beers

 

[Grainer]

My case of swap beers and a cube should be at your place somewhere waiting for me to pick up..maybe that would explain the more than expected beers

I made sure there were 2 crates put aside for you and Yob would be holding on to them for you..cheers

 

[Yob]

There are 2 boxes, assumed to be ro550, 2 green crates and another crate packed pretty full,

Your cube is by the shed door.

Gimme a ring, we'll sort it out

 

[AJ80]

2. Idzy - California Common Steam Ale. I really was not sure what to expect here. I thought steam beers were lagers brewed at elevated temperatures, but this is an ale. Pours a lovely bright straw to gold with a good lasting head and nice lacing. A lovely subtle fruit on the fore leading into a grainy malt and a lingering bitterness. Reminds be somewhat of a Kolsch, although a little more fruity and bitter. Is the fruit all hops derived or yeast (what yeast and temp)? Idzy this is a lovely beer and very well made. You should be proud.

Idzy - California common

There's nothing much I can add to this description (particularly as I've not tried a commercial example). I'm pretty sure you gave me a try of this at the swap and I like it just as much now as I did then. Dry and refreshing with a delightful fruity aroma ( restrained galaxy would be my guess or maybe Ella). This would be perfect for a hot, lazy Sunday arvo (but I would need more than one!).

Well brewed idzy - would be keen for the recipe.

 

[GrumpyPaul]

Picked up my swap at last.....I wish you buggers would label clearly. Yob and I had a channel figuring out what was what. Looks like I might be missing a couple, but its hard to be sure when they have been sitting outside - paper labels don't hold up to this wet weather too well.

Starting off with one without a number.....

Green stubby with ESB on the lid.

Pours a nice head - pretty loose (big bubbles) head dissipated pretty quick
Colour is Medium Amber/deep copper - which is spot on for an ESB.
tiny bit on the cloudy side - but I think that's chill more than any thing
Carbonation is moderate - again spot on for style.
I cant pick the hop that was used but it has mild hop flavour up front and nice and malty on the back of the palate as it goes down.

Overall a very nice ESB.

Well done whoever you are.

 

[Nullnvoid]

Picked up my swap at last.....I wish you buggers would label clearly. Yob and I had a channel figuring out what was what. Looks like I might be missing a couple, but its hard to be sure when they have been sitting outside - paper labels don't hold up to this wet weather too well.

Starting off with one without a number.....

Green stubby with ESB on the lid.

Pours a nice head - pretty loose (big bubbles) head dissipated pretty quick
Colour is Medium Amber/deep copper - which is spot on for an ESB.
tiny bit on the cloudy side - but I think that's chill more than any thing
Carbonation is moderate - again spot on for style.
I cant pick the hop that was used but it has mild hop flavour up front and nice and malty on the back of the palate as it goes down.

Overall a very nice ESB.

Well done whoever you are.

I think the ESB belongs to JB.

I have a bottle with the number 50 on it. It's either that or os. No idea what that is

 

[technobabble66]

I think the ESB & OS were from Relaxed Brewer.
The OS was an Oatmeal Stout.
Word on the street is that in an Alcohol-Fueled Frenzy he guzzled his way through whichever he intended to swap, & had to sub in the other. Hence a stubby of each.

 

[JB]

Yep that's right. My Imp ESB is #18 & probably nothing close to a true ESB

 

[GrumpyPaul]

Does anyone know what zeggie and syl's beers were?

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

Non existent

 

[Black n Tan]

Yep no shows from what I can tell. Poor form I think. I don't have a number 11 but that could be just a swap day mishap, which is understandable.

 

[Yob]

I asked on the day and I'm pretty sure all were accounted for, however, by the end of the swap there was loads leftover somehow..

Things were possibly confused...

 

[Midnight Brew]

I think the ESB & OS were from Relaxed Brewer.
Word on the street is that in an Alcohol-Fueled Frenzy he guzzled his way through whichever he intended to swap, & had to sub in the other. Hence a stubby of each.

And for good reason too. I sampled his Apa and his Aaa and they were nothing short of amazing. Really had that magic home brewed touch. The type that cannot be bought in a bar or bottle shop.

Still kicking myself I couldn't get anything into bottles for this swap.

 

[Nullnvoid]

Ah of course, it says on the list, OS is the oatmeal stout. Must have had too many under my belt when I went shopping in the crate

I was luck enough to get one of Grainer's treacle stout. Haven't tried it yet, but looking forward to it.

 

[Grainer]

Picked up my swap at last.....I wish you buggers would label clearly. Yob and I had a channel figuring out what was what. Looks like I might be missing a couple, but its hard to be sure when they have been sitting outside - paper labels don't hold up to this wet weather too well.

Starting off with one without a number.....

Green stubby with ESB on the lid.

Pours a nice head - pretty loose (big bubbles) head dissipated pretty quick
Colour is Medium Amber/deep copper - which is spot on for an ESB.
tiny bit on the cloudy side - but I think that's chill more than any thing
Carbonation is moderate - again spot on for style.
I cant pick the hop that was used but it has mild hop flavour up front and nice and malty on the back of the palate as it goes down.

Overall a very nice ESB.

Well done whoever you are.

Yeah we missed yours then tried to scrounge up a few but I think we gave you a few extras as consolation..

 

[Grainer]

Ah of course, it says on the list, OS is the oatmeal stout. Must have had too many under my belt when I went shopping in the crate

I was luck enough to get one of Grainer's treacle stout. Haven't tried it yet, but looking forward to it.

Damn you... I only have 1 bottle left LMAO

 

[Grainer]

Just put about 5 bottles in the house to get ready to drink.