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I also sent what is essentially trash. Everyone gets cardboard sixer holders!
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Captain Duvel posted:I thought this was supposed to be open like an advent calendar. Are we saying it gently caress it this year? I thought it was just a basic trade.
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Captain Duvel posted:I thought this was supposed to be open like an advent calendar. Are we saying it gently caress it this year? I think because people wanted to get started right away, the advent calendar thing went out the window. That doesn't mean you can't surprise your BIF with your wrapping skills.
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Captain Duvel posted:I thought this was supposed to be open like an advent calendar. Are we saying it gently caress it this year? It was kind of "gently caress it" this year. I initially thought it was going to be advent calendar when I signed up, but regular BiF is still rad. Maybe a grand return in 2021! I did appreciate not having to wrap 12 beers/bottles though, as that part takes way longer than I think it does.
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I said gently caress it because my state is definitely going to be shutting down again at some point if our COVID numbers don’t start going back down. I wanted to be able to get everything I wanted to ship before that happened.
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RembrandtQEinstein posted:It was kind of "gently caress it" this year. I initially thought it was going to be advent calendar when I signed up, but regular BiF is still rad. Maybe a grand return in 2021! I'd just wrap cans/bottles traditionally, in brown paper bags.
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I wrap my cans the same regardless of situation Git fukd im lazy
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Works for me. I also wrap mine in brown packing paper or just bubble wrap
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Captain Duvel posted:I thought this was supposed to be open like an advent calendar. Are we saying it gently caress it this year? I asked that same question at the start and was told it was a standard BiF with $50 minimum beer cost. I think the intent was to allow more people to participate since the 12 bottles thing might have been a bit much for some people. Pictured below is the shipment from danbanana from the Midwest. All of the ones I've had so far(Rustic Lager. BiB, Dunkel, Market Rate) have been good. Really looking forward to trying the dino smores and the various Deth's Tar variants
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Apache posted:I asked that same question at the start and was told it was a standard BiF with $50 minimum beer cost. I think the intent was to allow more people to participate since the 12 bottles thing might have been a bit much for some people. Pictured below is the shipment from danbanana from the Midwest. All of the ones I've had so far(Rustic Lager. BiB, Dunkel, Market Rate) have been good. Really looking forward to trying the dino smores and the various Deth's Tar variants That 2nd Shift Katy is a great choice.
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Anisocoria Feldman posted:That 2nd Shift Katy is a great choice. I think it's a good mixed-ferm saison that benefits from (now) being in cans and at a price point that makes it a better buy than a lot of other options. I don't think it's top-tier of the style but most of those run $15-$30 for a 750, and Katy is like $16 for a four pack.
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I’ll still do a mini-review for each beer. Cracked two today. First up is Boom Island’s Witness, a traditional wit.  Very smooth and refreshing. I hosed up the pour and didn’t get much of a head but still very tasty. This wit focuses on the citrus rather than the banana/clove flavor of a Hoegaarden or the like. I would crush these during the summer. Next up is Bang Brewing’s Italian Pils.  What an interesting beer! It’s hard to tell from the picture but it pours a very slight...pink(?) in the glass, with champagne-like bubbles. Beautiful lacing and the head stays constant throughout. Light with a slight bitterness. My girlfriend and I split this over dinner and it paired perfectly.
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Back once again with a review of a weird beer! Brewer: Celestial Beerworks and Martin House Brewing Company collab Beer: The Side Dish Style: Stovetop Stuffing Ale Glassware: Imperial Pint Glass  Appearance: A nice unroasted chestnut color, with a bright white foam of tiny bubbles that mostly dissipates over a few minutes, leaving a small ring of bubbles around the top Smell: Very herbaceous. I'm definitely picking up the sage and thyme. I have to really hunt for the cranberries, but my wife said it was the first thing she smelled. Taste: It tastes like some pretty good stuffing, no lie. As it warms, the onion starts to come out, which isn't nearly as awful as it sounds. The rye adds a fair bit of spice, but it's not overwhelming. Mouthfeel: Based on the description, I expected it to be somewhat thicker, but I definitely get the "fluffy" bit. There's no doubt a good bit of wheat in this mash, but I wouldn't call it "thick." Overall: Once again, this isn't listed on the BJCP guidelines, so I guess it's extremely to style. Would I drink a second one? Not on the same night, but seeing as Thanksgiving is cancelled, this is probably as close as I'm going to get to stuffing this year, so I may have another one on Thursday.   I just learned today Armadillo Ale Works has released a second American Slime Ale, this time it's cranberry sauce. I don't think I'm going to get up to their taproom to snag one, but I imagine it would go pretty well with this beer. Dallas' beer scene is wild 
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Sirotan's box continues to delight, with this wet rear end Soaker Pils from Homes Brewing. And another Pilsner.  Good poo poo™
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DarkSoulsTantrum posted:Beer 1.0 Glad you liked these! I've definitely crushed some witness on hot summer days while watching world cup soccer at Boom Island's original location.The TIFO was not pink when I had it so that's...odd but I'm glad it was still good.
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nullfunction posted:I just learned today Armadillo Ale Works has released a second American Slime Ale, this time it's cranberry sauce. I don't think I'm going to get up to their taproom to snag one, but I imagine it would go pretty well with this beer. I read that at first as Amarillo Ale Works and was questioning about your dedication to weird craft beers is you weren’t willing to drive from DFW to the Panhandle for one.
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I spotted a Deth's Tar up there and want to congratulate the person who received it. Recieved a can from the goon fantasy football beer league a year or two ago and really enjoyed it
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highme posted:I read that at first as Amarillo Ale Works and was questioning about your dedication to weird craft beers is you weren’t willing to drive from DFW to the Panhandle for one. Fortunately they're much closer than the panhandle, but I've got a box of weird beers to send out before I do anything else
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unverified hot goss  store those bruery bottles now
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lament.cfg posted:Insert Black Tuesday Joke ZAM, DON'T SEND THAT VERTICAL.
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Howd you get my private text?!?
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danbanana posted:ZAM, DON'T SEND THAT VERTICAL. Rerouting delivery!
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catching up on the very enjoyable box provided by Real Name Grover: lovely schwarzbier. Grover, if these are brewers you know, tell them this would be in my fridge rotation.  neither a hazy juicebomb nor a west coast ipa, but something in-between. a nice, easy drinker, regardless, with some fruity hop character and mild bitterness. the 8%+ is remarkably well-hidden and i definitely took a nap after this one. also, the label pays tribute to EVH, but i failed to take a picture of that part.  yeah, this is good. not viscous, which is a nice change of pace for an adjunct-heavy stout. there's lots of stuff going on (lactose, vanilla, guajillo chilies, cinnamon) that could easily go wrong, but it's well-balanced and doesn't get old over the course of an entire pint. no way that it's 13%, though.  dry and phenolic, but not into plastic/band-aid territory, with a little malt character and some floral notes from the honey. really nice.  wasn't planning on drinking this tonight, but my partner used the leftover Mexican rice i made into bacon and egg fried rice, so i had to do it. a throwback imperial stout with hops- think Stone RIS, BORIS, Yeti- and another surprisingly easy drinker. good stuff.
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Today’s lineup: First up is Modist Brewing’s Double False Pattern, a hazy double NEIPA. Being a New Englander, and having Treehouse in my backyard I like to think I know a little bit about this style. That being said, this one was just as good of an interpretation as any of the local guys. Lots of citrus up front, good carbonation and a creamy head, zero hop burn even as it warmed near the bottom of the glass. Delicious.  Next up, Lift Bridge’s Commander.  A very thick BBA barleywine brewed with cardamom. At 12.5 percent, a sipper. My girlfriend loved this! The cardamom is very subtle and counters the sweetness of the bourbon barrel nicely.
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DarkSoulsTantrum posted:Next up, Lift Bridge’s Commander. gently caress yes, Commander is such an underrated BA barleywine 
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funkybottoms posted:
I know 'em all, but yeah, I may have to pass on your praise. Lincoln implemented a new directed health measure today, which limits bars (and breweries) to takeout/package only. Pretty worried for 'em. I'm happy you enjoyed the stuff, too 
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Box just landed from internet celebrity and there's so much variety in styles/abv! Very excited about the BA barleywines  
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Glad everything made it in one piece! I just drank my can of the Sapwood/Astro Lab lager and god drat that beer is perfect.
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DarkSoulsTantrum posted:Beer 2.0 So interestingly enough, Double False Pattern is "technically" a pale ale (but lol not after it gets doubled). Regular False Pattern is great, but DFP is a limited time offering so I decided to go with that instead. I was hesitant to send you anything hazy or haze-adjacent since I know what's right by you so I'm glad it passed the test. That was the only beer I was a little nervous sending. I've included commander in every BiF box I've sent and I don't plan on stopping that trend. Pretty easily the best non-forager barleywine in state. I think I'm down to 2 bottles of the 2018 so I might have to start sending other years out.
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Did I miss a secret Santa exchange because y’all those beers looks sick as gently caress
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RembrandtQEinstein posted:So interestingly enough, Double False Pattern is "technically" a pale ale (but lol not after it gets doubled). Regular False Pattern is great, but DFP is a limited time offering so I decided to go with that instead. I was hesitant to send you anything hazy or haze-adjacent since I know what's right by you so I'm glad it passed the test. That was the only beer I was a little nervous sending. Whoops, I missed that it was a pale and not an IPA, but yeah it was really good with not even a hint of hop burn which even Treehouse has been having issues with lately.
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Anyway, the next beer is Fair State’s Vienna Lager! I think this was my favorite one out of the box so far. So. loving. Good. Just an absolutely perfect rendition of the style. Super crispy and refreshing. This would be in regular rotation if they were nearby.
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Bread Set Jettison posted:Did I miss a secret Santa exchange because y’all those beers looks sick as gently caress trading season never ends really Heres my haul this year for the thread dewlers:      
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air- posted:Box just landed from internet celebrity and there's so much variety in styles/abv! Very excited about the BA barleywines That Manor Hill Grisette is killer. I miss that and Monument City 51 Rye after moving away from Baltimore.
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ShortyMR.CAT posted:trading season never ends really That's one hell of a haul! Coconut Curvature was one of the best Chicagoland beers of the year IMO.
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Having one of these today. Mayflower Thanksgiving ale. "Only" 6.7 abv but very thick and chewy and delicious. Highly recommend.
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