January Brew and Swap

[samale]

My opinion would be an English bitter is way too normal and doesn't push people out of their comfort zone or get them to brew something they wouldn't otherwise.

We already have an imperial sweet stout, but it's the husband's brew and had nothing to do with me, so not fair to send that.

Always open to suggestions, have you a style in mind

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

No not particularly. Happy with anything - but if we are to go with bitter, would an ESB be acceptable?

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Baggott?

 

[SMP Brewery]

As it’s summer what about a witbier.

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

A vote would be the fairest way to choose once we have a shortlist, so everyone is included in the decision.

 

[Mayor of Simpleton]

My opinion would be an English bitter is way too normal, and doesn't push people out of their comfort zone or get them to brew something they wouldn't otherwise.

We already have an imperial sweet stout, but it's the husband's brew and had nothing to do with me, so not fair to send tha

I know what you mean, but I also think making a decent balanced bitter is quite difficult. There is nowhere to hide with it and it's hard to get away with any mistakes.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

My first go at my Rye!

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Do you think we should all throw some suggestions in and then vote on those?

What do you think @Alastair70, you're in charge of it.

To be fair, at the beginning I thought the list was already drawn up and we were doing them in order.

 

[SMP Brewery]

Here's the post May Brew Review Thread - Saison

Witbier it is

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

I would really like to join in this time no matter what the style choice, after my Rye IPA disaster. Brewed it twice and both batches went down the sink. Husband was not impressed

 

[Alastair70]

What do you think @Alastair70, you're in charge of it.

It’s power to the people for this swap . I’ve just coordinated things!

As far the game plan had been, we’d agreed an Impy Stout to swap 6+ months after brewing, something Belgian and a pale ale that aren’t IPA’s.
Looks like everyone is up for an extra brew which is cool. I like the idea of a witbier but would happily brew a bitter. Why don’t we keep it between those two?
Post your preference if you’re interested in brewing.

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Is witbier a belgian wheat? Never done one of those so that'd be my choice.

 

[pilgrimhudd]

It’s power to the people for this swap . I’ve just coordinated things!

As far the game plan had been, we’d agreed an Impy Stout to swap 6+ months after brewing, something Belgian and a pale ale that aren’t IPA’s.
Looks like everyone is up for an extra brew which is cool. I like the idea of a witbier but would happily brew a bitter. Why don’t we keep it between those two?
Post your preference if you’re interested in brewing.

Bitter for me!

 

[Donegal john]

Tomorrow’s brew day just changed from a stout and a saison to an imperial coffee stout and a saison

 

[Braumeister]

I’m keen to join in the fun - I’m planning a first Belgian Wit so I’d choose that if I get a vote

 

[samale]

Among other things yes. Im also that person that sits quietly in another room watching tv of my choice.

Drinking beer and talking to the dog

 

[Alastair70]

In other news, looks like @Stu's Brews is bringing a 40-point beer to the swap. Well done in UKNHC

(I’m too much of a gentleman to rejig the swap, but I can’t say it didn’t cross my mind )

 

[Stu's Brews]

In other news, looks like @Stu's Brews is bringing a 40-point beer to the swap. Well done in UKNHC

(I’m too much of a gentleman to rejig the swap, but I can’t say it didn’t cross my mind )

Thanks, pleasantly surprised as it's my first attempt at the style! Had some good feedback on it too so will definitely be brewing it again. Will be interesting to see how people's reviews compare.

I'll bottle today to get them sent out tomorrow. Was waiting for the competition results to confirm I'd fixed my bottling woes, which it seems I have - phew!

@Alastair70 - unless I'm getting confused (it is fairly early for a Sunday) you are getting a bottle from me anyway so no need to devilishly rejig?

 

[Mayor of Simpleton]

I am on the fence with the witbier Vs bitter vote. Happy with whatever is decided.

 

[Alastair70]

Tensions have clearly run high. I’m going to ask @Chippy_Tea to remove any posts not related to the preferred style for the extra swap. If anyone hasn’t declared a preference yet please do.

I will be bottling and posting on Tuesday, so don’t worry if you are expecting something from me and it’s a bit slow to arrive.
Well spotted @Stu's Brews, you are sending a bottle my way. I had a quick look at the order of names and thought the swap was going to go differently.