Secret Santa 2019 Reviews

[Leon103]

sorry for the gusher, the other 4 I bottled we’re ok, that one was overfilled I guess the lack of head space had something to do with it. Good news is I got a blichman gun for crimbo

No problem jake

 

[phildo79]

Just finished enjoying my 1st swap.
A bit darker and clearer than I was expecting for a neipa but I haven't tried the alchemist original.
The mouthfeel is very soft/smooth and both the abv and ibus are very well hidden.
Thanks Santa , nice beer!
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That was mine. Glad you liked it. The recipe I used didn't call for any oats or wheat malt so I think that affected the appearance. I made another NEIPA just after that one that had oats and wheat malt and it looks more like a classic NEIPA should.

 

[phildo79]

NEIPA
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Wow. Just wow. This is a lovely beer. A deep orange colour, slightly cloudy (I did get a bit carried away and probably poured some sediment but perfect for style). The aroma is gorgeous, big bold American hops. Flavour wise again deep citrus hops leaping out of the glass balanced by the malt (I’d love to see the recipe of this one). Most impressive is that despite the 80+IBU it is perfectly balanced. Merry Christmas good Sir, or Lady.

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. The recipe is available on the American homebrewers association website.

 

[cellarbrew]

Here is my review for the bottle I got:

nice creamy white head
very clear amber colour
yeasty smell? but generally not much to me on the nose.
quite highly carbonated
slightly sweet, with a malty fruity background a just a edge of bitterness at the end
very nice drinkable ale.
Thanks a lot to the sender!

 

[SamBrewster]

Thanks to everyone who got involved in the swap this year, please post your reviews here. The tasting period runs from now until the 1st Jan :hat:

Thanks for organising this and to all those who participated. This was my first beer swap and is a highlight of my Christmas. Waiting for the postman each day whilst seeing others receive beers, expectantly opening the package, looking in wonder at someone's creation, counting the days to the first sip, nervously watching all the reviews - creative, constructive and appreciative; posting my reviews. I found the whole process brilliant, it has concreted my desire to brew more beer and I look forward to joining many more swaps.
Happy New Year and Cheers

 

[strange-steve]

Thanks for organising this and to all those who participated. This was my first beer swap and is a highlight of my Christmas. Waiting for the postman each day whilst seeing others receive beers, expectantly opening the package, looking in wonder at someone's creation, counting the days to the first sip, nervously watching all the reviews - creative, constructive and appreciative; posting my reviews. I found the whole process brilliant, it has concreted my desire to brew more beer and I look forward to joining many more swaps.
Happy New Year and Cheers

Glad you enjoyed it :hat:

Is anyone still waiting for their beer to be reviewed?

 

[user 23602]

Glad you enjoyed it :hat:

Is anyone still waiting for their beer to be reviewed?

I am, even if it's a bad review, you won't hurt my feelings!

 

[Subtle Duck]

I am for 1 and like @HalsteadMills said above, thank you @strange-steve for organising this. It must be like hearding kittens to get every one on here sorted. You've done a sterling job

 

[pilgrimhudd]

Gutted I didn't get involved, although I suppose the unlucky one who would have got mine go off lightly, i'll have to plan an ale for chrimbo 2020!

 

[samale]

Glad you enjoyed it :hat:

Is anyone still waiting for their beer to be reviewed?

I haven't received my second beer

 

[Leon103]

Yes still waiting.

 

[fury_tea]

I am, even if it's a bad review, you won't hurt my feelings!

I think I know which one is yours and I'm waiting for that review as well hahah

 

[user 23602]

I think I know which one is yours and I'm waiting for that review as well hahah

I'm nervous about it. Only one other person has tried it outside of me.

 

[phildo79]

Review 1
Black sheepish too - 4.5% bitter

I had already had a few before I poured this and have limited experience drinking bitter. Tasted and looked like how I expect a bitter to be. Low carbonation, mild flavour profile, very subtle aroma. Whomever sent it would no doubt be able to give a better description but to my limited knowledge of the style, I couldn't fault the beer.

Review 2
Secret santa beer - 7.2% IPA

Arrived in a pringles tube, if that helps identify?
Initial pour looked good. A tad fizzy for the style. Aroma was of lemon/citrus. Very thin for the style and abv. Lacked balance, hence the thinness. As a consequence, the beer had a very boozy taste. It also tasted quite green. No idea when it was bottled. Perhaps I opened too soon as I didn't bother waiting until Xmas day.

 

[RichardM]

Review 1
Black sheepish too - 4.5% bitter

I had already had a few before I poured this and have limited experience drinking bitter. Tasted and looked like how I expect a bitter to be. Low carbonation, mild flavour profile, very subtle aroma. Whomever sent it would no doubt be able to give a better description but to my limited knowledge of the style, I couldn't fault the beer.

Review 2
Secret santa beer - 7.2% IPA

Arrived in a pringles tube, if that helps identify?
Initial pour looked good. A tad fizzy for the style. Aroma was of lemon/citrus. Very thin for the style and abv. Lacked balance, hence the thinness. As a consequence, the beer had a very boozy taste. It also tasted quite green. No idea when it was bottled. Perhaps I opened too soon as I didn't bother waiting until Xmas day.

Blacksheepish Too was from me. It his based on a clone recipe of Blacksheep bitter but varied a bit to suit ingredients I had in stock. It's the second time I have brewed it, hence the 'Too'. I'm not going to try to describe it, I'm know good at describing beers, but it is a lot like Blacksheep bitter.

 

[pmh]

Glad you enjoyed it :hat:

Is anyone still waiting for their beer to be reviewed?

I'm waiting for a second review for one I sent to Leeds, sorry if I missed the review but didn't see it posted

 

[mitchmalt]

Glad you enjoyed it :hat:

Is anyone still waiting for their beer to be reviewed?

Still waiting for one review, same as above, thanks Steve great fun.

 

[strange-steve]

Still quite a few not reviewed, come on lads I shouldn't have to tell you lot to drink up

 

[Leon103]

Still quite a few not reviewed, come on lads I shouldn't have to tell you lot to drink up

Name and shame

 

[user 23602]

Name and shame