Secret Santa 2021

[Alastair70]

Santa arrived with a bottle of doppelbock today. Sadly the reindeer seem to have suffered a bit of turbulence over Greenland and the bottle has had a bit of leakage. I will chill it down and hope it keeps ok till drinking date.
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I'll investigate the option of a replacement or alternative bottle for you.

 

[phildo79]

First one arrived today. Thanks Santa. No sign of the other one yet though.

 

[Leon103]

My second beer arrived today.

 

[starseeker]

Still waiting on one bottle ,but seems some have only just posted bottles ,so will content myself with looking at all the great looking beers people have :)

 

[Stu's Brews]

Meant to post this the other day... first delivery from Santa arrived safe and sound.

 

[Clint]

When is the OFFICIAL HBF secret Santa sample time?

 

[Leon103]

I had 2 arrive safely, Im guessing from the North Kent area, so I shall say no more! Many Thanks

Two Kentish ales?

 

[phildo79]

When is the OFFICIAL HBF secret Santa sample time?

Whenever you run out of beer and need another.

 

[Leon103]

Whenever you run out of beer and need another.

Reading the 1st message it says the review thread will open on Xmas.eve. no harm drinking now and reviewing later tho

 

[Irishwizard]

Two Kentish ales?

definitely not

 

[Mrhandsome]

Santander has just delivered again, what looks like a very nice sloe stout. Definitely going to be an interesting Christmas with these two. Thank you both

A sloe stout. Now that sounds interesting! I'm going to have to put a shot of sloe rum in the next stout I drink, for scientific reasons...

 

[Moe]

My second secret Santa has arrived.

Looking forward to trying this

 

[Justin Dean]

Waiting patiently. With so many other diffferent swaps on from other places it is also very helpful to have the HBF graphic on label

 

[brewhaha]

My second beer arrived mid brew this morning along with a bonus wrapped beer too. Thanks Santa #2!

 

[The-Engineer-That-Brews]

Wow there’s some very impressive looking gear out there this year

 

[Alastair70]

Yes. The review thread opens on Christmas Eve. If you just can’t wait, take some photos and keep some notes.

I prepared properly this year, I have a new brew ready to drink, 5 or 6 bottles from swaps to sample and a case just in from Beers of Europe to stop me peeking under the tree too early.

 

[Tanglefoot]

My second bottle arrived safely today, a tasty sounding Espresso Stout !
Also got the brew sheet, heard good things about the Dark Rock kits so looking forward to trying this - thanks Santa

 

[Justin Dean]

Yes. The review thread opens on Christmas Eve. If you just can’t wait, take some photos and keep some notes.

I prepared properly this year, I have a new brew ready to drink, 5 or 6 bottles from swaps to sample and a case just in from Beers of Europe to stop me peeking under the tree too early.

Is that all, lol? 2 advent calendars, black beer of christmas box swap on FB and 6 secret santas. It is beer beer beer month. That before hitting the fizz and wine when christmas arrives. Lol.

 

[Alastair70]

Is that all, lol? 2 advent calendars, black beer of christmas box swap on FB and 6 secret santas. It is beer beer beer month. That before hitting the fizz and wine when christmas arrives. Lol.

I know, I feel like I’m letting the side down (hangs head in shame).

 

[Libigage]

Second one arrived today, can't wait to try it,

cheers Santa