Triple Threat - NBS BIF #3

haha.... just across memorial bridge... sounds like a sweet bottle share is in order!!!?!

 

alright... @beluga92 absolutely killed it! (in another thread) he had gotten word that i had a Boston/MA beer trip lined up, and so (silently) went and made sure anything that i may have swooped up would be 'new' [fyi, i write this having arrived in Boston just now] .... this dude is the man!

obviously... l-r...
Trillium DDH Congress Street -- basically any Trillium is a major want, just to get that out of the way. and any DDH is even more so. done.
Trillium Dialed-In -- this went 'sold out' the day before my Boston trip, so i thought i wouldn't have a chance at picking this up. enter: @beluga92. and done.
18th St Hunter Cherry -- haven't had this variant, but i'm sold on what 18th St is doin, so i'm on board. nice!
Tilquin Geueze -- i always pass this, but never pony up the toppins to bag this. respect/excited.
Lawson's - Fayson Maple Imperial -- lawsons lawsons lawsons lawsons lawson. want want want ad infiinitum.
HF Genealogy -- basically anytime you get any HF, you win. @beluga92 won. i won. we all won.
Clown Shoes Breakfast Exorcism -- i've been chasing this down for a while, a definite want, as i dig CS's program... siiiiiiick.
Trillium Blackberry Soak -- i have no words. i love everything about this. trillium. sours. want. amaze. i'm not worthy.
Trillium Double Pot & Kettle -- another Trillium anniversary brew (i think)... sooooo awesome that i get to try this after it's long gone.

this box simply amazed me. i am (still) speechless. thank you, good sir; and you have my vote for best box this round. daaaaaaaaang!

 

Another beast of a box sent by BA extraordinaire @cavedave reveals a murderers row of Single Cut bombers. I've seen quite a few posts lately regarding them and I'm stoked to finally have the opportunity to try. The same goes for Jack's Abby Framing Hammer! I can't wait to get the party started a little later this morning. My gut tells me this weekend is going to be a blur by Monday. Thank you once again Dave, you're a class act amongst this world class NBS crew!

 

Enjoy them man, I can vouch for the deliciousness of every one of those. Wish I could be there to see your expression when you try Mo Shuggie and Heavy Boots of Lead. Interesting story behind Sur Lie that was related to me by Chris the brewmaster, will save it for another time. Cheers!

 

Fear not, I shall be up to the task. I've been preparing for just such a circumstance .

Seriously, though, much appreciation. Whatever you send is very generous and above and beyond.

 

Super line up of beers there. Great job Save.

 

That's another great haul. Only had the Sunday Morning, and can vouch for it's greatness.

 

Great haul! And that packaging is making at least it's third trip then as it originally came to me with a bunch of Ohio hops from @howopeeps

 

Very nicely done @beluga92
Very nicely done

 

Definitely play. My two best friends from college both live out here so they kind of have the trump card in terms of the 'who has to travel to visit whom' battle.

 

The way I have seen this done is you can vote for the box you received but not the one you sent. To help me keep track of the votes I would like a BM with your vote. If you want to post your vote that's up to you. I just don't want to have to search the thread to find the votes. I'll close voting at midnight on 4/10/16 the reveal day.

 

Well, this being my first official BIF, I need an excuse to send something amazing to someone. I've been sitting on these stouts for awhile and have had them a million times, so it's time to send them to someone who hasn't. The barleywine vertical, however, I'm sure you've had plenty of times, but it's an old classic. Cheers!

 

I am finally home and @Stillyman11 box was waiting for me! Let me tell you that it is AMAZING and I can't wait to show you the contents. He gave me probably the best beer I will ever receive in my lifetime!

Pics in a bit.

 

Well now the anticipation is building

 

Now that's a hell of a teaser!

 

So the story goes... In modern times a goat with wit meets up with 12 swans on a Tuesday during the night. Whatever, here are the pics.








That is one big F***ing box!














Let's see what could be in there...













Holy hell, look at those beauties! That one plain looking bottle sure is curious.








So I am a simple guy. The thought of a beer with timeless history and absolute brewing mastery is one that I find to be one of the greatest ever made...in world...of ALL time. Not the most hyped or sought after beer. There it is, the crown jewel. A Trappist Westvleteren 12.






So there they all are, so beautiful.

Incredible beers from The Bruery - BB 7 Swans, BB Ride that Goat, Black Tuesday

I've always wanted to try something (ALL) from Modern Times - Black House

Kern River makes superb IPAs even - Outstanding IPA

Bottle Logic - Recursion and Refuge - Blood Orange Wit round out the box

I can't thank you enough @Stillyman11 All around outstanding box of all new beer for me to enjoy.

 

Beer #1 from @cjgiant and many thanks.
I got in the habit from NBS BIF#2 of posting many of my new beers on the hints page, so, for now, I'm going to keep that tradition.

This is one fine Eng. Brown Ale.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/32952/106903/?ba=garymuchow#review