I take zero credit for this. All I said was I know a guy looking for a bottle if you're going PS: I hope that blind bottle is what I want it to be
Working on this @HeartofMiami As I drink more there is a hint of mineral and crackery grain. A very refreshing brew. The softness has me thinking Kveik yeast. Definitely some citrusy hops. I’m guessing a Kveik IPA. (2nd thought was Brut IPA but I think they typically have a more light body and effervescence)
Well, I wasn’t right I wasn’t thinking a lager at all but I think I can see how it had some of the characteristics of a Pilsner. Definitely an interesting and tasty brew. Great for this hot weather and really interesting brew. Thanks @HeartofMiami
That is one solid guess, how'd you know?!?! Just hearing that though, sounds like it's such a long time away. But at the rate this year is going, it could end up feeling like a few weeks
I know, right? Half of this year just disappeared, and now it seems to be moving at a snails pace! It seems as though the Halloween round is a crowd favorite, but it always coincides with the holiday... But then again, an earlier start to said BIF would give people more time to shop for the Christmas round, if they so choose to do that one as well. As long as it lands in October, that could be acceptable, no?
You know me @azuelke , I'm down for whatever. Personally, I do a couple weeks of camping in the middle of October which would be perfect for some high ABV brews. I enjoy the end of the month as well. Halloween is on a Saturday this year at least.
Good for October round, maybe have a wrapped bottle for Halloween, but not need the whole lead up this time?
Apparently there has been an itch around here, and I know just how to scratch it... SIX DAYS OF NEWBIE HALLOWEEN!!! The requirements: Six wrapped vessels of beer and 6 candy pairings to be enjoyed from October 12 (Monday) - October 17 (Saturday), 4.0+ on BA or untappd, unless it is a want of your target. Yes, I changed the normal dates... because I can! Beer must be from outside your target's distribution. Extras are not required, but if you feel the need to send on some more beer than required, please limit to 10 max. As with past years' Halloween BIF, each shipper will provide their target with six individually wrapped beers (bottle, can, growler, etc). Each of these packages will be tagged with the order and/or date on which they should be opened, and each day the target will open the designated package for that day, take a photo and post it, and I guess drink some beer. Minimum ~100 oz. of beer. I trust your judgement, but since the number of beers is limited, we should probably try to avoid a box of exclusively small format beers. Feel free to double up small format beers for a single day, verticals are always fun! This is open to any past participants or lurkers. New Newbies looking to join with fewer than 5 positive trades will require a sponsor - if that's you, just speak up and we'll figure something out! The timeline: Since there were some issues with boxes being on time in the past, please try to be ahead of the game this round and have your box in your target's hands on or before October 10. I am setting the deadline a little earlier this year than normal as I plan to sneak in a Christmas round as well, so plan accordingly if you wish to join either! Send me a PM with the following information (title the message Newbies Halloween 2020 so I can easily reference it.) Name, shipping address, and cellphone number Shirt size (just in case...swag is not required, but is certainly not prohibited) Any 'Do Not Ship' dates (i.e. you’ll be out of town) Untappd username Style likes/dislikes I have decided to change the pairings up this round, it will be a free-for-all, aside from touching/same state targets. Pretty simple, and this does mean that you very well may get a target, or sender, that you have had in the past! Sign-ups to close on 9/11, and hopefully targets to be assigned that day. Don't hesitate, send your PMs NOW!
