2011 Southern Spring Lotto Draw

[earle]

Postage is a killer. If I win one day it'll be a double win, no postage and a heap of beers.

[jello]

Received Sonny's American Amber today. Thank you and nice choice. Amber's are up there with my favourites.

[barls]

Better send me another two bottles then

Seriously though, I'll be sharing that one with my wife when she gets home next week. Was it difficult to make?

not really just takes time. the recipe is on ahb in the isb section i think.

[squirt in the turns]

I finally bottled something I'm happy with (in fact, pretty bloody proud of) on Sat: a robust porter. SWMBO (always the harshest critic) preferred mine in a blind side-by-side test with James Squire porter (not a great porter, I know), so the decision was made that I had a beer worthy of being a prize. Sonny will be getting a bottle too, at last - 11 weeks after the draw

It had reasonably lengthy primary and secondaries, was filtered before bottling and used the notoriously lazy WY1187 Ringwood yeast, so hopefully it will carbonate eventually. I implore you, Jeff (and Sonny), to wait as long as you can to give it a chance. Those assertive flavours (as delicious as they are now) may mature nicely along the way too. It'll be posted this arvo, or first thing tomorrow.

[Tipsy]

I just got a bottle of stout in the post for you Jeff, hope you enjoy it.

[jello]

No worries squirt, I think I can be patient for it. Not one of my best attributes, but I'll hold out as best I can.

Thanks Tipsy. Look forward to it.

[big dave]

Bottle posted yesterday.

Stocks were getting a little thin, Jeff, but I have sent a Lean & Hungry Pale Ale, my best effort to this point. It is unfiltered, so give it a few days in the fridge to clear up. Hope it goes down well.

Cheers

[barrelboy]

Hi Jello, posted off a nice stout about 1/2 hr ago. All details are attached, hope you enjoy it. Ps treasure the bottle, would you believe the Coopers bottles have been fetching $0.70 on eBay! The famous pickaxe bottles up to $2.
Cheers BB

[jello]

Received today from Big D and Tipsy.

[jello]

Earle,

Your S&W was just as you described it. Noticed the wonderful fruity aroma as soon as I cracked it. I could have left it under my nose all night, except I kept drinking it. I'm not good a describing flavour, but it was fruity with what I thought to be a slight orange/citrus flavour. Very easy to drink a lot of those on a hot day. Would love the recipe if you're willing to share. I think I'm hooked on Galaxy.

Very nice Earle! You've set the bar high indeed.

[emnpaul]

Very nice Earle! You've set the bar high indeed.

Damn you Earl. That's a lot for a BIAB newbie like me to live up to.

Your Dunkel will be bottled mid next week if all goes to plan. It's been lagered for a couple of weeks but will still need a few weeks maturation, or even months, (if you can wait that long) to be at it's best. Also it's more of a malt driven style as opposed to hopsy. I'll let you know when it's ready and organise to deliver.

Cheers
Paul

[jello]

No problem mate. I can wait (impatiently )

[jello]

Barls' Raspberry Cyser was merrily consumed last evening. Nothing like I've ever consumed before. Was very pleasant to drink as it left a fruity taste in your mouth well after you had sipped it. As my wife said, "It's not something you would chug." as at 14% it had some kick. A mild fruity aroma with a light mouth feel to match. I've never had a cyser before, so hard to compare it to anything else I've had, but it was better than any ciders I've had.
If i had it again, I'd have it a little colder that what I had it at. Blackberry would definitely be good too.

Thank you muchly barls.

p.s. did you want that awesome bottle back?

[barls]

glad you enjoyed it, no keep the bottle mat, ive got plenty.

[earle]

Hi Jello

Glad you like the S&W. Its definitely my favourite at the moment. Recipe is posted here http://www.homebrewandbeer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=10660#p108732

Tasted it up against the real deal on Saturday and I preferred mine, I found the real one a touch sweet.

[SuperBroo]

Hi Sonny,
I havent forgotten mate, have had some disasters recently, and am away at the moment in sunny Kalgoorlie, will send you a bottle of rogue shakespeare stout, which a mate of mine just said is 'beeeeeudiful'.

if you like stout, I think you will LOVE this one.
Will print the recipe and put with it...

hopefully send it next week...

cheers,,,

[bullfrog]

Only got my urn back yesterday and have just finished my entry for this comp. Give it fermentation and carbonation time and I should be able to post it within about a month. Sorry for the delay, Jello.

[jello]

No worries mate.

[barrelboy]

Hi Jello, just wishing to check you received the stout ok that I posted on 14/9. Just want to make sure you got it and not the postman.
cheers BB

[jello]

Indeed I did get it. Thank you. Not yet consumed though, but looking forward to it. Probably this weekend while watching the Grand Final.