NOTE: This thread will contain only the general guidelines and recipe for the 999 Barleywine Swap. This will hopefully give members a "clean" source for important information. We will keep the running discussion thread going here.
Once the Pastor has come up with a recipe I will post it here as well as the discussion thread.
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It's official then.
This will be a Barleywine Brew & Swap.
If nobody objects, I will organize.
BrewPastor will craft a default recipe. Variations are fine but should adhere to the spirit of the 999.
The intent is to brew sometime in September (September 1st is Labor Day...FYI) so that the Barleywine is one year old by 9-9-09. As far as when we ship, we have plenty of time to decide those details. My initial thought is that the brewer will hold on to their own beer for at least 6 months to age it to their specifications....bottle and ship for further aging. This is just a thought though.
Standard shipping protocol applies:
Please consider carefully:
Participation (as always) is limited to paying members...so pony up and don't miss out.
And finally...
PM me if you are definitely in for this swap.
Once the Pastor has come up with a recipe I will post it here as well as the discussion thread.
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Thank you BrewPastor.Brewpastor said:If the community wishes I will draft an American Barleywine recipe. I would aim for a recipe that once again reflects the nines...
It's official then.
This will be a Barleywine Brew & Swap.
If nobody objects, I will organize.
BrewPastor will craft a default recipe. Variations are fine but should adhere to the spirit of the 999.
The intent is to brew sometime in September (September 1st is Labor Day...FYI) so that the Barleywine is one year old by 9-9-09. As far as when we ship, we have plenty of time to decide those details. My initial thought is that the brewer will hold on to their own beer for at least 6 months to age it to their specifications....bottle and ship for further aging. This is just a thought though.
Standard shipping protocol applies:
You'll ship to three randomly assigned people
You'll receive from three randomly assigned people
You'll ship a minimum of 44 ounces. (Two 22 ouncers, four 12 ouncers or any combination thereof).
As with the RIS swap, at least two of the bottles (regardless of size) should be the 999-Barleywine. You are welcome to also include other creations that the recipient might enjoy sooner. No "crap" beer that you just need to get rid of please.
In the end, we should all end up with at least 6 bottles of Barleywine and likely some additional varieties.
You'll receive from three randomly assigned people
You'll ship a minimum of 44 ounces. (Two 22 ouncers, four 12 ouncers or any combination thereof).
As with the RIS swap, at least two of the bottles (regardless of size) should be the 999-Barleywine. You are welcome to also include other creations that the recipient might enjoy sooner. No "crap" beer that you just need to get rid of please.
In the end, we should all end up with at least 6 bottles of Barleywine and likely some additional varieties.
Please consider carefully:
This is a one-year commitment to a beer swap.
If you're dabbling in brewing and are not 100% convinced that you will see this through, please do not agree to participate.
Please agree only if you are relatively sober at the time...then you can get as druck as you like...
If you've stiffed anyone in a prior swap, you need not apply.
If you've been stiffed in a prior swap, PM me with info and I'll filter the list accordingly
If you're dabbling in brewing and are not 100% convinced that you will see this through, please do not agree to participate.
Please agree only if you are relatively sober at the time...then you can get as druck as you like...
If you've stiffed anyone in a prior swap, you need not apply.
If you've been stiffed in a prior swap, PM me with info and I'll filter the list accordingly
Participation (as always) is limited to paying members...so pony up and don't miss out.
And finally...
PM me if you are definitely in for this swap.