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OT - Belgian Beer

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    No love for Maredsous?

    @phatchris see if you can find the sculpin habanero - freakin' amazing
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    @Legume, Maredsous is good stuff.  But once I had Westmalle and some of the others previously mentioned, I couldn't bring myself to pick up Maredsous when I'm at the store and I'm paying for it.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • Phatchris
    Phatchris Posts: 1,726
    Legume said:
    No love for Maredsous?

    @phatchris see if you can find the sculpin habanero - freakin' amazing
    I've had the Sculpin habanero, it was the best spicy beer I've had, but that being said I'd rather cook with a pepper beer than drink it....
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  • Begger
    Begger Posts: 607
    #1 = Chimay Triple (Blue label)

    In Brugge?

    'Strong Henry' = Straffe Hendrik
    Drank mine right at the Brewery.   Yummy.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    This is fascinating.  Nerds that drink beer talking about weird brews in a way they will never get laid.  I feel like Triumph the insult dog. I used to be like that...the nerds not the dog.  Then I discovered whiskey.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    nolaegghead said:
    This is fascinating.  Nerds that drink beer talking about weird brews in a way they will never get laid.  I feel like Triumph the insult dog. I used to be like that...the nerds not the dog.  Then I discovered whiskey.
    That's funny @nolaegghead. You've morphed from the nerd into the dog? With whiskey as the catalyst?  

    And now @fleurdeLirious sleeps with you more?

    Maybe we can revisit this tonight as it seems like the comment was wasted on a Thursday night. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    i swear my dog drinks my whiskey
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    fishlessman said:
    i swear my dog drinks my whiskey
    @fishlessman, I wouldn't have a problem with that as most whiskey tastes nasty. 

    But he better not touch my Allagash. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    nolaegghead said:
    This is fascinating.  Nerds that drink beer talking about weird brews in a way they will never get laid.  I feel like Triumph the insult dog. I used to be like that...the nerds not the dog.  Then I discovered whiskey.
    heres an allagash brewery nerd =) things have changed... ;)

    http://www.allagash.com/staff/heather

    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Phatchris
    Phatchris Posts: 1,726
    nolaegghead said:
    This is fascinating.  Nerds that drink beer talking about weird brews in a way they will never get laid.  I feel like Triumph the insult dog. I used to be like that...the nerds not the dog.  Then I discovered whiskey.
    Variety is the......
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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
    nolaegghead said:
    This is fascinating.  Nerds that drink beer talking about weird brews in a way they will never get laid.  I feel like Triumph the insult dog. I used to be like that...the nerds not the dog.  Then I discovered whiskey.
    The prices on some of these craft beers are getting out of control, and I admit I'm one that has paid for his fair share of them. I do think with whiskey you get more bang for the buck.
    Large BGE, Mini BGE
    Morgantown, PA
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
    @Begger I think the Chimay White, yellow label, is their tripel.
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  • Ivanhoe
    Ivanhoe Posts: 223
    Great thread!  I love sampling new brew but always seem intimidated by all the Belgian stuff that I can hardly pronounce. And being a bit of a cheap bas tard I tend to move along when I see some of these $$. I did however really enjoy myself in a Belgian brew pup in Philly a few years back - Eulogy was the name. Had some awesome brews and one that tasted like beer mixed with sweet tarts - no idea what the name of it was. One of the best business dinners I've ever had...and yes, chicken strips and fries there, were awesome. =)
    Tulare, CA - Large BGE
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    Yeah, the good Belgians are pricey, but I'm usually not drinking just for the alcohol.  Light, cheap beers have their place, too...  Like on the one or two days a year I start drinking before noon.  That's definitely too early to start with a beer that is 10% or so alcohol.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • Ivanhoe
    Ivanhoe Posts: 223
    edited October 2015
    I should have clarified a bit - I can't remember the last light beer I drank. Not that there's anything wrong with them... I have been stuck on Pilsner Urquell and some Buffalo Bill's Brew Co. pumpkin ale... for the last month or so. I need to branch out with some of these examples from above...
    Tulare, CA - Large BGE
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited October 2015
    You guys made me buy some allagash. Gonna give it a try tonight. 12 bucks for four!  I know there are much more expensive, but damn. 
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    theyolksonyou said:
    You guys made me buy some allagash. Gonna give it a try tonight. 12 bucks for four!  I know there are much more expensive, but damn. 
    Which one did you get?  

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Tripel ale
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  • bob.bud
    bob.bud Posts: 297
    If you like those 'belgians', you'll love real actual Belgians. 

    Haven't had a bad one. 

    My current summer indulgence is La Chouffe. I get it here in a 750ml size or so. Not a bad single serving

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/321/27804/

    La Chouffe Houblon... love that stuff.
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  • justinhintz
    justinhintz Posts: 5
    @Foghorn My wife and I just vacationed in Belgium last month, where we stayed at St. Bernardus' onsite B&B.  Can confirm that is was in fact a one-time thing.
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    theyolksonyou said:
    Tripel ale
    You should definitely enjoy.  If you like stouts, the Allagash Black is probably my favorite beer (that I can get on a regular basis and can afford to drink regularly).

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    @acn first one went down quite well. Haven't seen the black. 
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    @justinhintz, thanks for the confirmation. 

    @theyolksonyou, a couple of weeks ago in Chicago I tried the Allagash Tripel next to the Westmalle Tripel - my previous favorite - and enjoyed the Allagash more. So enjoy. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Ivanhoe
    Ivanhoe Posts: 223
    I was inspired 
    Tulare, CA - Large BGE
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    There is a nice pub/restaurant in Baltimore called The Brewer's Art that makes some fine ass Belgium styles.
    I always feel like I'm under the effects of anesthesia when enjoying 3-4 good servings of high quality, high alcohol content Belgium brews!
    Stateside, I think Ommegang has the best selection and quality!
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    thetrim said:
    There is a nice pub/restaurant in Baltimore called The Brewer's Art that makes some fine ass Belgium styles.
    I always feel like I'm under the effects of anesthesia when enjoying 3-4 good servings of high quality, high alcohol content Belgium brews!
    Stateside, I think Ommegang has the best selection and quality!
    For me, Allagash blows Ommegang away. Are you local to Bawlmer? I love Brewers Art.
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  • Begger
    Begger Posts: 607
    BYS1981 said:
    @Begger I think the Chimay White, yellow label, is their tripel.
    Right you are.   The Blue Label is the 'Grande Reserve'.    I was treated to one of those many years ago on my birthday.   An incredible bottle of REAL Trapist Brewed Ale.   

    Any Fans of Kriek or Lambic out there?   I'd love brew some up but have no way to store it correctly for the years it'd take.  
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