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05-16-2012, 09:34 AM
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sick of bluefish
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Belgian Trappist
I cant stop drinking belgian monk ales. I love the tripple- most are 10% alcohol and taste amazing. Maredsous is my favorite. Its hard to drink any other beer. Im becoming european beer snob
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05-16-2012, 09:57 AM
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You better learn to embrace Shiner Bock.....
I like the Belgian Ales but I can only drink one or 2 of them (glasses not bottles)
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-16-2012, 12:01 PM
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One of my speeches for communication this semester was about the history of beer, one of the points was how monks brought back the popularity of beer after the roman empire almost killed it with their wine fad. Monks perfected the brewing process for times of fasting, where they literally survived off beer. And I went into how tappist brews are certified by the tappist monks organization and stuff.
Got an A BTW. no big deal
Ive only had one down in NC at this place called the flying suacer. but it was mighty delicious
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something clever and related to fishing
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05-16-2012, 02:17 PM
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sick of bluefish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
You better learn to embrace Shiner Bock.....
I like the Belgian Ales but I can only drink one or 2 of them (glasses not bottles)
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stores are loaded with some decent belgians in TX. a few glasses gives me the same buzz as 5 beers.
I like shiner bock,decent cheap beer.
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05-16-2012, 02:57 PM
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There's Decent beer everywhere if you look for it. Shiner isn't a bad beer...especially on a hot summer day
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05-16-2012, 03:04 PM
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Good Belgian's are pretty available.
Chimay Grande Reserve is the gold standard. Pirrat is great. The Delirium beers are usually pretty good. La Chouffe is usually great. Lots of lesser known stuff that's great...
My only thing is I've found the corked 750ml bottles to be much more consistent than the small capped ones. At that price point it's worth getting it right.
-spence
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05-16-2012, 03:06 PM
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05-16-2012, 05:37 PM
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I have a Belgian Tripel fermenting right now ( thanks to saltheart for tech support)
My favorite Tripels are Delerium Tremens, Westmalle Tripel and Chouffe.
I find mardesous a little too rich in caramel favors.
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05-16-2012, 05:39 PM
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Can't forget Duval. Mmmmm
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05-16-2012, 10:39 PM
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I have often wondered what the fuss was about. Guess I will try them again and attempt to educate the palate.
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05-17-2012, 01:37 PM
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sick of bluefish
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dangles - they pack a hell of a punch and taste great. Orval is another good one. I like the 750ml bottles too, once I open I have to finish it.
Nebe - is delerium the one in the white/tan bottle with the elephant on it? I havent tried that yet.
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05-17-2012, 01:46 PM
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I think of the Belgian Trappist style as almost a Barley wine....almost
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-17-2012, 02:09 PM
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The Leffe Blonde is a good intro to the Belgian style. Its reletively affordable and comes in a 6 pack for about 10 bucks. Not as strong as the double,trips or quads. Think its about 6.5%. Beware though, stuff is addictive and they get pricey from there.
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05-17-2012, 02:21 PM
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sick of bluefish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeD
Beware though, stuff is addictive and they get pricey from there.
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tell me about it, Im getting fat and broke
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05-17-2012, 02:27 PM
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05-17-2012, 03:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
dangles - they pack a hell of a punch and taste great. Orval is another good one. I like the 750ml bottles too, once I open I have to finish it.
Nebe - is delerium the one in the white/tan bottle with the elephant on it? I havent tried that yet.
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Yes. I don't reccomend the delirium nocturnem however... Dark and sugary. Go for the Tremens
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05-17-2012, 04:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeD
The Leffe Blonde is a good intro to the Belgian style. Its reletively affordable and comes in a 6 pack for about 10 bucks. Not as strong as the double,trips or quads. Think its about 6.5%. Beware though, stuff is addictive and they get pricey from there.
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It's one of the few beers with a characteristic Belgian flavor profile that's mass marketed in the US.
Blonde is good but I prefer the Brune.
One time in Luxembourg I was alone in this bar with a smoking hot bartender who had the hardest time teaching me how to pronounce Leffe properly.
She didn't speak any english and for some reason I just couldn't seem to get it
-spence
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05-17-2012, 09:08 PM
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This beer is awesome. Had a few pints tonight and was more than pleased.
Revival Brewing Saison
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05-18-2012, 12:10 PM
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I like Belgian Ales.
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Saltheart
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05-18-2012, 06:19 PM
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GrandBob
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If you look real close on the label you will see some Omagang's are imported from Belgium. Those have been my favs lately, but when push comes to shove I will go for the Quads most times.
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05-18-2012, 08:41 PM
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I brewed 5 more gallons today! This batch was a simple Trappist ale. It will Probably be around 6.5% abv.
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05-21-2012, 08:46 AM
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sick of bluefish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
I brewed 5 more gallons today! This batch was a simple Trappist ale. It will Probably be around 6.5% abv.
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since I started this thread I believe you owe me a taste test. Will they be complete by 6/15?
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05-21-2012, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nebe
I brewed 5 more gallons today! This batch was a simple Trappist ale. It will Probably be around 6.5% abv.
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You could not have brewed a Trappist ale as you sir are not a monk in a monastery.
-spence
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05-21-2012, 11:44 AM
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sick of bluefish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
You could not have brewed a Trappist ale as you sir are not a monk in a monastery.
-spence
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but I heard he took a vow of celibacy?
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05-21-2012, 07:17 PM
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but I heard he took a vow of celibacy?
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Har Har Har.
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05-21-2012, 07:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
but I heard he took a vow of celibacy?
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Nah, he just wasn't getting any. Not the same thing
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