It's everywhere.
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nice willett bro!
sharkmuncher
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It's everywhere.
Yeah, it was all over Minneapolis last weekend. Still a bit much at $16.99 a 6 pack, but considering Ballast Point and Surly Abrasive were bot $1 more, I guess hops are expensive...or something...
Thanks man. Surprisingly good at only 2 years and 107.7 proof.
Abrasive is expensive as fuck. Great beer though. Surly does gouge their beer prices often which is a shame. Thankfully new glarus isn't far.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
It was $19.99 here in KY. That sounds like a steal.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Lol. They will probably keep the prices the same but now have higher margins.
bumbillbee
Member
I'm not Belgian but I've been to Brussels twice. I'm sure someone with more knowledge of Belgium can chime in but this is what I'd recommend.
Go to Cantillon. Only like 7 euro for a self-guided tour and two pours, plus you can buy more pours/bottles at the end. It's incredible, even if you somehow don't like sour beers you should still check it out just for the amazing old equipment.
As far as bars go, off the top of my head:
Moeder Lambic (both locations): great selection, kinda pricy for rare bottles but you can get Cantillon on cask here
Au Bon Vieux Temps: pretty cute and last I checked you can get Westy here
La Fleur en Papier Doré: cafe where Magritte and friends used to hang out, they serve Oud Beersel lambic out of a box
Not sure how long you'll be there but if you're not there long don't bother with Delirium Cafe, good selection but the worst combination of tourist-y and bro-y lol
There's some great stuff to do outside of Brussels, are you visiting any other cities?
$22 here in brooklyn. A ripoff compared to other bottled beer, but still way cheaper than going to a bar. I saw draft hopslam for $10 the other day
Thanks a lot for the tips! I'll check them out! The Cantillon one sounds interesting!
I'm also glad you warned me about Delirium, as that was the only place I have looked up so far. Also, their website sucks, lol.
As for the cities, me and my brother decided recently about the trip so we haven't actually decided where we're going, but I assume Brussels since it's the capital and all. If we decide to go somewhere else I'll ask in this thread!
bumbillbee
Member
Are there any Belgian beers/styles you like in particular? Some breweries are much easier/feasible to visit than others.
Belgium is pretty small so you can easily take the train to other cities for day trips. Bruges is gorgeous and has some great beer, haven't personally visited Antwerp or Ghent but they sound great too.
Belgium is pretty small so you can easily take the train to other cities for day trips. Bruges is gorgeous and has some great beer, haven't personally visited Antwerp or Ghent but they sound great too.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Of Belgian styles, I am partial to Dubbel, Tripel, and Quads. Love me those styles.
Just as PhoncipleBone said, the Dubbels and so on are really great. Had a few of the this weekend, and I would love to have more.
People always talk bad about Delirium, is it really that bad? Curious because I've never been.
I understand going to breweries and cafes and having a more relaxed experience. I just feel like a place with more of a social/party atmosphere has its place, especially at night time.
I understand going to breweries and cafes and having a more relaxed experience. I just feel like a place with more of a social/party atmosphere has its place, especially at night time.
bumbillbee
Member
I've only been once and in the afternoon so I can't really comment on what it's like at night time. Still, it was kinda packed and full of people not really used to high-ABV beer drinking way too much of it. Obviously the beer list is huge and extensive and that's cool but I didn't enjoy the environment at all. I just think there are better places to spend the time/money if you're not in Brussels long.
distantmantra
Member
Delirium Cafe in Brussels? Fucking predatory tourist trap that attracts a bunch of Euro-bros who want to get drunk. Avoid like the plague. Funny enough, the one in Tokyo is better.
Cannot wait to go back to Brussels in June. Moeder Lambic and Cantillon ahoy. Aux Bon Vieux Temps is cool, and honestly Cafe Mort Subite has a nice vibe even if it is right off the Grand Plas and the beer isn't the best.
That's dirt cheap! It is $26.99 a 6-pack if you can find it here in Orlando.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Got a four pack of Double Crooked Tree, Stone Enjoy By 3.14.15, and Prairie Apple Brandy Barrel Noir. Damn was the Prairie good. More chocolate flavor to my tongue with a subtle brandy flavor aftertaste. Really good.
Gonna try the other stuff this weekend.
Gonna try the other stuff this weekend.
So I left my phone over my girl's house so no pics today, but I'm currently enjoying a four pack of Ten Fidy...And I must say it is living up to every single bit of the hype. Feeling like it might edge out Old Rasputin as my stout standby, well if weren't 14.50 for a four-pack. I also scored the Stone Green Tea thing and a bomber of Biere De Mars.
I had this once and it kicked my ass.
I still have some Ten Fidy from '13, which most people say isnt as good as last years. Haven't really been drinking stouts lately. Still like them, though I would rarely drink them any other time then at night.
PhoncipleBone
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I got a bottle of Sah'tea as a going away present from a coworker last summer. I quite liked it. It was one of those that I was very happy with and enjoyed, but don't feel compelled to get again. It is worth trying at least once.
Also, glad that Ten Fidy lived up to the hype. It has been a very long time since I had it, and I always toy with getting a four pack every time I hit the store, but the price puts that in the "only when I treat myself" category. Of course, the pack of Double Crooked Tree I got the other day was the same price, but that was a limited release.
Speaking of which, enjoying that one now. Really good double IPA, and yes, it is kicking my ass in a good way.
It is thicker and heavier than Old Rasputin, but the price is pretty high for a widely available beer. Definitely get some and try it though.
sharkmuncher
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Firkin fest at a local brewpub (Upstream) for omaha beer week. 30 beers on cask from a bunch of local breweries and home brewers. Best event of the week.
I remember drinking these several years back. I enjoyed Theobroma, but I don't remember a thing about Sah'tea. I say go for it. You're either going to love or hate a dogfish head anyway.
And you're right about ten fidy. Really tasty stuff.
Oh damn, it's available in my area. I'll definitely give it a shot.
bumbillbee
Member
Been a while since I had Ten Fidy but yeah it's a great stout, prob my favorite mouthfeel of the non-barrel aged imperial stouts I've had. I'd love to try one of those 32oz "crowlers" with barrel-aged Ten Fidy you can get at the brewery sometime though, sounds fantastic.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
what's the abv?
TEN-FIDY
I'm lit on two hopslam's. Don't feel bad. Better than drinking 12 natty's for the same effect.
At that abv it takes at least 3 to get me to that point. 2 it's a tipsy nirvana.
ErnieMcCracken
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There will be some on St. Patty's Day...
Getting drunk off a four pack of 10.5% stout is pretty far from embarrassing IMO lol. That's like 2 bombers worth, most people would be put on their ass.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
I know. I could probably down a four pack of it if I wanted to, but I would wind up being awake all night long and have a bad nights sleep. Too much alcohol makes me wired. I usually just stop at two and give it a few hours to get out of my system before bed.
Should give you a heads up since you arent too far away, there are two CBS tappings in Nashville this coming TuesdayI hate you right now.