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bumbillbee
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Had the Peche n Brett last night. Didn't have a cork, actually, just wax and a cap so I was pleasantly surprised. Tasted a bit weird at first but as it warmed up the peach flavor and funk really came through. Alcohol was hidden super well (10%!) but it was a little sweet, which makes me prefer the dryer peach beers I've had like Farm to Face. Still a fantastic beer, though.
Tonight I opened an Almanac Farmer's Reserve Blueberry. I wasn't impressed with the first batch, which I tried on draft and thought was kinda dull. Out of the bottle this year it's fantastic. Gorgeous red/purple color that I definitely don't remember my pour having and the fruit flavor is melded really well. Reminds me more of a Rare Barrel beer than an Almanac one and I mean that in a good way.
Tonight I opened an Almanac Farmer's Reserve Blueberry. I wasn't impressed with the first batch, which I tried on draft and thought was kinda dull. Out of the bottle this year it's fantastic. Gorgeous red/purple color that I definitely don't remember my pour having and the fruit flavor is melded really well. Reminds me more of a Rare Barrel beer than an Almanac one and I mean that in a good way.
newdayrocks
Member
More beer acquisitions today. Very happy.
ramoisdead
Member
Drank some Southhampton Double White and now I'm drinking Xocoveza. I'll actually the long venture again to pick up another 6-pack.
I decided I want to taste all the best Belgian beers and I've come up with a list of 120 beers. Since I'm from Belgium it's easy to get most of them, but about 15-20 are harder to find. Are there any other Belgians in this thread who might be able to help me out? I already have 6 bottles of Westvleteren 12, 3 bottles of Westvleteren 8 and 6 bottles of Orval (aged for 3,5 years) so maybe we can even trade 
distantmantra
Member
Saw a ton of Xocoveza last night. Singles, six packs and cases.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Boo. Still can't find it near me.
let's see the list
bumbillbee
Member
Xocoveza sat on my grocery store's shelves for a couple weeks so I ended up buying 3 six-packs over the course of that. I really prefer the 12oz bottle format; I get kinda sick of the spices by the end of the bomber but a smaller bottle really hits the spot on cold nights.
Still working on it, apparently my source wasn't very good and half the beers on the list aren't that great. Now I'm making a list of every Belgian beer on Ratebeer with a weighted average of 3.5/5 and more. Any other sources I could use?
distantmantra
Member
Beer Advocate.
theSlacker
Member
I had 3 pours - one right out of the fridge, one "lightly chilled" after sitting on my counter for 15 minutes or so, and one after having been out for about an hour. The profile changed a bit, but still wasn't great.
DFH is still one of my goto beers (the 90 minute). That said, 60 minute is too bland, 90 is a hair heavy. They need like a 75-80 minute that gets the flavor and texture right between them.
Yeah, I wasn't the biggest fan of it either, just noticed how much i disliked it when it was really cold compared to it being enjoyable when it was less so.
Also there is a 75 minute, but think it is some sort of limited release. I have seen people order a 90 mixed with a 60 at the Dogfish head alehouse near me, so maybe that would be to your liking. Personally my favorite beer that I can get from them all the time is the Palo Santo Marron. Completely different style from the ipas though so not comparable.
Thanks, I'm almost done with a list of 120+ Belgian beers but only abbey double/triple/quadruple and ale/strong ales. I will make a separate list of Lambic beers and red ales which will be another 100 or so.
I ended up with this list of 100 beers (only abbey and ales, no lambics yet) with a weighted average of 3.6 and up on Ratebeer:
I also have these 62 beers which are also recommended but have a score of less than 3.6:
I think the second list is just as important despite the score though since one of my favorite beers (Omer) only has a weighted average of 3.36.
I also have these 62 beers which are also recommended but have a score of less than 3.6:
I think the second list is just as important despite the score though since one of my favorite beers (Omer) only has a weighted average of 3.36.
That pretty much sums up Jever. About as fun as standing next to the sea in December wearing one layer too few.
I can make a 50-100 list of lambics alone so that will be another list.
sure.
Same but cod probably has you covered.
Thanks cod, nicoga, and shin!
newdayrocks
Member
Local growler place put Xocoveza on tap this weekend, and it blew before I was able to head on over.
Guess I'll have to try one of my bottles, and maybe grab a 6-pack for aging/sharing.
Guess I'll have to try one of my bottles, and maybe grab a 6-pack for aging/sharing.
Forgot to say, I've already had Chimay Bleue, Orval, every Chouffe, Duvel and Rochefort many times
That's why those are missing. I'm looking beyond the typical dozen or so suggestions for Belgian beers. Mainly Christmas beers because they won't be available anymore next month! Luckily I already managed to get 6 bottles of Stille Nacht.
Link
The Autumn Wind
St. Bernardus Christmas Ale is great.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Those monks doing god's work.
distantmantra
Member
Xocoveza really isn't an aging beer. Lowish ABV for a stout, not barrel aged and full of adjuncts that will fade with time. Drink that beer yo!!
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Really not feeling this Stone/Sierra NxS. I've had other BA IPAs but this one just isn't working for me.
I will look for that one. Other winter beers I will try to get:
Abbaye des Rocs Speciale Noel
Achel Extra Bruin (de 3 wijzen)
Bush de Nuits
Corsendonk Christmas Ale
Fantome Santé-16
Gouden Carolus Cuvee van de Keizer Blauw
Gouden Carolus Noël
Winterkoninkske Grand Cru
newdayrocks
Member
Had the Stone/Sierra Nevada NxS, and enjoyed it, but wasn't absolutely in love with it. One pint was enough for me.
Also grabbed a five-pack of Xocoveza so I can finally taste it, the 2015 Dissident, and Higher Math, which I don't think I've heard much about.
Also grabbed a five-pack of Xocoveza so I can finally taste it, the 2015 Dissident, and Higher Math, which I don't think I've heard much about.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Beware the Higher Math. Its....different.
bumbillbee
Member
Forgot to say, I've already had Chimay Bleue, Orval, every Chouffe, Duvel and Rochefort many times
Maybe Pannepot or its variants if you haven't had it yet? Fantome Noel or Hiver if that's around.
Troegs mad elf is pretty nice
Got a 6 of these boys today. Have had two so far and they are suuuper tasty. A very different flavor compared to a coffee stout which I'm accustomed to.
I'm not sure yet if I prefer it over the Stone Coffee Milk Stout. It has a fizzier taste, and isn't as thick. But the coffee is still there, and it's really smooth.
I'm not sure yet if I prefer it over the Stone Coffee Milk Stout. It has a fizzier taste, and isn't as thick. But the coffee is still there, and it's really smooth.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
After that Stone/Sierra NxS moved onto a KBS and now drinking a local, Taft's Ale House Liquid Advent. It's a chocolate brown porter brewed with cinnamon, chilies, cacao nibs, and roasted cacao husks from a local chocolatier. They do a chocolate bar that this is based on and it's pretty awesome. Not sure if Des has had this one yet but he needs to if not!
MacGurcules
Member
I had a phase a couple of years ago where I was making big wheaty porters. It's kind of an interesting addition in a dark beer. I should do another one of those soon. It's been a while.Got a 6 of these boys today. Have had two so far and they are suuuper tasty. A very different flavor compared to a coffee stout which I'm accustomed to.
I'm not sure yet if I prefer it over the Stone Coffee Milk Stout. It has a fizzier taste, and isn't as thick. But the coffee is still there, and it's really smooth.
You have to buy in growlers right?
This is me in this beer warehouse on the Belgian-Dutch border where they sell an idiotic amount of beers and where stuff like Chimay, Bernardus, Westmalle etc goes by the crate, casually. Fun times.
Which town is that warehouse in? I live very close to the border.
DeCaigny in Essen. Don't expect much for decoration, it's really a warehouse filled with an insane amount of beer. And some decent prices for good stuff by the case.
ErnieMcCracken
Member
Liquid Advent was canned. Not sure if there's still any left at Taft's but I have plenty in my fridge. I'll be hitting Taft's tomorrow though.
It doesn't seem to have more Belgian beers than the one I currently go to, but it has a lot of international beers? That alone would make it worth a visit. I'm especially interested in Scandinavian beers but I don't know of any stores that sell any outside of Carlsberg.
I had a Chimay Triple (white) today and I absolutely love this one. I have no idea how to describe tastes and aromas but this is definitely my kind of beer. Other people describe it as a heavy beer but it's actually just right for me.
Good shit for sure.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Seconding HiResDes here.
Myself? Enjoying some more Founder's Imperial Stout tonight. Bottled one year ago to the day.