What BEER are you drinking?

IB, if you have never tried a Westvleteteren 8, do not pass this beer up.

You might also check out the Rochefort Trappistes options.

Question wasn't directed at me but my fav belgian is either tripel (you haven't lived until you've tried Allagash's Crieux (aged in bourbon barrels) and strong golden (can't go wrong with duvel).

Westy's are a real collector beer. I haven't tried one but I echo w+a simply because you might not get the chance again.

Surly Abrasive

Excellent, IB. Hope to hear back on your day. Awesome opportunity!

allagash both dubbel and tripel(for research reasons of course ) with Bethmale. oh hells yeah!

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Originally posted by KSC02:
Excellent, IB. Hope to hear back on your day. Awesome opportunity!

Ugh. Definitely not WINNING. I went to my nearest location of the shop, only to be told it was the one of the three locations not doing the tasting today.

Oh well, ended up being a fun evening.

Monday is the only day remaining I can attend, so WILL be at the right location, with friends/thirst in tow. Curious to see how the bracket shakes out, and will try some of the top scorers from the last rounds.

Ayinger Weissbier.

Every time I put on my FC Bayern jersey I drink a beer.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Every time I put on my FC Bayern jersey I drink a beer.

Have you had this or did THE 291 bring this back from Munich for you?

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Every time I put on my FC Bayern jersey I drink a beer.

Have you had this or did THE 291 bring this back from Munich for you?

I was converted while in Germany.

WEIHENSTEPHANER HEFEWEISSBIER is my "go to" beer at the moment.

Gulden Draak, at a Belgian tasting this eve. Everything was blind, but the steward gave me a peek at the one I liked best in the flight of six. I bought one to take home, plus a couple others from St. Bernardus, on the recommendation of a fellow taster who also had picked the GDraak. There's so much good beer being made, it's capturing much of my wine attention for the moment.

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Originally posted by indybob:
Gulden Draak, at a Belgian tasting this eve.

I like that and I also like Delirium Tremmens.

Stone Levitation.

Kilt Lifter - Four Peaks Brewing Company

Two Brothers Bitter End
Two Brothers Resistance IPA
Two Brothers Cane & Ebel Rye Ale

And, for dessert, Young's double chocolate stout.

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Originally posted by indybob:
Gulden Draak, at a Belgian tasting this eve. Everything was blind, but the steward gave me a peek at the one I liked best in the flight of six. I bought one to take home, plus a couple others from St. Bernardus, on the recommendation of a fellow taster who also had picked the GDraak. There's so much good beer being made, it's capturing much of my wine attention for the moment.

IB, a wonderful beer indeed!

You should make it a point to drink this beer in Ghent as you view the Golden Dragon on a sunny day.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
I was converted while in Germany.

Always glad to hear about a new FCB convert w+a, although now that I think about it, FC Bayern has been terrible since your visit!

Russia River Damnation. Loved it.

Liefmans

Dogfish Head Raison d'Etre at lunch today.

Surly Furious

left hand polestar pilsner

Lagunitas IPA Maximus

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Originally posted by SD-Wineaux:
Lagunitas IPA Maximus

How often do you drink beer?

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Originally posted by spo:

How often do you drink beer?

I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

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Originally posted by thelostverse:

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Originally posted by spo:

How often do you drink beer?

I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.

New Belgium Ranger IPA. A bit plain-jane, and just a touch too bitter for my taste.

Last night on tap...
Founders canadian breakfast stout
Founders black bisquit
Cantillon saint lamvinus

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Originally posted by Scubarex:
Last night on tap...
Founders canadian breakfast stout

What does that taste like? Maple syrup and back bacon?

Hope you're doing well Scub.

Man I love the ranger. Lighter ipa with strong hop flavor (both bittering and flavoring). My only complaint is that it is strong.

Rochefort Trappistes 10

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Rochefort Trappistes 10

Was it green?

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Originally posted by snipes:

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Rochefort Trappistes 10

Was it green?

No, and I'm Irish.

A few Guinness's shortly - or would that be Guinni?

Guinness Draught

St. Bernardus Abt 12, which was the (unofficial) winner of a recent March Madness-style Belgian taste-off at a LWS. Absolutely delicious, but I like the beer it knocked off in the Sweet 16 round better, Goose Island's Pere Jacques.

FYI, the other members of the Final Four were Rochefort 8, Goose Island Matilda, and St. Bernardus Pater 6. FYI, Chimay Blue is the only Chimay that cleared the opening round (it won once).

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Originally posted by MJAlbers:
Guinness Draught

I'm in Arizona visiting my in-laws. I'll be tipping back a few of these tonight as well.

Cheers, my friend.

Magic Hat 9

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Originally posted by indybob:
St. Bernardus Abt 12, which was the (unofficial) winner of a recent March Madness-style Belgian taste-off at a LWS. Absolutely delicious,

IB, one of the finest beer pubs in America I have ever darken the door of is in Dallas, and they have this stellar beer on tap.

I'm a longtime fan of this beer.

Guinness.

Deschuttes Hop Henge Experimental IPA

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by indybob:
St. Bernardus Abt 12, which was the (unofficial) winner of a recent March Madness-style Belgian taste-off at a LWS. Absolutely delicious,

IB, one of the finest beer pubs in America I have ever darken the door of is in Dallas, and they have this stellar beer on tap.

I'm a longtime fan of this beer.

Must be amazing on tap.

Do you have a favorite Belgian? Or, depends on the mood/company?

after last nights port fest :
breckenridge vanilla porter

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Originally posted by indybob:


Do you have a favorite Belgian? Or, depends on the mood/company?

If I had to pick, I would choose Westvleteren Extra 8, but like you said, it depends on a number of things.

Tonight, it'll be

Three Floyds Gumballhead, Robert the Bruce and Pride and Joy.

I tried to homebrew a gumball clone. A wheat beer with amarillo hops sounds about perfect for me. Wish I could try the real thing.

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by indybob:


Do you have a favorite Belgian? Or, depends on the mood/company?

If I had to pick, I would choose Westvleteren Extra 8, but like you said, it depends on a number of things.

I'll ask the LWS about the WE8. It wasn't part of the taste off: http://tinyurl.com/4aa3zep

But, that necc. doesn't mean they don't carry it or can't get it.

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Originally posted by kingofcool:
I tried to homebrew a gumball clone. A wheat beer with amarillo hops sounds about perfect for me. Wish I could try the real thing.

GBH is pretty darn good. I do consider it overhyped, but still it's a good beer. The Three Floyds Brewery/Pub has great food, too.

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Originally posted by billhike:
New Belgium Ranger IPA. A bit plain-jane, and just a touch too bitter for my taste.

If you like IPA's you can't go wrong with Avery or Victory Hop Devil.

Tommyknocker Butt-Head

Spaten Optimator. Love this stuff.

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Originally posted by indybob:

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by indybob:


Do you have a favorite Belgian? Or, depends on the mood/company?

If I had to pick, I would choose Westvleteren Extra 8, but like you said, it depends on a number of things.

I'll ask the LWS about the WE8. It wasn't part of the taste off: http://tinyurl.com/4aa3zep

But, that necc. doesn't mean they don't carry it or can't get it.

IB, a very hard beer to find in the States. If you can find/buy this beer or the Westvleteren 12, buy without question. Since the bottles do not have labels, look for the color of the cap. ( blue & yellow)

If you do not like it, I will buy it all from you!

I'll ask the LWS tomorrow!

Be well.

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Originally posted by billhike:
New Belgium Ranger IPA. A bit plain-jane, and just a touch too bitter for my taste.

If you like IPA's you can't go wrong with Avery or Victory Hop Devil.

Yep, the Hop Devil is awesome stuff. Been hearing about Avery lately, but haven't tried one yet. Thanks for the reminder!

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Originally posted by indybob:
Spaten Optimator. Love this stuff.

Me too. Quite potent, though.

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Originally posted by Berno:
The Three Floyds Brewery/Pub has great food, too.

Good to hear. I thought about stopping by last Fall, but it didn't work out. I'll have to make sure to check it out sometime this year.

BTW...I'm one of the people that hypes up GBH. I love it!

Whole Hog Six Hop IPA

Would never have guessed it was an IPA from the look and taste. Quite dark. Hops take a back seat to the malt here, with a noticeable chocolate streak. Will seek some more out in my area. Good food beer.

PH

Allagash Curieux

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Originally posted by ElToro:
Allagash Curieux

What'd you think?

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Originally posted by steve8:

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Originally posted by Scubarex:
Last night on tap...
Founders canadian breakfast stout

What does that taste like? Maple syrup and back bacon?

Hope you're doing well Scub.

Steve-It does have a maple syrup element as it is aged in bourbon barrels and barrels that held maple syrup...sadly no bacon...

For another breakfast beer, try Terrapin Brewery's Wake n Bake which is a coffee stout.

Terrapin is an awesome brewery run by great ppl in a great town.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Westvleteren 12

Called the LWS, and this is the one Trappist that they do not carry, and according to the clerk I talked with (knew the beer immediately through my horrible pronunciation), it's not distributed in Indiana.

The Best beer in Moldova is "Bere Chisinau" , a product of Efes Pilsner

Bad Elmer's Porter by Upland.

todays beer for beasts event. yeah, you all *WISH* you were me!

Port Brewing Company, Old Viscosity Ale

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Port Brewing Company, Old Viscosity Ale

This is an awesome barrel-aged beer. We ordered one off the bottle list at a local brewpub this week.

Anticipating several tasty pints at Goose Island this evening before attending the Blackhawks/Ducks game.

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Anticipating several tasty pints at Goose Island this evening before attending the Blackhawks/Ducks game.

Repeat after me: Pere Jacques, Pere Jacques, Pere Jacques. Matilda if they're out.

I've yet to have a Pere Jacques or Pape Nero. I'll try and get my fake Belgian on!

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by billhike:
I've yet to have a Pere Jacques or Pape Nero. I'll try and get my fake Belgian on!

I'm not a huge fan of the Pape Nero, it's good, but their other fake Belgians are better than most real Belgians.

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Leinenkugel Summer Shandy!!!!!!!!!!!

Berno - wishful thinking or have you not been outside yet?

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Originally posted by billhike:

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Originally posted by Berno:
Leinenkugel Summer Shandy!!!!!!!!!!!

Berno - wishful thinking or have you not been outside yet?

Doesn't matter one bit! I love it!

In the Bahamas:

Kalik Gold
Sands
Red Stripe

Goose Island Pere Jacques. Ridiculously yummy.

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Originally posted by billhike:
Goose Island Pere Jacques. Ridiculously yummy.

St. Bernardus Abt 12.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
St. Bernardus Abt 12.

Delicious! W+A, can you get Goose Island down yonder?

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Originally posted by wine+art:
St. Bernardus Abt 12.

I had one Thursday from bottle. Good beer. I had one of my legendary 5 hour planning meetings at the Flying Saucer and picked my way through the Belgium section all afternoon.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
St. Bernardus Abt 12.

Delicious! W+A, can you get Goose Island down yonder?

I don't know about w+a but I've never seen it down here.

Thanks Joe

Mill St. Lemon Tea Beer

Two locals:
Shiner Bock
St. Arnold's Brewery Spring Bock (tasty)

With sushi, Asahi Black. Love that beer.

Paulaner Helles at the Biergarten to celebrate the warm weather...

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Originally posted by shavez:
Paulaner Helles at the Biergarten to celebrate the warm weather...

Which Biergarten do you favor, shavez?

Tilburg's Dutch Brown Ale

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Originally posted by Wine doc:
Two locals:
Shiner Bock
St. Arnold's Brewery Spring Bock (tasty)

Yum.

Coors Light

Qhdeputy, this is a beer thread.

Fret not, I have also posted incorrectly before as well.

I wonder if I would get any slack. It was that or regular Coors.

coors light is my chaser when i need to clean my palate from port =)

I prefer my beer before it goes through a kidney.

Tonight, Guinness.

Earlier today with lunch, a Rock Bottom Fire Cheif Ale.

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Originally posted by shavez:
Paulaner Helles at the Biergarten to celebrate the warm weather...

Which Biergarten do you favor, shavez?

Oh there are so many to choose from, as you know. Yesterday we were at Menterschwaige (down towards Grünwald). But our favourites are Taxisgarten (near Nymphenburg) and the Waldwirtschaft (Großhesselohe). The latter is especially nice on Sundays when the jazz band is playing...

Dogfish Head Pangaea
Flying Dog Pale Ale
Kona Pipeline Porter

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Originally posted by billhike:
New Belgium Ranger IPA. A bit plain-jane, and just a touch too bitter for my taste.

Tried another one at home tonight, thinking it was possible my taste buds were off last time. They weren't!

What IPAs do you like?