Author Topic: Drink Better Beer - Belgian, German, Craft, Ales, Lagers all your hoppy goodness in one place (Read 277397 times)

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1680 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:24:34 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on August 18, 2015, 09:23:02 pm

I assumed modelo and negra modelo was the same.

Same company but different beer, just like Spaten and Spaten Dunkle are different.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1681 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:27:19 pm »

Ah ok.

Would have had both recently. Had the negra modelo in Vegas and it was good. Whatever I had in mexico was bland

Preferred corona. Not much to choose in mexico. Either them Sol or desperados

Mumm-Ra · « **Reply #1682 on:** August 19, 2015, 05:29:39 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on August 18, 2015, 07:10:56 pm

He and I both, also look for Bohemia and Pacifico.

Indio and Victoria are OK as well, similar to Negra Modelo. I drank loads of Victoria in mexico as it has a lower ABV and I was mucho thirsty.

Speaking of which, this is a good place to ask - any recommendations for flavourful, lower ABV beers? As in sub-5%. I go through a lot of Founders all-day IPA, which is a nice 4.7%.
Big fan of Lagunitas IPA but that is a hefty 6.2%, so much stronger than I would like.
Guinness is a good one at around 4.3% but that's more of a cold weather beer for me

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1683 on:** August 19, 2015, 06:04:29 pm »

Oskar Blues makes a fantastic session IPA.

As does Schlafly, and their session brown ale is not bad either.

kesey · « **Reply #1684 on:** August 19, 2015, 10:16:54 pm »

I miss my English Ale. I really do.

The French stuff is either shit or too strong.

Oscarmac · « **Reply #1685 on:** August 20, 2015, 02:12:53 pm »

Had a few lambic beers in belgium recently.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1686 on:** August 20, 2015, 02:49:19 pm »

Quote from: kindalen on August 20, 2015, 02:12:53 pm

Had a few lambic beers in belgium recently.

Lambic and similar types are something I can't drink...

paulrazor · « **Reply #1687 on:** August 20, 2015, 02:53:35 pm »

has anyone had westvleteren?

richmond-red · « **Reply #1688 on:** August 20, 2015, 03:00:23 pm »

Quote from: Mumm-Ra on August 19, 2015, 05:29:39 pm

Indio and Victoria are OK as well, similar to Negra Modelo. I drank loads of Victoria in mexico as it has a lower ABV and I was mucho thirsty.

Speaking of which, this is a good place to ask - any recommendations for flavourful, lower ABV beers? As in sub-5%. I go through a lot of Founders all-day IPA, which is a nice 4.7%.
Big fan of Lagunitas IPA but that is a hefty 6.2%, so much stronger than I would like.
Guinness is a good one at around 4.3% but that's more of a cold weather beer for me

AS for session IPAs, there seem to be more and more surfacing - the next craft beer trend?
Here are a couple I've tried recently that were pretty good:-

Stone Go-to IPA (the best of the bunch IMHO)
New Belgium Slow Ride
Fathead Sunshine Daydream

Mumm-Ra · « **Reply #1689 on:** August 20, 2015, 04:23:22 pm »

Cheers CT and RR. I see a lot of Stone beers around (I'm in Chicago) so I should definitely be able to pick that one up, I'll keep an eye out for the others as well

kavah · « **Reply #1690 on:** August 20, 2015, 04:35:48 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on August 20, 2015, 02:53:35 pm

has anyone had westvleteren?

sounds lovely - and hard to find, except for Pheeny I suppose

According to some it’s somewhat overrated, the hype may have been (and still is) a bit over the top. And granted, there are a lot of great and even better beers out there. But still, this really is one of the best beers in the world, it has become bigger than tradition or craftmanship.

…it can truly be called a Belgian national beer treasure.

Alcohol - 10.0-10.2% ABV
Top-fermentation. re-fermented in the bottle, unfiltered, centrifuged or pasteurized.
Ingredients - Water, Westmalle yeast, malt, local hops, sugar.
Colour & Transparency - Dark, though clear, reddish/burgundy brown

http://belgium.beertourism.com/belgian-beers/westvleteren-12

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1691 on:** August 20, 2015, 07:20:34 pm »

Quote from: @Pheeny on August 20, 2015, 02:49:19 pm

Lambic and similar types are something I can't drink...

Me neither. Was out walking in the Peak District recently and ended up in Buxton at the Buxton Brewery Tap, which is a good little micro brewery. But ended up with one of their experimental lambic style beers in my hand. Could hardly swallow the first mouthful. Not to my taste at all, although the fella next to me was raving about his pint. Must be an acquired taste.

Red_Mist · « **Reply #1692 on:** August 20, 2015, 07:22:37 pm »

Eh, what's that autocorrect all about! B.uxton it should say...

Edit: Richard B.uxton i presume?

Pheeny · « **Reply #1693 on:** August 20, 2015, 07:33:53 pm »

Even I've not been able to get my hands on a Westvleteren,far too expensive in the one place I know that sells it in the town I live.

I have tried St. Bernardus Abt 12 which is said to be almost identical.

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1694 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:10:31 pm »

Quote from: Mumm-Ra on August 20, 2015, 04:23:22 pm

Cheers CT and RR. I see a lot of Stone beers around (I'm in Chicago) so I should definitely be able to pick that one up, I'll keep an eye out for the others as well

Anytime mate.

I would classify Stone has a harder IPA, their Ruination even more so.

In Chicago you should see some of the ales I told you about as some are from STL and each is available in Illinois.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1695 on:** August 21, 2015, 09:39:05 am »

Quote from: @Pheeny on August 20, 2015, 07:33:53 pm

Even I've not been able to get my hands on a Westvleteren,far too expensive in the one place I know that sells it in the town I live.

I have tried St. Bernardus Abt 12 which is said to be almost identical.

Quote from: kavah on August 20, 2015, 04:35:48 pm

sounds lovely - and hard to find, except for Pheeny I suppose

According to some it’s somewhat overrated, the hype may have been (and still is) a bit over the top. And granted, there are a lot of great and even better beers out there. But still, this really is one of the best beers in the world, it has become bigger than tradition or craftmanship.

…it can truly be called a Belgian national beer treasure.

Alcohol - 10.0-10.2% ABV
Top-fermentation. re-fermented in the bottle, unfiltered, centrifuged or pasteurized.
Ingredients - Water, Westmalle yeast, malt, local hops, sugar.
Colour & Transparency - Dark, though clear, reddish/burgundy brown

http://belgium.beertourism.com/belgian-beers/westvleteren-12

it maybe goes on sale once every 18 months in ireland

think it works out 60 euro for 6 bottles plus a glass

couple of people i know loved it

Pheeny · « **Reply #1696 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:04:18 am »

I can get hold of it cheaper but I'd have to drive to the Monastery which is the other side of the country.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1697 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:07:41 am »

Had some of this last night.The Abbey is not too far from my house...

paulrazor · « **Reply #1698 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:13:59 am »

Quote from: @Pheeny on August 21, 2015, 10:04:18 am

I can get hold of it cheaper but I'd have to drive to the Monastery which is the other side of the country.

hardly worth your while

Pheeny · « **Reply #1699 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:19:02 am »

Quote from: Hellrazor on August 21, 2015, 10:13:59 am

hardly worth your while

Got a mate who travels the country as he wife is a semi pro cyclist and he's promised me to bring a bottle for me, thing is he's got a mind like a sieve...

Pheeny · « **Reply #1700 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:21:07 am »

Mind you as I said above most people say St. Bernardus Abt 12 is almost identical,my son has tried both and says he actually prefers the St. Bernardus Abt 12 over Westvleteren.

Titi Camara · « **Reply #1701 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:53:38 am »

This evening I'm going to try and drink my own body weight in Corona

paulrazor · « **Reply #1702 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:38:10 am »

Quote from: @Pheeny on August 21, 2015, 10:21:07 am

Mind you as I said above most people say St. Bernardus Abt 12 is almost identical,my son has tried both and says he actually prefers the St. Bernardus Abt 12 over Westvleteren.

Quote from: @Pheeny on August 21, 2015, 10:19:02 am

Got a mate who travels the country as he wife is a semi pro cyclist and he's promised me to bring a bottle for me, thing is he's got a mind like a sieve...

must look that up online

found this

http://www.mchughs.ie/st-bernardus-abt-12-barrel-aged-75cl

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1703 on:** August 21, 2015, 01:32:00 pm »

Nice Tony, not had Val-Dieu in ages, five years at least.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1704 on:** August 21, 2015, 09:29:23 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on August 21, 2015, 01:32:00 pm

Nice Tony, not had Val-Dieu in ages, five years at least.

I really must nip into the Abbey,quite a few of my bike rides go past there,a couple of nice hills in the area that us cyclists like to tackle.

Got A Val Dieu in the Fridge will post a photo later but I've just opened this...

Pheeny · « **Reply #1705 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:31:42 pm »

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1706 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:36:26 pm »

Rub it in mate, rub it in.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1707 on:** August 21, 2015, 10:53:19 pm »

Quote from: Crimson_Tank on August 21, 2015, 10:36:26 pm

Rub it in mate, rub it in.

What I find strange,even though the Abbey is only a few klicks from here (Tongeren) most of the local shops don't sell it,I have to go to either Liege or Hasselt to buy it.

There is one Café in town that serves it though!

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1708 on:** August 21, 2015, 11:40:10 pm »

That is strange, still you can get it, it is a bit harder to find over here...

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1709 on:** August 23, 2015, 01:18:36 am »

Hit the DFH 60 min and Delirium Tremens hard last night over a few games of hearts with my auld man and a few of my brothers.

At work now and enjoying a Great Lakes Oktoberfest and a Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale.

Pheeny · « **Reply #1710 on:** August 23, 2015, 12:25:25 pm »

Cycled past Val Dieu this morning...

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #1711 on:** August 23, 2015, 01:24:00 pm »

Quote from: Joga on March 31, 2015, 08:36:24 am

Can anyone give me some examples of beers like this to check out please- these are my absolute favourites but I've not found many similar around.

Got one of these sitting in the fridge to try. The Erdinger Weissbier is great.

alonsoisared · « **Reply #1712 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:36:44 pm »

Right then rawkites, a few questions from a novice!

I know sod all about beers but looking for some recommendations. I'm usually the type who'll just drink whatever's on tap in the pub (your standard carling/carlsberg or an ale) but to celebrate the arrival of Jurgen Klopp I went and got myself a couple of bottles of erdinger weiss and I thought it was bloody lovely!! So firstly, what other beers along this lines can I get from the shop? (I'm in the UK). Secondly, are there any similar beers that are common in pubs rather than just bottles I can buy for the house?

Millie · « **Reply #1713 on:** October 12, 2015, 12:18:45 am »

It was only a matter of time before Kloppmania infiltrated this thread

paulrazor · « **Reply #1714 on:** October 12, 2015, 09:12:14 am »

had some founders dirty bastard recently

fantastic stuff

alonsoisared · « **Reply #1715 on:** October 12, 2015, 10:55:24 am »

Quote from: In Fowler we trust on October 12, 2015, 12:18:45 am

It was only a matter of time before Kloppmania infiltrated this thread

There's no escaping it!

saoirse08 · « **Reply #1716 on:** October 12, 2015, 04:57:32 pm »

Quote from: alonsoisared on October 11, 2015, 08:36:44 pm

Right then rawkites, a few questions from a novice!

I know sod all about beers but looking for some recommendations. I'm usually the type who'll just drink whatever's on tap in the pub (your standard carling/carlsberg or an ale) but to celebrate the arrival of Jurgen Klopp I went and got myself a couple of bottles of erdinger weiss and I thought it was bloody lovely!! So firstly, what other beers along this lines can I get from the shop? (I'm in the UK). Secondly, are there any similar beers that are common in pubs rather than just bottles I can buy for the house?

My favourite German beers are: Augustiner Edelstoff, (Helles & Dunkel good too) Hacker-Pschorr Münchner Hell, Fruh Kolsch & also love a pint of Kostritzer Schwarzbier when I can find it. Last time I had Kostritzer was in when I met me mate down in Pi a while ago.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #1717 on:** October 30, 2015, 10:14:39 pm »

Has anyone ever used a home brewing kit? If so would you recommend it or is it a bit of an effort? Just asking as have an idea for a Christmas present for someone who likes their wheat beers and the like so thought it could be something different.

Any good/bad experiences?! Cheers.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1718 on:** November 2, 2015, 09:46:55 am »

Quote from: Nicky Punany ♥ Boy Bands on October 30, 2015, 10:14:39 pm

Has anyone ever used a home brewing kit? If so would you recommend it or is it a bit of an effort? Just asking as have an idea for a Christmas present for someone who likes their wheat beers and the like so thought it could be something different.

Any good/bad experiences?! Cheers.

we used them a few years ago

its pretty straight forward, i saw some in debenhams

just keep things sterilized and follow instruction. its all trial and error

we havent used them in over 2 years. we just use hops or grains now

paulrazor · « **Reply #1719 on:** December 21, 2015, 09:13:05 am »

https://www.obrienswine.ie/white-hag-yule-christmas-ale-33cl-btl.html

had a skinful of this saturday and was hammered

didnt know it was 7.2%

was nice all the same