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Posted: 10/8/2021 1:32:59 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2021 1:41:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. This is probably the best beer that you can get relatively easy. Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah that's how I look at it. The best beer you can probably find somewhere locally around the country. It may not be the world's greatest, but you aren't going to buy that off the shelf in a local grocery or package store either. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 2:05:31 AM EDT
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My favorite is Delirium Tremens. It is brewed in Belgium (though not by monks) and similar to the trappist ales I have tried. I will take your recommendation and see if I can get my hands on some of this Spencer Ale locally.
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Posted: 10/8/2021 2:21:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve tried “fancy” and “craft” beers before but always just got back to Busch light or other light beer.     Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 3:03:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yes. Should I not be? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You’re not drinking it from the bottle are you? Yes. Should I not be? No you shouldn't be drinking good beer from the bottle. Especially Belgian beers. There are a number of very fancy looking glasses for Belgian beers, the shape affects the way you smell the beer while you're taking a sip, the smell in part impacts the flavor. Drinking straight from the bottle cuts off the nose and weakens the taste. It also makes you gassier because part of the gas in the beer is supposed to escape during the pour and the settle. A tulip glass works for many of the aromatic beers and it really does make a difference.  Also temperature makes a huge difference. People make fun of the "warm beer" that is often served in Europe, but "warm" - actually cool room temperature- beer will have more flavor. A lot of american style macro brew lagers are served as cold as possible, while it is refreshing on a hot day, it also mutes the flavor. Similar to the above drinking it from a bottle. Try an experiment. Get two of the same beers and open them both. Get a beer glass, rinse it and pour one beer into the glass. While it's settling, drink from the full bottle. Then drink from the glass. You should notice a difference in taste. Belgians get really particular about their glassware.  |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 3:15:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No you shouldn't be drinking good beer from the bottle. Especially Belgian beers. There are a number of very fancy looking glasses for Belgian beers, the shape affects the way you smell the beer while you're taking a sip, the smell in part impacts the flavor. Drinking straight from the bottle cuts off the nose and weakens the taste. It also makes you gassier because part of the gas in the beer is supposed to escape during the pour and the settle. A tulip glass works for many of the aromatic beers and it really does make a difference. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-cznxq08r7/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/2781/13460/557408-Libbey-Belgian-Beer-Glass-16-oz-002__40037.1614973366.jpg?c=1 Also temperature makes a huge difference. People make fun of the "warm beer" that is often served in Europe, but "warm" - actually cool room temperature- beer will have more flavor. A lot of american style macro brew lagers are served as cold as possible, while it is refreshing on a hot day, it also mutes the flavor. Similar to the above drinking it from a bottle. Try an experiment. Get two of the same beers and open them both. Get a beer glass, rinse it and pour one beer into the glass. While it's settling, drink from the full bottle. Then drink from the glass. You should notice a difference in taste. Belgians get really particular about their glassware. https://blog.arkieva.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Beer.jpg |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 4:05:29 AM EDT
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I had never straight up said
“That is a delicious beer” Guess I am missing out |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 4:10:52 AM EDT
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Belgians = best beer.
If you're in a pinch, Fat Tire makes a bottle conditioned Tripel that is carried by a lot of the big grocery stores and gas station chains. I mean, you're not going to find Delirium or St Bernardus at the CVS, but you might find the Fat Tire...like I said, in a pinch. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 4:33:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How the hell do you know which cup to use? Easy, they put their name on the side  Actually most brands have their own fancy glass. Default is the tulip or the chalice, but using any glass is better than just going straight from the bottle. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 5:36:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So do they brew in a Trap Haus? It could go 50% either way. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:34:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That crap is weak. Keep looking for better, Try Samuel Smiths from England. only been brewing since 1758. Nut brown Ale, is a good start. Haven't seen it in a while but when I do associate it with body odor masked with patchouli oil. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:54:01 AM EDT
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I’ve been wanting to try that. The same abbey also makes delicious jams, jellies, and preserves.
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:59:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve been wanting to try that. The same abbey also makes delicious jams, jellies, and preserves. I would certainly try those. Available online anywhere? |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 8:49:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would certainly try those. Available online anywhere? Here you go. Looks like you can order the Spencer Ale there too. https://www.monasterygreetings.com/trappist_preserves |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:27:56 PM EDT
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I highly recommend all the beers from Spencer Brewery. Their Imperial Stout and the Monks Reserve are exceptional. I have the privilege of some occasional vandalism to my vehicle, where when I leave work and enter my car, there is a random case of beer from Spencer Brewery. I guess it pays to feed the right people. Seriously, if you have never tried any of their beer, you should.
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:30:29 PM EDT
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Never got into trappist beers.
I'm a german/czech pils type guy if I'm not drinking bitter from the cask. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:30:37 PM EDT
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Hell yeah boss. I've had one of those too, it's fantastic. Stands with the best Belgian Trappists beers I've had.
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:33:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Haven't seen it in a while but when I do associate it with body odor masked with patchouli oil. Shakedown Street doesn't have a "shower facility"
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:38:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 7, October 2021 First time I have ever agreed with you Lol. OP got this one right |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:45:37 PM EDT
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Driven by Spencer Trappist Brewery many times. They only allow visitors once a year during their open house event. Maybe next year I’ll plan a visit.
If you like Belgians, Brewery Ommegang (Cooperstown,NY) brews some pretty good Belgian style ales. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 6:48:28 PM EDT
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I opened this thread worried Mt Dew had gotten into the beer game.
kinda relived, kinda disappoint |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:22:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Drinking beer is the only thing worth doing in Belgium. Unless you're into chocolate. Too bad there's no public FN factory tour. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:29:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless you're into chocolate. Too bad there's no public FN factory tour. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Drinking beer is the only thing worth doing in Belgium. Unless you're into chocolate. Too bad there's no public FN factory tour. Taking in an F1 race at Spa-Francorchamps was pretty cool too. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:30:15 PM EDT
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Wait, somebody bought you a gift? On purpose, and for you specifically?
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:33:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:38:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chimay is so far the best beer I've enjoyed. I'll give that one a try. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:40:26 PM EDT
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I've had some very good Trappist ales, but to my taste, Spencer isn't one of those.
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:41:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you thought Chimay was good, give St. Bernardus 12 or Rochefort 10 a try. Both are better Belgian quads than Chimay. This man knows of which he speaks. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:45:53 PM EDT
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Yeah because it's a bottle.
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:46:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chimay is so far the best beer I've enjoyed. I'll give that one a try. I have occasionally picked that up. Good stuff. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:48:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds good OP.... I have been drinking beer for a long time and remember my first encounter with Yuengling....hotel in Allentown, PA, just flew in for business and went straight to the bar and ordered a Yuengling on tap....oh my goodness, I was hooked. So Yuengling is now my favorite, actually prefer Yuengling Light I see Yuengling light stocked mostly in cans. I rarely buy canned beer. I seem to pick up the aluminum taste. Anyways YL is a nice light summer beer. |
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Posted: 10/8/2021 7:53:56 PM EDT
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Quoted: Credit where it’s due Not something I would ever buy but was gifted a 4 pack of it. Its easily the best tasting beer I’ve ever had. Apparently there’s only one place in the USA with monks that brew this type of beer here. Delicious. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/349123/FA4DA69E-4090-4EAA-9238-5614C975BD12_jpe-2121895.JPG Well, now that you tried it and it's the best tasting beer you've ever had, won't you buy it now? Welcome to a new world. 
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Posted: 10/9/2021 5:32:48 PM EDT
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Grabbed some today:
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Posted: 10/9/2021 5:42:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kreuzberg Klösterbrau Hello fellow traveler. I drank at Kreuzberg Klosterbraueri more times than I can count. Hands down the best beer in the world. |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 6:43:54 PM EDT
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This guy knows! That's a good night.
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Posted: 10/9/2021 7:46:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/9/2021 7:56:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This thread motivated me... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/309598/PXL_20211009_234252334_MP_jpg-2124222.JPG Is there a certain temp that this is best at? |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:02:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Drinking beer is the only thing worth doing in Belgium. You should watch the movie “In Bruges” for some ideas of what to do in Belgium. There’s the North Sea beaches and the North Sea defenses from WW II. Drinking Belgian beer is great but there is lots to see and do in that country.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:03:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:06:14 PM EDT
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for Alexander wept,......
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:10:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What's Trappist ale Ale with a feminine penis that you didn't know was there. |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:17:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No you shouldn't be drinking good beer from the bottle. Especially Belgian beers. There are a number of very fancy looking glasses for Belgian beers, the shape affects the way you smell the beer while you're taking a sip, the smell in part impacts the flavor. Drinking straight from the bottle cuts off the nose and weakens the taste. It also makes you gassier because part of the gas in the beer is supposed to escape during the pour and the settle. A tulip glass works for many of the aromatic beers and it really does make a difference. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-cznxq08r7/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/2781/13460/557408-Libbey-Belgian-Beer-Glass-16-oz-002__40037.1614973366.jpg?c=1 Also temperature makes a huge difference. People make fun of the "warm beer" that is often served in Europe, but "warm" - actually cool room temperature- beer will have more flavor. A lot of american style macro brew lagers are served as cold as possible, while it is refreshing on a hot day, it also mutes the flavor. Similar to the above drinking it from a bottle. Try an experiment. Get two of the same beers and open them both. Get a beer glass, rinse it and pour one beer into the glass. While it's settling, drink from the full bottle. Then drink from the glass. You should notice a difference in taste. Belgians get really particular about their glassware. https://blog.arkieva.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Beer.jpg As your poster of glasses indicates each brewery has a recommended glass shape for their beer. Usually if the bar had the beer on tap they had the brewery labeled glass to go along with it. Each glass also had a fill line indicating the level where glass should be filled with foam above that.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:21:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How the hell do you know which cup to use? Not sure about the others but Stella calls their cup a Chalice.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:22:41 PM EDT
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The Trappist monks we had here sold honey.
It was amazing. Unfortunately they closed down the monastery a few years back. 
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:33:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 38 degrees out of a proper glass. Enjoy! I just looked it up and it is 46.4 - 53.6 F (8-12 C). https://www.sintbernardus.be/en/brewery/our-beers/stbernardus-abt-12-en |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 8:46:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/9/2021 9:45:30 PM EDT
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I am not much of a beer drinker, but that Kreuzberg Christmas brew is truly some heavenly inspired beer.
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Posted: 10/9/2021 10:42:32 PM EDT
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The best beer in the world is the Alt Bier at the Domhoff in Speyer, Germany.
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Posted: 10/9/2021 10:44:27 PM EDT
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A rogueboss thread... about good beer?
Am I having a stroke? I don't smell burnt toast yet. |
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Posted: 10/9/2021 10:54:32 PM EDT
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