Now THESE are good beers... *PIC*

[Descartes]

Recent talk of beer guzzling led me to drag one of each beers that I have in my wannabe cellar. Represented are the following:

- Ommegant Witte, Three Philosophers, and Abbey Ale. Three Philosophers is incredible; it's blended with Lindeman's Kriek Lambic.
- Rochefort 10. Simply an incredible beer.
- St. Bernardus Tripel, Prior 8, and Abt 12. Anyone who knows beers needs no description of these fantastic beers.
- Allagash Tripel and Curieux. Allagash makes absolutely fantastic Belgian-style beers, and it's a US brewery.
- Westmalle Triple. I have A LOT of thesee, and it's likely my favorite of all time.
- Duvel. No description needed.
- Schneider Aventinus. It's almost obscence how good this Weizen is. I have a few cellared since '99.

I'm in Cleveland right now, so this is all I have with me. Back at home I have more waiting for the right time, but these alone will keep anyone busy for years with their complexity.

Any thoughts?

[edit]Oops, I forgot the picture[/edit]

 

[cavemanmoron]

:beer:

I am drinking a Budweiser Select at the moment,

its ok,but when I finish this 12 pack,next time it will be
St Pauli's Girl.

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Descartes
Recent talk of beer guzzling led me to drag one of each beers that I have in my wannabe cellar. Represented are the following:

- Ommegant Witte, Three Philosophers, and Abbey Ale. Three Philosophers is incredible; it's blended with Lindeman's Kriek Lambic.
- Rochefort 10. Simply an incredible beer.
- St. Bernardus Tripel, Prior 8, and Abt 12. Anyone who knows beers needs no description of these fantastic beers.
- Allagash Tripel and Curieux. Allagash makes absolutely fantastic Belgian-style beers, and it's a US brewery.
- Westmalle Triple. I have A LOT of thesee, and it's likely my favorite of all time.
- Duvel. No description needed.
- Schneider Aventinus. It's almost obscence how good this Weizen is. I have a few cellared since '99.

I'm in Cleveland right now, so this is all I have with me. Back at home I have more waiting for the right time, but these alone will keep anyone busy for years with their complexity.

Any thoughts?

[edit]Oops, I forgot the picture[/edit]

*droooooooool*

 

[Descartes]

My bro is a Budweiser-only man, and I was proud to see him at least branch out to Select

St. Pauli's Girl is ok, but there are better representatives of the lager style. I enjoy a lager now and then, but I like my beers to be a little... wild. I love lambic-style ales, but unfortunately the style is somewhat under threat of extinction.

 

[Descartes]

Damn, if I made a thread on Budweiser I would have had at least 50 replies

 

[Albis]

well not many ppl have even heard or tasted the beers you are talking about

as a college student, i love my miller lites and rolling rock beer

 

[BigJ]

I've had Duvel before and :thumbsup:

 

[chrisms]

People seem to like this one

 

[Paul Ma]

I also enjoy Duvel. I have not heard of the others, but I'm going to try them.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: chrisms
People seem to like this one

Hell yes. It's likely the best Trappist, but unfortunately it's very difficult to find. So long as I can get my Westmalle I'm good....

 

[Mucman]

I'm only familiar with the western Canadian micro breweries, but those bottles look very cool

 

[andylawcc]

well, here lies the BIGGEST problem with good beer:

you can't get them convienently

see, I know I can go down to that one and only one store that sell that one and only one beer I utterly love. but then again, usually for convienent sake I just pick up a 6 pack of Guiness while I am doing my grocery run.


I tried the Ommegan, it came in a huge 1.25 or 1.5L bottle. GOOD sh1t.
Duvel was okay to me, not enough 'flavor' imo.

 

[chrisms]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: chrisms
People seem to like this one

Hell yes. It's likely the best Trappist, but unfortunately it's very difficult to find. So long as I can get my Westmalle I'm good....

Yes I'm at the monks' website and can't get any info on distribution (seems as though they only sell it at the monestary). Damnit I'm flying over there

 

[Zugzwang152]

unfortunately i don't have as broad a selection as you. my mainstay is Bud Light, though on occassion i'll buy Red Stripe, something from Deschutes Brewery (usually their Black Butte Porter), or Guinness Draught.

this local brewery makes some awesome beers, a few of their brews are perennial award winners.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
well, here lies the BIGGEST problem with good beer:

you can't get them convienently

see, I know I can go down to that one and only one store that sell that one and only one beer I utterly love. but then again, usually for convienent sake I just pick up a 6 pack of Guiness while I am doing my grocery run.


I tried the Ommegan, it came in a huge 1.25 or 1.5L bottle. GOOD sh1t.
Duvel was okay to me, not enough 'flavor' imo.

Very true. Not only is it very hard to find, it's very hard to find anyone who has any knowledge of them at all. You have to find a really high quality shop to get it locally, and not every city has one.

I was able to get most of them while in Belgium last year, and that's of course the easiest way to get your hands on some Westvletern; otherwise it seems like almost pure luck or a long wait. Most of the breweries will ship for you, and you can buy cases

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: chrisms

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: chrisms
People seem to like this one

Hell yes. It's likely the best Trappist, but unfortunately it's very difficult to find. So long as I can get my Westmalle I'm good....

Yes I'm at the monks' website and can't get any info on distribution (seems as though they only sell it at the monestary). Damnit I'm flying over there

You should Most of the monasteries have shops next to them where you can buy their brews, chocolates, cheese, etc. It's also just a great experience overall.

 

[brigden]

Why do you guys love ales so much? There seems to be a lot of ale-love on ATOT.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: brigden
Why do you guys love ales so much? There seems to be a lot of ale-love on ATOT.

coz I have yet to have a good lager. well, except one of two (forgot name)


oh, I like Stout and Porter too

 

[loup garou]

mmm...had a Duvel, Coresendonk Pale and Lucifer at Petit Abeille last night.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: brigden
Why do you guys love ales so much? There seems to be a lot of ale-love on ATOT.

coz I have yet to have a good lager. well, except one of two (forgot name)


oh, I like Stout and Porter too

there are only two types of beer

 

[Mo0o]

You can't got nothin' on my Busch Light *chugs one and smashes can on forehead*

 

[BurnItDwn]

mmm ... Belgian beers ....
My favorite has got to be Hoegaarden .... with Stella coming in second.

 

[AaronB]

I may have missed it in the replies, but where did you get those beers?


Oh, and did I mention that I hate you?

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: AaronB
I may have missed it in the replies, but where did you get those beers?

It depends. I got a lot of beer/wine shipped home from Europe while I was there, but otherwise I just call some of the local guys and work with them to get a case or more. Some of the better shops will actually have many of the better Belgians, but it's not always easy to find. Your average liquor store simply won't do.

Oh, and did I mention that I hate you?

Thanks

I forgot to include some other beers that I have in the list: Chimay Blue and Red cap, Delerium Tremens, and some Lindeman's Kriek. I have an obvious affinity for Belgian strong ales, and I can't get enough of them.

 

[So]

far from a beglian beer, but :beer: