Hahaha @mrgunnar177 I am at University of MN Duluth and you kind of have to party just to stay warm by the big lake.
What's your favorite beer?
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OK, so I did quit drinking 3 yrs ago BUT I did love me some beer.
I tried different types, all over the world, and my all-time fav is:
Paulaner Oktoberfest-Märzen
PaulAner Oktoberfest Review
I tried different types, all over the world, and my all-time fav is:
Paulaner Oktoberfest-Märzen
PaulAner Oktoberfest Review
When I drink beer it is usually St Austell Tribute. I live in St Austell ( Cornwall UK ) and the brewery is just down the road,very handy
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When I used to drink beer, think of the darkest, stoutest, thickest beer you can imagine (served warm) -- and that was right up my alley. I grew up in a family with firm ties to their European roots. To them, American beer was less-than-or-equal-to horse piss.
You grow up with what you know.
You grow up with what you know.
It's even worse when all the brands you like are $15-16 or in the case of single serves $4-5 each. Plus the variety (or lack thereof) is astoundingly poor... lol
At least I don't truly live "up north" where alcohol is unavailable and a gallon of milk costs $16 or more. (two 2L anyway) It can always be worse!
At least I don't truly live "up north" where alcohol is unavailable and a gallon of milk costs $16 or more. (two 2L anyway) It can always be worse!
Ah.. Chimay..one of the seven remaining Trappist beers. Of which six are in ... you guessed it.. Belgium ;-)
If you like Chimay, try to find a Rochefort 10 (blue cap) next time. The 8 is pretty nice as well, but the 10 just has a little bit more punch to it. Chimay is the largest Trappist brewery of the seven in volume, and I personally feel it shows somewhat in their quality.
If I were to rank them, in order of preference I'd go:
* Westvleteren: Widely recognized as the best beer in the world. But nearly impossible to find States-side.
* Orval: The only Trappist beer that actually uses a yeast strain containing Brettanomyces and using a dry hopping method during the three weeks of maturation. Leading to a very nice hoppy afterfinish with a bit of a sour gueuze taste. Not for the faint of heart, but oh so good.
* Rochefort 10
* Westmalle Dubbel
* Achel Extra 9.5, brown. Only available in large bottles though. but who cares ;-)
* La Trappe. The one trappist brewery not located in Belgium. But their quadrupel is heavenly.
* Chimay. As mentioned, I think they've lost some of their quality due to their sheer size. But still a beer to be enjoyed. I won't turn it down if offered
But hey.. like what you drink, drink what you like ;-) I think I end up paying around $4 for an Orval here in Texas as well :-(
Currently I am enjoying Atomic Smash Bomb IPA from flying monkeys brewery in Barrie Ontario.
I am also a fan of rogue state brewery in Oregon, but their beers are expensive in Ontario due to the LCBO
I am also a fan of rogue state brewery in Oregon, but their beers are expensive in Ontario due to the LCBO
I wish we could get Orval or any of the Trappists around here. Price isn't as big a concern for me as availability is. I'd love to be in America for the access to craft beer alone...
I really enjoyed the Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer I had a couple months ago, and I am saving a bottle of Pannepot for a rainy day... I love the richness of the quadrupels and other strong dark Belgian ales I've had.
Some day I will personally pick up beer from de Struise and Westvleteren! Though the beer cafes and the lambic destinations are my true desire...
I really enjoyed the Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer I had a couple months ago, and I am saving a bottle of Pannepot for a rainy day... I love the richness of the quadrupels and other strong dark Belgian ales I've had.
Some day I will personally pick up beer from de Struise and Westvleteren! Though the beer cafes and the lambic destinations are my true desire...
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