Help with beer Not from USA

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  1. Ranbot

    Ranbot Pooh-Bah (2,463) Nov 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Apparently I do.
     
    #21 Ranbot, Mar 6, 2014
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  2. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Samuel Smith was my gateway into European beer.
     
    #22 DarkDragon999, Mar 6, 2014
  3. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    Specifically, Samichlaus Helles is semi rare.

    But as for foreign gems, look at:
    Weihenstephaner Original and Kristall
    Augustiner Edelstoff
    Paulaner Salvator
    Schneider Aventinus Eisbock
    Innis & Gunn Canadian Cherry Wood
    Samuel Smith Yorkshire Stingo
    Fuller's Vintage Ale
    JW Lees Harvest Ale (my favorite so far was 2007 Legavulin)
    Unibroue La Terrible
    Parallel 49 BA Stout


    Ps dont sleep on Balitka #6 and #9.
     
    #23 VncentLIFE, Mar 6, 2014
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  4. TheBeer

    TheBeer Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2013 Wisconsin

    St. Bernardus, Rochefort, Franziskaner, Innis and Gunn
     
    #24 TheBeer, Mar 6, 2014
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  5. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    I thought about Peche Mortel right after hitting the send but it's a seasonal and might be hard to get now. It's the one beer I always stock up on when I see it. Aphrodiasiaque is also great.
     
    #25 fredmugs, Mar 6, 2014
  6. FondueVoodoo

    FondueVoodoo Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2012 Canada (BC)

    They brew both year round - their barrel aged versions are seasonal.
     
    #26 FondueVoodoo, Mar 6, 2014
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  7. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    Harviestoun's Ola Dubh 12, 18 or 30 are pretty decent intros into modern Scottish beer. BrewDog can be a throw of the crap dice though and no one serious about beer in Scotland is serious about Innes &Gunn.
     
    #27 Zimbo, Mar 6, 2014
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  8. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    In NY I find that not all stores are equal with respect to their import sections. For my money and what my local offers I find these to be good purchases:

    Aecht Schlenkerla Marzen Rauchbier
    Aecht Schlenkerla Helles Lagerbier
    Fullers 1849
    Fullers London Porter
    Konig Ludwig Weisse
    Kostritzer Schwarzbier
    Theakston's Old Peculier
    Pilsner Urquell (cans only)
    St. Bernandus Triple
    Weihenstephaer Kristall Weiss
    Tetley's English Ale (many will disagree on that, but I have no qualms with nitro cans)
    Samuel Smith Taddy Porter
    Hacker Pschorr Munich Lager
    Paulaner Octoberfest
    Rodenback Grand Cru
    Orkney Skullsplitter
    Old Speckled Hen (nitro can) - again, many will scoff, but I scarf
    Jever Pils
    Schneider Weiss (all taps are good to me)
    Saison DuPont (skunk factor is a 75/25 risk in my experience)
    Ayinger Brau Weisse




    I'll let others lead you towards sours. I like, but don't have the wide experience
     
    #28 Harnkus, Mar 6, 2014
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  9. sternamagrapha7x

    sternamagrapha7x Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2013 Michigan
    Trader

    Thank you for all the input everyone!! ill try and have this list with me next time. Cheers!
     
    #29 sternamagrapha7x, Mar 6, 2014
  10. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    I've only seen it during the winter here. Trust me I check for their beers everytime. I should really do a Peche / FBS blind tasting next year but I'm pretty sure Peche is going to win.
     
    #30 fredmugs, Mar 6, 2014
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  11. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    Trappists should be easy to get. If you like (or haven't tried) Belgians, it should be very easy to get Westmalle and Chimay, at a minimum. They're absolutely fantastic, and worth every penny (especially as a special occasion beer, but they're not particularly expensive overall).

    For German beers, I'd caution that bottle dates aren't always available, and consequently the beers aren't always fresh. If you can get them fresh, then try away; I love a good German lager, Hefe, Kölsch, Bock, et al.

    Finally, Belgian lambics are generally pretty available, as well (at least Lindemans, and likely more in your area), as well as Flanders reds (Rodenbach being a fairly available example). If you're interested in sours, those are a good intro, and are almost always pretty tasty.

    Not sure what foreign IPAs are in your area, but Brew Dog is often available stateside fresh, and while they can be a bit pricey, they're not bad at all.

    I echo the Ola Dubh rec, but it's pretty damn pricey for the size. Good beer, though.

    My primary rec, though, is to try out some Trappist Belgians. Yum!

    Good hunting!
     
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  12. ThisWangsChung

    ThisWangsChung Pooh-Bah (2,988) Oct 15, 2011 Maryland
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    I don't know how easy to find they might be in your area, but look for anything from De Struise out of Belgium. ESPECIALLY Black Albert.

    PS: Stay away from the Black Damnation series (almost $50/750ml) unless your ass is an actual ATM. I'm pretty sure they're fantastic, but at that price...just...no.
     
    #32 ThisWangsChung, Mar 6, 2014
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  13. Zonian1

    Zonian1 Pooh-Bah (2,296) Sep 29, 2012 Ohio
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    Print out the Beers of Fame list, take it to a good bottle shop in your town, and start at the bottom and work your way up!
     
    #33 Zonian1, Mar 6, 2014
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  14. Aaron_Eicher

    Aaron_Eicher Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2014 Wisconsin

    I would definitely recommend the Delirium Tremens and Delirium Nocturne. Those are amazing and I think they won awards a few years ago as well. Regardless, the bottle makes a pretty neat keepsake.
     
    #34 Aaron_Eicher, Mar 6, 2014
  15. Giovannilucano

    Giovannilucano Pooh-Bah (1,975) Feb 24, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I would kindly suggest anything from Birra Baladin and Birra Del Borgo which should be readily available. But if not I would like to know if these beers make it out to the Northwest.
     
    #35 Giovannilucano, Mar 6, 2014
  16. FondueVoodoo

    FondueVoodoo Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2012 Canada (BC)

    Must be just a US shipping thing. I get them year round here on the west coast. I would recommend a bunch of amazing BC beers but sadly not a lot of them make it down to you.
     
    #36 FondueVoodoo, Mar 7, 2014
  17. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    I'll go with Belgium, and some of my favorites

    Dubbels
    Westmalle Dubbel
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/208/674/

    La Trappe Dubbel
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/184/626/


    Trippel
    Tripel Karmeliet
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/202/656/

    La Fin Du Monde...its Canadian
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22/34/


    Quad
    Rochefort 10
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/207/645/

    St. Bernardus Abt 12
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/259/1708/

    Pannepot
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/15237/34306/

    La Trappe Quad Oak Aged
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/184/53946/



    Belgian Pale Ale
    Orval
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/37/129/

    Duvel
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/222/695/

    Russian River Redemption....its American, but not that easy to find
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/863/13741/

    Rare VOS...another American brew, but I really dig it and Ommegang is basically like a Belgian brewery anyway ;P
    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/42/593/



    ALSO do yourself a favor and get some Weihenstephaner Heffeweissbier (German). Its readily available (by me at least) and IMO one of the top 5 beers in the world.
     
    #37 hopsputin, Mar 7, 2014
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  18. Petey_the_Quiet

    Petey_the_Quiet Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2014 Florida

    Everything I've had from Weihenstephaner is good
    Rochefort 6, 8 or 10
    St. Bernardus Abt. 12
    Franziskaner Weissbier
     
    #38 Petey_the_Quiet, Mar 7, 2014
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  19. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    I forgot too mention, La Chouffe is a good starting point for the Belgian styles. It was one of the beers that really got me into BA
     
    #39 tkdchampxi, Mar 7, 2014
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  20. e34john

    e34john Devotee (399) Jul 22, 2013 California

    Suggesting something a little different, all the Hitachino that I've had has been good. I see them around pretty often and at Whole Foods all the time.
     
    #40 e34john, Mar 7, 2014
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