Best Four Seasons Beer

Gueuze...If I could afford it

 

I hear ya. There's a large variety of Hanssens beers in Casper but the prices make them an occasional option only.

 

I think a grisette would do just about any time of year with just about any meal of the day. Now if only I could find some...

 

This is a new style to me but in the last year two locals have put out versions of it. Super nice all the time beer, would definitely love to see more of it

 

I like a Rochefort 10 any time any where.

 

Has to be something balanced and not too big/heavy. I'd go with Fuller's ESB, Pilsner Urquel or maybe Brooklyn Lager

 

Orval. Any season, any month, any week, any day, any hour, any minute, any second.

 

I am also a big fan of the style but alas, you have to look around in New England as well to find any. I am assuming that is because grisettes don't sell well?

 

Very Green by Tree House is the beer I wish I could drink to my contentment every day of the year, but House Lager by Jack's Abby is the year round staple in my fridge.

 

I pretty much can drink any style any time of the year and enjoy a well made one. Hmmm well I guess count me out as I won't be "that guy" bringing a teku glass and a corked and caged BA 14% pastry stout to the beach holding it up to the sun to look at the appearance (can you imagine anything mour douchey than that image...has anyone witness anything like this?) I'll stick with a Corona with a lime, or DFH Seaquench, or a Pils Urquell etc.

 

I need to give Orval another try. I've had 2-3 times, but always seems to be too bretty dry and lacking in flavor. Missing some of the fruit/sweet Belgian yeast balance I prefer. Maybe its just me.

 

I don't know much about brewing, but it seems to me that this might be a rather costly style to brew (although it is open to some interpretation). Thoughts?

@zid
@JackHorzempa

 

There is no reason for a Grisette to be costly to produce. They are fairly simple both from an ingredient and brewing process perspective.

A brewery local to me of Sly Fox produces a spring seasonal of Sly Fox Grisette (it is available now). I can purchase a 6-pack of 12 ounce cans for less than 10 bucks.

Cheers!

 

I'll play...

Another La Fin du Monde vote here... if I could find it locally my fridge would be mostly it with a few stragglers...

 

Orval!

 

I'd have to say a rauchbier, if only because those Scherlenka canned offerings have been so incredibly tasty! Could I do a few 7% IPAs in 90 degree heat? Sure, probably, but wouldn't a flavorful smoked 4% lager go perfectly with an afternoon of grilling out? And for a winter sipper, too? Or to contemplate the changing of the seasons?

 

Vitus

 

Find a nice Pils, it’s always appropriate. If you can’t find anything fresh a simple crisp aal works too.

 

I think Belgians or German brews kind of fit the bill for year round beers

 

Personally I really enjoyed the Breakaway Rise DIPA that came out. Had it on warmer days and cold days and enjoyed it quite a bit.