Belgian Beer Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    I thought that can was muted. Nothing popped. It had all the expected qualities, just mild. I agree that the sourness should be less than a Flanders Red (for example).

    My use of the word “offensive” was a lighthearted jab. Once it warmed a bit the beer opened up, so I’ll definitely set the next one out before opening. And post a comment for comparison.
     
    #601 SLeffler27, Aug 22, 2023
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  2. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Gouden Carolus Botanik.
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    I was concerned this would be too herbal for my tastes, but the flavors were deftly integrated and creamy mouthfeel took this over the top. Delicious!
     
    #602 GuyFawkes, Aug 22, 2023
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  3. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
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    Epics classic Belgian base with a little smoke...this is the longest running Epic beer I've had and one of my favorites...id be very bummed if they stopped brewing this

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    #603 Hinda65, Aug 25, 2023
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  4. BJB13

    BJB13 Pooh-Bah (2,788) Feb 18, 2017 Maryland
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    More sharp, bitter and attenuated than I expected when I tasted my first bottle but no complaints.
     
    #604 BJB13, Aug 25, 2023
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  5. Davl22

    Davl22 Maven (1,341) Sep 27, 2011 New Hampshire
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    Love this beer!
     
    #605 Davl22, Aug 26, 2023
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  6. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Weyerbacher Quad

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    Been a while since I've had this. Nice toffee taste with a hint of tanned leather. Forgot how much I enjoy this beer.
     
    #606 Spade, Aug 26, 2023
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  7. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    She CRUSHED me! ”Attorney” for 80pt’s didn’t help any either. Thankfully I had a tasty Petrus Aged Pale - De Brabandere to soothe the wound.

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    The second game was closer, even thought she still won handedly.
     
    #607 SLeffler27, Aug 26, 2023
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  8. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
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    Roadhouse Brewing in Jackson hole. A light, crisp Belgian inspired ale that is closer tasting to a pilsner than Belgian but still really nice and refreshing...they brew some great beers if you ever see any

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    #608 Hinda65, Aug 27, 2023
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  9. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    From a can no less.

    Cheers!

    P.S. Have you seen the new canned Chimay yet?
     
    #609 JackHorzempa, Aug 27, 2023
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  10. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    No, as of yesterday, Chimay was still only in bottles.
     
    #610 SLeffler27, Aug 27, 2023
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  11. JBogan

    JBogan Pooh-Bah (1,871) Jul 15, 2007 California
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    Picked up a can of the Chimay yesterday at Total Wine. Haven't opened it up yet. Maybe later today.

    Was shocked to see the difference in price between the 4 pack cans and 4 pack bottles. Cans going for $17.99, bottles at $25.99.
     
    #611 JBogan, Aug 28, 2023
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  12. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Whoa! That is a large difference in pricing.
    Since it is a new packaging format maybe appropriate for a NBW post?

    Cheers!
     
    #612 JackHorzempa, Aug 28, 2023
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  13. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    One of my favorite Belgian beers outside of Belgium. A wonderful dark ale from Unibroue in Canada.

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    #613 Beersnake, Aug 29, 2023
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  14. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    De Ranke - Noir de Dottignies
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    A creamy, enjoyable beer; notes of plum, leather & mild clove. Well balanced. I think I'll have another!
     
    #614 GuyFawkes, Aug 30, 2023
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  15. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Abbey Ale - Ommegang

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    #615 SLeffler27, Aug 30, 2023
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  16. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Enjoying a Chimay Blue. How soon we forget the classics! Always a treat when i revisit!
    Cheers!
    Tom

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    #616 CarolinaCardinals, Aug 31, 2023
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  17. JBogan

    JBogan Pooh-Bah (1,871) Jul 15, 2007 California
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    Just an addendum to my earlier post, I went in the same Total Wine today and the price on the bottles is now marked at $18.99 both in the store and on the website
     
    #617 JBogan, Aug 31, 2023
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  18. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Grand Cru from Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu. A quad that comes in at 10.5% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a dark brown with surprisingly little head. Most quads have much more head than this. The nose is fantastic. Malts, toffee, yeast, gingersnap cookies, raisins, a bit of port, and prunes.

    The taste is super smooth and delicious. Sweet toffee, loads of malts, some Belgian yeast, graham crackers, slight maple, apple pie, slight bitterness, and raisin. Lovely beer with a super smooth mouthfeel. Definitely not drinking like it's a 10.5% beer.

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    #618 Beersnake, Sep 1, 2023
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  19. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Triple from Brasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a nice semi-transparent orange with about an inch of white head. Quickly dissipates. The nose is orange, wheat, grass, bread, floral, and a hint of clove.

    The taste is super smooth. Lemon, orange, caramel, honey, clove, sweet candy malts, and an earthy note. Lovely.

    Nice light mouthfeel with a relatively soft and sweet aftertaste.

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    #619 Beersnake, Sep 1, 2023
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  20. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I haven't had this one in a while - need to revisit soon!
     
    #620 Beersnake, Sep 1, 2023
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