Birthday Belgian Beer Blast

Chimay Grand reserve is a nice choice, delirium is a superb belgian strong ale, ST.Bernadus quadruple is excellent as well. La Chouffe is probably my favorite belgian ale, might also be fun to do a belgian/ Belgian style american showdown. you could pick up some Pranqster and ommegang three philosophers.

 

Orval is a must!!

 

It's your birthday so....

Westy

 

I like the showdown idea, but extend it to 'North American' and add some Unibroue, like Trois Pistoles.

 

Sounds fun! I'd be on the floor pretty quickly. Gulden Draak is, in my opinion, a great but relatively available belgian dark ale. I also agree that Orval is a good change of pace.

 

have not had the pleasure, might not be available in my area, yeah those were just the two that came to mind in that moment.

 

You gotta try it, then, it can definitely hang with the big boys. It's definitely in NY, maybe even in 12 oz bottles if you find the right store.

 

i have two solid beer stores in my area, i will definitely look for it on my next stock up. thanks!

 

Karmeliet

DT is awesome

abt12

Westmalle

These are the ones I return to when I need a reminder of what beer should taste like

They are pricey and I dont indulge with them often but I have at least one in my fridge in case I need it...plus rochefort 10, gouden carolus tripel

 

I more or less had a Belgian beer themed birthday last year. It was awesome but I barely remember leaving the last bar we went to, not long after I no longer had any dinner in my stomach and the next day I had a hangover from hell....all in all it was an awesome night

 

Amazing suggestions here. To add my votes:
St. Bernardus Quad
Gulden Draak Quad
Karmeleit
Orval
and if you go N. America at all, listen to TongoRad and get some Unibroue Trois Pistoles.

 

I dont even RSVP to parties anymore unless they have westy served out of the legit wooden crate made by the monks.

 

Given that you like stuff on the "sweeter and stronger side" as well, I'll recommend looking out for Kasteelbier Donker -> http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/212/1711/

Looking at 11% ABV and on the sweeter side, but definitely tasty IMO

 

I would have the full slate of Rochefort brews, and for variety, a good wit (st. Bernardus?), maybe a saison DuPont, an easily available sour like boon gueuze, or something from hanssens. Add those to your original list, make a big pot of mussels, Belgian chocolates, cheese and breads, happy birthday.

Oh and tons of frites with herbed mayo.

 

Send me a shipping label and I'll send you a westy as a birthday present.

 

Have some Ommegang, they specialize in Belgium styles. They are one of my favorite brewers. They are not made in Belgium and are from Cooperstown NY. They pretty much only do Belgian styles and make every type just about and each one of their offerings is A+.

 

Getting sent free Westy 12? /endthread