What Beer Are You Drinking Now? #4282

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  1. Jack_14

    Jack_14 Pooh-Bah (1,682) Nov 2, 2019 Italy
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    Good morning,
    It's too bad I couldn't add this beer to the database because I really liked it, even though it was brewed by a beer firm at another brewery.

    Resaka Brewing Tribe (Rome, ITA) brewed at Birrificio Sti Malti (Caserta, ITA) - HABIBI - Blanche with lemon and citron peels (5%)

    33 cl bottle (€5 from the fridge of the beershop).
    It is a blanche with the addition of fresh lemon peels and citrons from the Calabrian farm "Barracca" of Gioiosa Jonica, renowned for the cultivation of Calabrian citrus fruits and for its activities aimed at social rehabilitation.
    It draws inspiration from a recipe already developed by this beer firm with the Belgian brewery Brouwerij de Coureur (Leuven, BEL), with which they brewed the "PIRATA LEMON", which however never arrived in Italy.
    When poured, it is light golden, only slightly cloudy with a discreet foam (just the right amount) but very soft.
    As soon as you uncork you can immediately perceive lemony hints which amplify once poured.
    In the mouth, a beer with a very light body, accompanied by a lively but not excessive background carbonation, which conveys a sensation of freshness of the product and which makes it very thirst-quenching.
    The taste is at the same time short but enveloping as the lemon dominates, with that taste of citrus peel and albedo (the white part present inside the lemon and citrus fruits in general) which is the first scent that is noticeable and quickly fades into hints of lighter citrus (cedar), with very slight space also for the hint of coriander that appears in the background.
    The drink is at the same time light and thirst-quenching, not demanding, but still tasty in a balanced way, respecting the "delicacy" of the structure of the beer and not distorting its distinctive features.
    Very fresh and drinkable, although not part of my favorite beer style, I consider it very suitable for summer drinking, but of quality.

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    Sláinte .
    Cheers .
     
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  2. StBrewnard

    StBrewnard Pooh-Bah (1,674) Aug 5, 2018 France
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    Good day all… wondering if anyone here’s tried De Molen beer from the Netherlands? I went out hunting and was able to find a bottle of IPA a little past its bb date…
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    No luck finding any imperial stouts or porters though, which seem to be their more popular beers on here. Are they worth the trouble of seeking out further?
     
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  3. MadMadMike

    MadMadMike Grand Pooh-Bah (3,465) Dec 11, 2020 France
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    Brasserie Tandem ‘Coup du Soleil’ DIPA.,. Cheeeeers!

     
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  4. Schmittymack

    Schmittymack Pooh-Bah (1,864) Sep 3, 2008 Colorado
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    Last one for the night: Can of Oskar Blues Ten Fiddy from the cellar. No canned on date; can lists Lyons, CO. Don't know how if all cans (now) state original location; I do know others in my cellar list a canned date (never really gave it a thought to see if they still show Lyons!) At any rate, it's held up fairly well. Bitter chocolate, coffee, and a little alcohol heat at the finish. Past its prime but still very enjoyable
    Cheers LNBAers.
     
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  5. SawDog505

    SawDog505 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,922) Apr 9, 2010 New Hampshire
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    [​IMG] Not great, but we are heading to Canada to see the other side of Niagara Falls. Cheers all.
     
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  6. SawDog505

    SawDog505 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,922) Apr 9, 2010 New Hampshire
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    [​IMG] The beer selection I currently have is not great. Hopefully Canada will correct that, A.
     
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  7. Jack_14

    Jack_14 Pooh-Bah (1,682) Nov 2, 2019 Italy
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    Hi, De Molen has been a pillar for stout/imperial stout/barley wine beers, but also for Tripel/Saison and stuff more in the Belgian style but with a character, a body of its leading products and the nuances and spiciness in the flavors of very high level.
    Unfortunately in 2019 it was acquired by the industry and became the property of the second largest industrial group in the Netherlands (that of Bavaria, second only to Heineken).
    I'll tell you the truth, I prefer to keep in my mind those excellent TSARINA ESRA in 25 cl bottles with orange wax on top which inside preserved a product with a truly unique (and excellent) range of flavours and aftertastes.
     
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  8. StBrewnard

    StBrewnard Pooh-Bah (1,674) Aug 5, 2018 France
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    Ah shoot… gone the same way as many. Well maybe I won’t push it then. Thanks for the info
     
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  9. StBrewnard

    StBrewnard Pooh-Bah (1,674) Aug 5, 2018 France
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    May I suggest Bellwoods, Flying Monkeys, or Collective Arts, all from Southern Ontario. I’d be curious to hear the opinions (good or bad) of an outsider. That, or try some wine while in the Niagara area.
     
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  10. Ozzylizard

    Ozzylizard Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,419) Oct 5, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Good day BAs! Thanks @Jack_14 for starting the thread and for your usual excellent review! @StBrewnard - a couple of weeks ago in Germany, I picked up a couple of bottles of De Molen's
    Bommen & Granaten (11.0% ABV), an English-style barley wine - it was decent, despite the corporate takeover.

    Today's New Breakfast Beer:

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    Final Impression and summation: 3.5 (After deducting 0.25 point for an undated personal container) The can states that this is an Italian-style pilsner, but that style classification doesn’t currently exist in BA. Whatever it is, it’s a decent take on a pilsner.
    Rating 3.82, rDev 0% (First review)
     
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  11. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
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    Greetings all!

    Warm, few clouds so I’m out drinking a Lagunitas IPA with missus.

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    Cheers!

    Overview of my town

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  12. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    We have some old stout stock on a craft store shelf here. 2016 if I recall correctly, which does not seem to hold up well unless you want a flat and bland stout.
     
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  13. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Blood Brothers has interesting beers, although leaning toward the expensive side, IMO. Buffalo gets distribution, so it might be available near the falls.
     
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  14. Beer-Panda

    Beer-Panda Pooh-Bah (2,745) Mar 27, 2016 Netherlands
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    Grolsch Pilsner.
    Changed hotels again. This place has no fridge. But I did find some cold beers :slight_smile: Need to get a normal glass still.
    Cheers
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  15. Beer-Panda

    Beer-Panda Pooh-Bah (2,745) Mar 27, 2016 Netherlands
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    Besides the mentioned Tsarina Esra, I would recommend these from De Molen:

    Hel & Verdoemenis (Hell & Damnation) - Russian Imperial Stout

    Bommen & Granaten (Bombs & Grenades) - Barleywine

    Rasputin - Imperial Stout

    All heavy dark beers. IPA's like the Vuur&Vlam you had are from recent years (and do not compare to their imperial stouts). De Molen started about 20 years ago and they became well known because of the imperial stouts. They do lots of small barrel aged series too, but these are somewhat hard to find outside the Netherlands I guess.
    The place where I live is a 30 minutes drive from De Molen. Planning to go there again in a couple of weeks.
    Cheers!
     
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  16. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...I've enjoyed numerous beers from De Molen...I don't always see it around Colorado Springs, but do pick up a bottle or two whenever I do see it...looks like 13 beers per my BA record...I especially like Hel & Verdoemenis and Tsarina Esra...
     
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    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
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    ...never had their Bommen & Granaten, but definitely the other three...
     
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  18. Shanex

    Shanex Grand Pooh-Bah (4,960) Dec 10, 2015 France
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    Back home and sipping on Tripel Karmeliet… cheers!

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  19. Beer-Panda

    Beer-Panda Pooh-Bah (2,745) Mar 27, 2016 Netherlands
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    Hel & Verdoemenis definitely is one of their classics and on of my Favourite too.
    I was always surprised to see De Molen in US and Canadian bottle-shops, even in the days before the takeover and production was rather small.
    Cheers!
     
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  20. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Happy sunny and cooler Thursday BA's

    One of my favorites from Wooly Pig - great beer!

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