Sours!?!?

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  1. IXLOKIXI

    IXLOKIXI Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2012

    I am new here and have decided that I need to ask a question to the experienced crowd. I am a MASSIVE fan of stouts. I like a good IPA as well but I am now looking into trying some new styles. I went into my local shop and talked to their "beer guy" about different styles. He handed me some things to try and a nice chunk of change later, I have tried a few quads, trippels, a weizenbock, and a flanders red(duchess de bourgogne; thought it was awesome). I want to know if anybody can make some recommendations for some good sours that are not going to be too overbearing, not incredibly expensive, and are readily available in most markets. I live in northern Virginia if that helps. Thanks
     
    #1 IXLOKIXI, Mar 24, 2012
  2. TMoney2591

    TMoney2591 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,139) Apr 21, 2009 Illinois
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    Lindemans Cuvee Rene. I know Norm's will prolly have it...
     
    #2 TMoney2591, Mar 24, 2012
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  3. IXLOKIXI

    IXLOKIXI Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2012

    I have seen lindemans on the shelves around here but never pulled the trigger. Ill grab that one next time I am out.
     
    #3 IXLOKIXI, Mar 24, 2012
  4. kevanb

    kevanb Pooh-Bah (2,705) Apr 4, 2011 Illinois
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    Gueuze Fond Tradition and Monk's Cafe are pretty easy to find and are quite tasty.
     
    #4 kevanb, Mar 24, 2012
  5. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Rodenbach Classic is a great Flanders Red- it's a blend of new beer and aged beer. Not as intense as the Grand Cru, which is all aged beer (3 years if I remember correctly) but you might want to try the classic first if you can find it. Both have their merits, but I usually buy the Grand Cru- and at $8 a bottle, it doesn't break the bank.
     
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  6. LambicKing

    LambicKing Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Germany

    Not overbearing, so I'd steer clear of gueuzes altogether...so I'd advise against Cuvee Rene...at least for now.

    As others mentioned, I'd go with Monk's Cafe (especially since you like Duchesse) and Rodenbach Grand Cru (over the regular Rodenbach)...
     
    #6 LambicKing, Mar 24, 2012
  7. FreshHawk

    FreshHawk Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 Illinois

    Cuvée De Ranke is a good affordable sour ($12.99 around here). The Kriek is also nice but I don't know its availability.

    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/739/42805

    Edit: It won't be in line with the Flanders Red, but I like it for an introduction to sours.
     
    #7 FreshHawk, Mar 24, 2012
  8. Thehuntmaster

    Thehuntmaster Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2009 South Africa

    If you enjoyed the Duchess, I would certainly recommend Rodenbach Grand Cru. It is more intense, but the flavours are amazing - even my mother loved it!!!
     
    #8 Thehuntmaster, Mar 24, 2012
  9. IXLOKIXI

    IXLOKIXI Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2012

    Thanks for the help guys. I dont want to try something crazy and end up turned off on the whole style. I also dont want to try the best and end up chasing the dragon the whole time. Hope that made sense....
     
    #9 IXLOKIXI, Mar 24, 2012
  10. FreshHawk

    FreshHawk Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 Illinois

    Forgot another (relatively) cheap and available option is Petrus Aged Pale which also comes in 11.2 oz bottles so you don't have to commit to a 750 although it also comes in that format (and usually around $10 so not too costly).

    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/718/2184
     
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  11. Mohican88

    Mohican88 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Ohio

    If you can find it, Ommegang Zuur (it was a one off beer) is still drinking great and will be $10-13 for a 750.
     
    #11 Mohican88, Mar 24, 2012
  12. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    I would second the Petrus. Awesome beer and in colorado it's only $5 a bottle.
     
    #12 Graviz, Mar 24, 2012
  13. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    petrus aged pale is very good i agree with above post
     
    #13 gatornation, Mar 24, 2012
  14. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    bellegems bruin is another good one to try also in a 11.s oz bottle
     
    #14 gatornation, Mar 24, 2012
  15. IXLOKIXI

    IXLOKIXI Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2012

    Can any of you explain the difference between a lambic and a gueuze and a flanders and an american wild.....so damn confusing
     
    #15 IXLOKIXI, Mar 24, 2012
  16. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    you can read all about them right here - http://beeradvocate.com/beer/style
     
    #16 xnicknj, Mar 24, 2012
  17. IXLOKIXI

    IXLOKIXI Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2012

    That helped. Now i see why LambicKing said to stay away from the gueuze at the beginning
     
    #17 IXLOKIXI, Mar 24, 2012
  18. bebbcorp

    bebbcorp Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2010 Kansas

    New belgium la folie can be a tad vinegary and intense , but love it all the same.
     
    #18 bebbcorp, Mar 24, 2012
  19. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    I am not too familiar with all the different types, but I tried some New Belgium La Folie and it was amazing.
     
    #19 Hanzo, Mar 24, 2012
  20. IXLOKIXI

    IXLOKIXI Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2012

    I'm not ignoring everybody else but I only recall seeing Lindemans on the shelves around me. I understand that it comes down to personal taste but is there one Lindemans that stands out above the rest? I think I have seen La Folie on the shelves also. I'll be sure to pick up a bottle of that if I see it.
     
    #20 IXLOKIXI, Mar 24, 2012
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