The best widely distributed year long offerings

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  1. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    I was wondering what my fellow BAs considered to the the best widely distributed, non-seasonal beers out there. By wildly distributed I don't necessarily mean available in every stae, but certainly available in every US geographical area, and obtainable either off the shelf or very easily via trade. As I was thinking up this idea, two immediately came to mind. Trappistes Rochefort 10 and Unibroue La Fin Du Monde. My vote goes to La Fin Du Monde, as even though I think rochefort may be a better beer, La Fin du Monde seems to be available way more than Rochefort or any other world class beer I have had for that matter. It also, to me, is the epitome of the style, whereas Rodhefort has Westy to try to live up to. For those two reason, I'll think La fin Du Monde is the best widely distributed, easily obtainable, available all year long beer on the planet. What are all your write in votes?
     
    #1 zac16125, Apr 16, 2012
  2. evilc

    evilc Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 California

    Stone Ruination? Not one of my favorite DIPA's, but "good enough" and should be generally easy to get no matter where you live.
     
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  3. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    Ruination really disappointed me the one time I had it. I thought many Stone beers I had previously had were significantly better, including the regular Stone IPA. Maybe I'll have to retry it.
     
    #3 zac16125, Apr 16, 2012
  4. ledzeppelin4

    ledzeppelin4 Initiate (0) May 18, 2011 Illinois

    St. Bernardus Abt 12.
     
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  5. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    I had that in my honorable mentions, along with Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier (which is hands down and by far the best Hefeweizen I've had to date)
     
    #5 zac16125, Apr 16, 2012
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  6. ledzeppelin4

    ledzeppelin4 Initiate (0) May 18, 2011 Illinois

    Weihenstephaner is definitely great. For a more widely distributed hefe, I'd have to go with Hacker Pschorr tho. Great stuff too.
     
    #6 ledzeppelin4, Apr 16, 2012
  7. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    I'm totally biased because I'm currently drinking this and loving it, but I can't imagine a better tripel than Westmalle Tripel. For the record, La Fin Du Monde was my favorite tripel, until tonight.

    Other contenders:
    Orval
    Duvel
    Saison Dupont
    Rochefort 10
    Rochefort 8
    Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
    Aventinus
    Stone Ruination
     
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  8. pschul4

    pschul4 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2011 Illinois

    If you're trying to spend a little less on awesome year round brews you can always go for some Torpedo. Damn I want one now....

    Cheers!
     
    #8 pschul4, Apr 16, 2012
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  9. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    I like La Fin Du Monde a lot, but see it way down on the list of best Tripels.
     
    #9 lucas1801, Apr 16, 2012
  10. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    Bang for buck Torpedo is easily one of the best value beers out there.
     
    #10 lucas1801, Apr 16, 2012
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  11. Aml42000

    Aml42000 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Washington

    Chimay Blue, and red for that matter. All of the Belgians mentioned here. Agree on Fin du Monde. Would add Ayingers to the Germans mentioned. Three Philosophers and Hennepin, Saison DuPont...
     
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  12. Devi0us

    Devi0us Savant (1,136) May 3, 2011 California
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    Palo Santo...
     
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  13. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    lagunitas little sumpin
     
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  14. Bluecane

    Bluecane Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2011 New York

    Bell's Two Hearted Ale
     
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  15. silentjay

    silentjay Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2008 Massachusetts

    freshness is key in this beer.

    my suggestions
    Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous
    Sierra Nevada Torpedo "extra" IPA
    North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout
    Founder's Porter
    Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA

    since you seem to like Belgian and German styled beers,
    I'd recommend Weihenstephaner's Vitus
    Schnieder Aventinus
    Ommegang Hennepin
    Great Divide Collete
    Allagash White
     
    #15 silentjay, Apr 16, 2012
  16. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I'm with you there. I like it, but it's not even my favorite Unibroue (that would be La Terrible).

    As to the OP, though, I'd have to go with Schlenkerla Urbock. Very consistent, always awesome.
     
    #16 TongoRad, Apr 16, 2012
  17. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    In a different category, New Glarus Wisc Belg Red!
     
    #17 Beerisheaven, Apr 16, 2012
  18. jk3

    jk3 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 New York

    Duvel and Rochefort are very hard to beat. They are available anywhere, anytime are are world class.
     
    #18 jk3, Apr 16, 2012
  19. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    Westmalle is excellent, personally I prefer La Fin. Both great though.

    And to silentjay, good call on Sublimely. It's one of my favorite year round easily obtainable beers as well.
     
    #19 zac16125, Apr 16, 2012
  20. jchoffman

    jchoffman Crusader (436) Jan 28, 2012 Georgia

    So true, Torpedo is a excellent go to beer, especially for value!
     
    #20 jchoffman, Apr 16, 2012
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