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What would you add to this blind tasting?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Providence, Aug 1, 2012.

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  1. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,640) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    So far I have Westy 12, Chimay Blue, Rochefot 10 and St. Barnabas Abt. 12. I want to see once and for all, which Quad/BSDA reigns supreme. I would love to have an offering from each of the remaining Trappist Breweries, but I know not all of them make a quad or bsda (I don't think??). Of course, I am willing to include non-trappist brews as well, hence the St. Barnabas.

    Let me know what your suggestions are!

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 Providence, Aug 1, 2012
  2. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Maudite & Trois Pistoles
     
    #2 Zaphog, Aug 1, 2012
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  3. quirkzoo

    quirkzoo Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2011 Colorado

    I would throw in 6th Glass from Boulevard. Gets distributed to MA and I think it is really good but I have never put it up against the big names that you have listed.
     
    #3 quirkzoo, Aug 1, 2012
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  4. PDXHops

    PDXHops Maven (1,447) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina

    Is there still any Pretty Things Baby Tree on the shelves this time of year? It might be cool to have a local(ish) curveball thrown in there.
     
    #4 PDXHops, Aug 1, 2012
  5. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,041) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    La Trappe Quad/Oak Aged Quad
     
    #5 hopsputin, Aug 1, 2012
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  6. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,336) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    throw in dark truth stout from boulevard. with the malts they use and the belgian yeasts it feels more like a quad than the sixth glass does. well, for me anyway.
     
    #6 SFACRKnight, Aug 1, 2012
  7. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,640) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    I love this idea. I am a huge fan of Pretty Things and love Baby Tree.
     
    #7 Providence, Aug 1, 2012
  8. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Three Philosophers
     
    #8 Zaphog, Aug 1, 2012
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  9. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    #9 Pahn, Aug 1, 2012
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  10. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Allagash Grand Cru

    and me
     
    #10 SammyJaxxxx, Aug 1, 2012
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  11. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Another Trappist you may be able to find is the La Trappe Quadrupel (which is the only one actually named "Quadrupel."). Also, if you can find them, St. Amatus 12 from De Struise, and Pannepot Reserva, also from De Struise.
     
    #11 drtth, Aug 1, 2012
  12. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,640) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Yeah, La Trppe should definitely be included in this. Thank you for the reminder.
     
    #12 Providence, Aug 1, 2012
  13. Creetoper

    Creetoper Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2011 Ohio

    Unibroue La Terrible would be a nice addition.
     
    #13 Creetoper, Aug 1, 2012
  14. jtmartino

    jtmartino Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    6th Glass is pretty darn different from the beers listed. Much spicier and more bitter, and will stand out against the others (not in a good way.) At least that's what we thought when we had it side-by-side with Rochefort, St. Bernadus and Pannepot.
     
    #14 jtmartino, Aug 1, 2012
  15. quirkzoo

    quirkzoo Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2011 Colorado

    Good to know, I have only had it on its own and never compared side by side. Also, both times I have had it have been with about 1 year of age on it so that might have toned down the spiciness and bitterness.
     
    #15 quirkzoo, Aug 1, 2012
  16. BostonHops

    BostonHops Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    pannepot old fisherman's, the reserva, and the old monk's came immediately to mind, followed by the la trappe quad and their oak aged quad version. as for american takes on the style there aren't too many that can measure up to their belgian counterparts IMO but i would possibly include allagash four and/or odyssey.

    edit: malheur 12 and urthel samaranth are a couple more quads worthy of consideration.
     
    #16 BostonHops, Aug 1, 2012
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  17. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,640) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Love the suggestions everyone, keep them coming if you've got more.
     
    #17 Providence, Aug 2, 2012
  18. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,445) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    any of the pannepot variations.
     
    #18 Kinsman, Aug 2, 2012
  19. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    Throw Boulevard BBQ in there if you have access to it.
     
    #19 match1112, Aug 2, 2012
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  20. KAF

    KAF Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2007 Iowa

    Did you mean St. Bernardus Abt 12 or is there a beer named St. Barnabus? If there is than I would suggest St. Bernardus Abt 12.
     
    #20 KAF, Aug 2, 2012
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