Which NG to buy?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by copslovebeer, Jun 8, 2012.

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  1. copslovebeer

    copslovebeer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Minnesota

    I'm heading through hudson and plan on stopping at "The Nova" for some New Glarus Brews. I have decided to purchase one bottle of either Belgian Red or Raspberry Tart. Anyone have a preference?
     
  2. JediMatt

    JediMatt Zealot (549) Jun 18, 2010 Iowa

    Why not both? :slight_smile: I like both, but would give the edge to Belgian Red. Fantastic beer!
     
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  3. Lifeofbrian

    Lifeofbrian Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2010 Minnesota

    IMO, Dan Carey's best work would be the fruit beers. They are world class.
     
  4. TIMMYJ21

    TIMMYJ21 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2010 Minnesota

    Yo! pick up some IIPA, It's solid as well to the Red
     
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  5. wellestone

    wellestone Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2009 Minnesota

    both! If this helps, belgian red is more wine-like and goes awesome with meat. The Rasp tart is more like a fruity, fizzy winecooler yet still awesome. More like an after-dinner palate cleanser...
     
  6. kawilliams81

    kawilliams81 Pooh-Bah (1,972) Feb 27, 2009 Illinois
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    I would go with a bottle of Red and Raz Tart, along with some IIPA. I prefer that Tart which is just that tart, where the Red is sweeter but still delicious.
     
  7. genuinedisciple

    genuinedisciple Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    Do you like cherries? If so, no question...

    +1 for the Wisc. Red.
     
  8. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
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    Both are rediculously good. I really like raspberries, so if I had to choose a favourite it would be Raspberry Tart. Belgian Red is a touch sweeter. Particularly good for an after dinner desert beer, but great on its own as well.
     
  9. jera1350

    jera1350 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,181) Dec 15, 2007 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    Like most are saying, grab one of each, especially if you haven't had them before.
     
  10. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    grab both and also pick up some Dancing Man Wheat
     
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  11. copslovebeer

    copslovebeer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Minnesota

    Well...... After much indecision, I left with both Wisconsin Red, Raspberry Tart and the IIPA. Life is short, I want to try em all. The guy at the place I stopped told me "I have cases and cases of the fruity stuff, should be around all summer" Those along with a few Furious I had from last week should make for a nice friday night. Tomorrow I'm heading to Lift Bridge for their tour and taproom. Even better Saturday!
     
  12. copslovebeer

    copslovebeer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Minnesota

    and FWIW I never made it to the nova. Found what I needed closer to prescott!
     
  13. morimech

    morimech Grand Pooh-Bah (3,803) Nov 6, 2006 Minnesota
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    Since you have bought them I will just add my opinion. I think Belgian Red is the better beer, but just barely.
     
  14. poopinmybutt

    poopinmybutt Zealot (643) May 25, 2005 Nebraska

    how much do these cost? the fruit 750's...
     
  15. mltobin

    mltobin Pooh-Bah (2,408) Apr 1, 2007 Connecticut
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    the 750 mLs of Belgian Red and Raspberry Tart are priced at $9 on the shelves, some stores vary of course
     
  16. shawnp

    shawnp Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Minnesota

    Damn Ryno, why didn't you tell me you were going for an NG run!?
     
  17. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    1 x Sampler pack
    1 each IIPA and Cherry Stout Thumbprints
    1 x case Dancing Man
    2 x each of the 750s... and then you should be good to go until July :wink:.
     
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  18. BottleMan

    BottleMan Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2008 Wisconsin

    There is ABSOLUTELY nothing that goes better with a steak than these these two. If I had to choose one, I'd go with Belgian Red. But I always bring 'em both home. You made a good choice.
     
  19. Buebie

    Buebie Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2007 Minnesota

    I cant figure out how to access my old reviews or I'd tell you which one I liked better and why.
    I also liked moon man fairly well. Their newer fresh hop ipa is definitely skippable.
    Once a week I work in St. Croix falls and make it a point to stop at the grocery store up there to get my WI beer fix.
     
  20. Sender

    Sender Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Minnesota

    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/590/1585/?ba=Buebie
    Picked up in Milwaukee last weekend for $9.99

    The red wax dipped bottle was poured into a snifter, semi rigorous pour produces about a half inch light pink fizzy head.
    Quickly dissipating to leaves a small collar that slowly goes away.
    Color on the beer is a glowing transparent ruby red.
    Aroma is stunning, a tart bursting of juicy raspberries.
    Juicy sweet delicious fresh picked berries, very distant grassy hops mixing with a touch of grains, but mostly overcome by berries.
    Taste is pretty much the sa,e with more tartness from the fruit, a kiss of wood. finishing with mild bittering tart berries and drying out. Feel is crisp and clean and just a small amount of slick feel through the swallow. I'm guessing this is saliva as my mouth is watering as I drink this.

    The Gummy Bears cartoon, meets beer on this one.

    Serving type: bottle
    Reviewed on: 09-12-2011 02:49:12
    Edit: Didn't see a review from you for the Belgian Red
     
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