The Official Beer Thread

[Dmax]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

I tried Chimay (red label) for the first time and was disappointed. Not that great, imho.
Did you think it was too heavy?

 

[Quatsch]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Aventinus Weizen-Icebock

That one is a doozy. I had it at the Schneider Weissbierhaus in Munich on a cold day last July following a delicious meal, and it was something else. I wish it had been served in a frozen glass, though, after it gets a bit warmer, its kind of hard to drink. I don't mind telling you that after one of their strong wheat beers, a regular wheat, and the icebock, ich war ein bisschen getrunken, if not 'unter den Tisch'.

Originally Posted by acidicboy

+1. Was a pleasant surprise it was real good.

I tried Chimay (red label) for the first time and was disappointed. Not that great, imho.
I liked it, but the blue is probably better. You certainly don't notice the extra 2% abv.

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Did you think it was too heavy?

No, not heavy. I guess its just a matter of personal taste. I just find the taste lacking in depth- can't really explain very well what I don't like about it, but lets just say I'd rather get the Hoegaarden than that.

 

[visionology]

I had Chmay around a year ago and I didn't say, wow I need to have another one of these, although I didn't despise it either. For the money I'd just go elsewhere.

 

[Dmax]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

No, not heavy. I guess its just a matter of personal taste. I just find the taste lacking in depth- can't really explain very well what I don't like about it, but lets just say I'd rather get the Hoegaarden than that.
Hmm... I kind of see what you are saying. I would call the taste of Chimay red, balanced but not really exciting. Chimay blue is a little better so you may wish to try that. If you do like beer with a lot of flavor, you may wish to try other belgian tripel or strong ales. The special christmass seasonal brews a lot of the smaller breweries release are usually very complex (and loaded with alcohol

). Some examples: Affligem, St. Bernardus, La Chouffe/Mc Chouffe, Deliriums, Abbey du Roc, Fantome, Gouden Carolus, St. Feuilen, etc...

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by Dmax

Hmm... I kind of see what you are saying. I would call the taste of Chimay red, balanced but not really exciting. Chimay blue is a little better so you may wish to try that.

If you do like beer with a lot of flavor, you may wish to try other belgian tripel or strong ales. The special christmass seasonal brews a lot of the smaller breweries release are usually very complex (and loaded with alcohol

). Some examples: Affligem, St. Bernardus, La Chouffe/Mc Chouffe, Deliriums, Abbey du Roc, Fantome, Gouden Carolus, St. Feuilen, etc...

Thanks, D. In a land that 99% of the population drink San Miguel, the good stash are quite limited. There is a company or two that brings in Belgian brews here... will look out for their stuff.

 

[batorizer]

boulevard wheat is my go-to beer. I've tried many other wheat beers, but none are as good as boulevard. Other than that I go for red-stripe and kingfisher.

 

[Petter]

im a big fan of white beers on a sunny day so hoegaardens definitely hit the spot for me.. especially in those huge half liter or liter mugs they have

 

[Johnny_5]

I thought I'd bring this back to life....

Recent beers

Dogfishhead Pumpkin' Ale (packed with flavor. My favorite pumpkin ale.)

Saranac Pumpkin ale (subtle pumpkin taste with some nutmeg)

Brooklyn Pumpkin (decent, not much pumpkin flavor)

Anchor Steam Beer - Had tasted this beer awhile ago before I was into beer and did not enjoy it. I am drinking it now and still feel the same way. Reminds me a lot of budweiser.

Anchor Liberty Ale - One of my favorites at the moment. Citrusy nose and taste to start, smooth with a hoppy finish that balances everything out perfectly.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - Love this beer. Well balanced, nice mouthfeel and available everywhere.

 

[TheClearanceGuy]

I like Coors Light... Recently I have been enjoying Blue Moon

 

[appolyon]

Coopers Sparling

http://www.coopers.com.au/beer.php?id=127&pid=1

 

[TheClearanceGuy]

Stella Artois in a bottle is really really good, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

 

[boozingalcoholic]

Originally Posted by Petter

im a big fan of white beers on a sunny day so hoegaardens definitely hit the spot for me.. especially in those huge half liter or liter mugs they have

YESSSSSS....hoegaarden...the sweet nectar of the gods. By far my favorite beer of all time. It's my usual go to "light" beer.

Otherwise, I stick to maredsou 10 /Chimay red. Seriously, I don't taste the alcohol at that point. Its so smooth. For some reason, I get a harsher taste of alcohol at lower concentrations aka KEYSTONE ICE> KEYSTONE.

 

[speedfreak]

Pilsener Urquell, you gonna love it!

 

[gnatty8]

Sweetwater India Pale Ale is pretty f*cking sweet. I tried the Extra Pale Ale first, and it was good. Then I tried the IPA, and it was better!