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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,655
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    ^tasted like unfinished home brew. Maybe not bottle fermented properly?

    I've never had an off bottle, but it's certainly possible, I guess.

    Did you give it plenty of time to settle, so it poured clear?
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  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    nickice wrote:
    There's no point in discussing Belgian beer. There's nothing better than Duvel (apparently now available on tap)! End of discussion.

    I discovered (on an empty stomach) Leffe on tap in York a couple of years back. Needless to say I can't remember getting home. And that journey involved a train.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726
    Sitting here watching Gent Wevelgem, while sipping a Duvel Trippel H, I just remember that Lidl have a few offers on, Easter week (16th) 4 packs of Corsendonk Bruin (£5-99 - 7.5%) and all at £4-99, Gaulois Amber (5.5%) Blonde (6.3%) and Petrus Bruin (6.5%)
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  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    edited April 2017
    ^thanks for that Blazing.
    Just trying the Gauloise Blonde 6.3% which I like - bottle refermented and quite citrus dry/refreshing.
    Not so sure about the Corsendonk Bruin, found it a bit sweet, but I'll manage to force it down.
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    edited April 2017
    dubbel post
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    Aaaarg -tripel
  • takethehighroad
    takethehighroad Posts: 6,822
    Shopping for beers before, I see Guinness do an Antwerpen Stout, which seemed apt for the Ronde tomorrow
  • nickice
    nickice Posts: 2,439
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    nickice wrote:
    There's no point in discussing Belgian beer. There's nothing better than Duvel (apparently now available on tap)! End of discussion.

    I discovered (on an empty stomach) Leffe on tap in York a couple of years back. Needless to say I can't remember getting home. And that journey involved a train.


    Haha! I've lived in Lille for the past seven years but I still forget how strong it all is and drink as fast as everyone does back home!
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    nickice wrote:
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    nickice wrote:
    There's no point in discussing Belgian beer. There's nothing better than Duvel (apparently now available on tap)! End of discussion.

    I discovered (on an empty stomach) Leffe on tap in York a couple of years back. Needless to say I can't remember getting home. And that journey involved a train.


    Haha! I've lived in Lille for the past seven years but I still forget how strong it all is and drink as fast as everyone does back home!

    Same here- it all goes down at the same rate regardless of strength. Safest for me is a decent 4-5% bitter, unless I know I'm just having one or two. Otherwise .......

    Edit: I write on my return from a birthday bash when the drinkable beer ran out very quickly so I turned to the wine...
  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    Offshore on nightshift but will catch Roubaix next week. These should last til the Arenburg

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  • takethehighroad
    takethehighroad Posts: 6,822
    The Antwerp Stout was excellent for those who like chocolate notes. Poured well as well, which is always a bonus
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    :shock:

    No Tom, no!

    What is he doing to the 'pour' (ha geddit) Duvel?

    http://www.hbvl.be/cnt/dmf20170410_02827168/tom-boonen-schonk-vol-overtuiging-zijn-duvel-uit-maar-mag-dat-wel-op-die-manier
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  • awavey
    awavey Posts: 2,368
    Above The Cows wrote:
    :shock:

    No Tom, no!

    What is he doing to the 'pour' (ha geddit) Duvel?

    http://www.hbvl.be/cnt/dmf20170410_02827168/tom-boonen-schonk-vol-overtuiging-zijn-duvel-uit-maar-mag-dat-wel-op-die-manier

    maybe Tom just likes to cut out the whole should you/shouldnt you take the yeast with it bit :) Ive certainly seen German Weizen/Hefeweizens poured that way
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,435
    I tried to pour a hefe like that and just made a total mess. Props to Boonen for doing it on tv...
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,655
    It works for wheat beer, definitely
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  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,435
    I'm sure it works if you do it right... I just poured most of a schneider weisse onto the counter...

    I can't see why it wouldn't be possible with any bottled liquid.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    If Tom Boonen says the best way to consume Duvel is by snorting it through a straw, then you snort it through a straw.

    Of course, Roger DeVlaeminck says that in his day Duvel was 17% and you had to consume it via an enema.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726
    I don't know if anyone has been following the Belgian cop show "Public Enemy" which is set in the Ardennes.
    It's being shown currently, on Sky Atlantic.
    It's becoming pretty clear that the local brewery, Achouffe puts some beer money into the production, as somebody seems to be supping on a La Chouffe stumpy in every other shot!
    Also, there is a sub plot about a local shady businessman trying to market the local Abbey's brew.

    Anyhow, that aside, Lidl are at it again for Dad's Day.
    The usual 6 pack of mixed from the Van Steenberge brewery. (£10-49)
    Again 4 packs of Corsendonk bruin, blonde and new, I think, Guud 8 blonde.(£6-99)
    Also new in are 6 packs of mix beers from Petrus (£7-99)
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  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    I drank a lot of this last night. 2 x Chimay blonde, 2 x Delirium Tremens, Westmalle Dubbel, De Koninck, Kwak, I think that was all...

    Anyway, Lidl deals look good, will have to pay them a visit!
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  • ducknumber1
    ducknumber1 Posts: 1,172
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Anyhow, that aside, Lidl are at it again for Dad's Day.
    The usual 6 pack of mixed from the Van Steenberge brewery. (£10-49)
    Again 4 packs of Corsendonk bruin, blonde and new, I think, Guud 8 blonde.(£6-99)
    Also new in are 6 packs of mix beers from Petrus (£7-99)

    Picked up a selection of these this morning, our local Lidl had Corsendonk roodbruin too.
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    I highly recommend the Lidl Van Steenberge. All very high ABVs though.
  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,852
    Well it is the Opening Weekend...

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    And it is on offer in Waitrose at only twice the price of every other beer.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726
    edited February 2018
    Ridgerider wrote:
    Well it is the Opening Weekend...

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    And it is on offer in Waitrose at only twice the price of every other beer.

    It's gone up in price, too before they knocked the 25% off.
    They have better at the same price.
    Talking of which, I had a look at my stock and found I had 3 of their Tripel Karmeliet, date stamped 23/2/2018.
    Guess what I had today? :P
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,726
    Edit.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,435
    Twice the price and twice the alcohol I am sure.
  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,475
    Despite it not being Belgian, everyone should try Hövels.
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  • jimmythecuckoo
    jimmythecuckoo Posts: 4,718
    M&S are doing Westmalle as a standard beer now.

    Good times.
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  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,852
    Well...as it looks like we are leaving, I thought I would renegotiate this thread and show you all my Festive Collection of British beer...



    So a strong presence of Black Sheep Ale from Masham and Long Blonde from the Long Man Brewery just round the corner from here. With the remainder being a random selection from various other local sources...

    HAPPY CHRISTMAS PRO RACERS AND HERE'S HOPING FOR A HEALTHY 2020!
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  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,435
    /\ I'll take a photo of my imperial stout collection when I get home...

    Boss just gave me a beerhawk Christmas present, all stuff I've had before but can't complain too much.

    Magic Rock Saucery
    Beavertown Lupuloid
    Siren Soundwave
    Thornbridge Florida Weisse
    Rooster Yankee

    All passable except I'd take your Black Sheep over the Yankee, it's a bit meh.

    My stout/barleywine collection is more impressive.

    Happy Christmas!
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    ridgerider said:

    Well...as it looks like we are leaving, I thought I would renegotiate this thread and show you all my Festive Collection of British beer...



    So a strong presence of Black Sheep Ale from Masham and Long Blonde from the Long Man Brewery just round the corner from here. With the remainder being a random selection from various other local sources...

    HAPPY CHRISTMAS PRO RACERS AND HERE'S HOPING FOR A HEALTHY 2020!

    I'd say Black Sheep Ale is very appropriate for a 2019 christmas sesh, given where the World's were held.

    Have a good and healthy Christmas ridge. I'm sure I'll see you fit and ready to go in 2020.
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