Canadian Bills Fan Posted November 25, 2014 Author Posted November 25, 2014 Man you guys have so much more beer selections than us here in Canada CBF
Chef Jim Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 Man you guys have so much more beer selections than us here in Canada CBF You don't have places like this in Canada? http://citybeerstore.com/
Jauronimo Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 You're wrong. As shocking as I'm sure that is to you, you are. It is a lager, but it's (historically) a Belgian lager. And I didn't say it was a wheat beer. I said it led to my love for wheat beers. Because of Stella's Belgian heritage, I tried other Belgian beers like Duvel and Tripel Karmeliet, which does include wheat. Eventually, I tried Hoegaarden (another Belgian wheat) and then stumbled upon the IPW I mentioned in my post. Yes ... I know you know a lot more about beer than I do; that's not in question, nor does it concern me. But saying Stella Artois isn't a Belgian-style beer, when its origins are, in fact, in Belgium - is incorrect. Wrong. Look up what is meant by a Belgian style beer and then tell me how a poor excuse for a Pils, a Czech style beer, compares to an abby or a dubbel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilsner
rockpile Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 I'm about to sound like a giant beer snob but some of these answers are laughable. Might as well call Bud Lite a fine craft brew. You sound like a giant beer snob.
Gugny Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Wrong. Look up what is meant by a Belgian style beer and then tell me how a poor excuse for a Pils, a Czech style beer, compares to an abby or a dubbel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilsner If you're telling me that a beer that was born in Belgium is not a Belgian-style beer, then we shall agree to disagree. You can throw out all of the terminology like abby an dubbel that I don't understand all you want. But saying Stella Artois isn't a Belgian-style beer is like saying Budweiser isn't an American-style beer. Again ... I didn't say it was a wheat ale. I didn't say it was a Belgian ale. But it was created in Belgium; hence making it Belgian. I don't need Google for that.
PaattMaann Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 I just had the Ballast Point Even Keel last night while watching the Buffalo game....very good session IPA, no where as good as the Sculpin but a mighty fine beer is Even Keel preferable to you over Big Eye? its obviously not as good as Sculpin, but is it better than Big Eye? (meaning, should I purchase Even Keel over Big Eye?
The Poojer Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 kind of depends what you are looking for. The Even Keel is a session IPA, much like Founders All Day, it is something you can enjoy several times over without getting too buzzed after several. The Big Eye is upwards of 7-8% so after a couple/few you may start feeling the effects and subsequently the next morning could suck. The Big Eye is an excellent beer so don't get me wrong, either one is a great choice. is Even Keel preferable to you over Big Eye? its obviously not as good as Sculpin, but is it better than Big Eye? (meaning, should I purchase Even Keel over Big Eye?
PaattMaann Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 kind of depends what you are looking for. The Even Keel is a session IPA, much like Founders All Day, it is something you can enjoy several times over without getting too buzzed after several. The Big Eye is upwards of 7-8% so after a couple/few you may start feeling the effects and subsequently the next morning could suck. The Big Eye is an excellent beer so don't get me wrong, either one is a great choice. Got ya and thanks Side note: I really don't like any of founders beers, especially the all day - they are just far too yeasty/malty for my tastes
The Poojer Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 i have to stand with others on this one....TYPICALLY, when you think of Belgian Style Beers they have the characteristics of wild yeast, open fermentation, picking up flavors like candi sugar, banana, bandaid etc, flavors not usually found in other styles of beer but actually very desirable in Belgian Style, more along the lines of farmhouse or saison styles. Stella to me is more of a Czech Pilsner style of beer. Sadly Buweiser is/was considered an American Style beer, thankfully, Boston Brewing, Sierra Nevada and West Coast IPA's are becoming more of an American Style If you're telling me that a beer that was born in Belgium is not a Belgian-style beer, then we shall agree to disagree. You can throw out all of the terminology like abby an dubbel that I don't understand all you want. But saying Stella Artois isn't a Belgian-style beer is like saying Budweiser isn't an American-style beer. Again ... I didn't say it was a wheat ale. I didn't say it was a Belgian ale. But it was created in Belgium; hence making it Belgian. I don't need Google for that.
Gugny Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 i have to stand with others on this one....TYPICALLY, when you think of Belgian Style Beers they have the characteristics of wild yeast, open fermentation, picking up flavors like candi sugar, banana, bandaid etc, flavors not usually found in other styles of beer but actually very desirable in Belgian Style, more along the lines of farmhouse or saison styles. Stella to me is more of a Czech Pilsner style of beer. Sadly Buweiser is/was considered an American Style beer, thankfully, Boston Brewing, Sierra Nevada and West Coast IPA's are becoming more of an American Style Okay, then ... I will stand corrected, as far as my usage of the term "Belgian-style." I was really just trying to say that it came from Belgium, but I can see how "Belgian-style" means something completely different. However, my misunderstanding led me to try actual Belgian/Belgian-style beers and I ended up loving them. All's well that ends well.
plenzmd1 Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Okay, then ... I will stand corrected, as far as my usage of the term "Belgian-style." I was really just trying to say that it came from Belgium, but I can see how "Belgian-style" means something completely different. However, my misunderstanding led me to try actual Belgian/Belgian-style beers and I ended up loving them. All's well that ends well. so if you like Belgian style ales, try some of these Sasions that i think are absolutely fantastic...and i drink as much Saison as i do any other style. 1) Hennepin from Ommegang.. 2) Tank 7 from Boulevard. Be careful though, 8.5% ABV and does not taste it. Found that out the hard way(cab home when planning on driving) 3) Allagash Saison I like the Sophie as well from Goose Island, but do not find it worth the price( A-B at least not screwing them up yet). And love, love , love the Singel from Hardywood here in Richmond. If you see some ion the store, it is a definite buy http://www.hardywood.com/content/hardywood-singel
Jauronimo Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) so if you like Belgian style ales, try some of these Sasions that i think are absolutely fantastic...and i drink as much Saison as i do any other style. 1) Hennepin from Ommegang.. 2) Tank 7 from Boulevard. Be careful though, 8.5% ABV and does not taste it. Found that out the hard way(cab home when planning on driving) 3) Allagash Saison I like the Sophie as well from Goose Island, but do not find it worth the price( A-B at least not screwing them up yet). And love, love , love the Singel from Hardywood here in Richmond. If you see some ion the store, it is a definite buy http://www.hardywood...ardywood-singel Saison DuPont is one my favorite Belgians. This love child between Dogfish, Victory and Stone is another. http://www.dogfish.c...son-du-BUFF.htm Edited November 26, 2014 by Jauronimo
plenzmd1 Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Saison DuPont is one my favorite Belgians. This love child between Dogfish, Victory and Stone is another. http://www.dogfish.c...son-du-BUFF.htm Love the DuPOnt as well, do not love the price That Dogfish would love to try, have never seen it.
The Poojer Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 i am also very glad A-B/I has kept their hands off the Goose Island lines so far....i am also SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad Hardywood is now in the Philly market now, now if only Legend would distribute up here. I like the Sophie as well from Goose Island, but do not find it worth the price( A-B at least not screwing them up yet). And love, love , love the Singel from Hardywood here in Richmond. If you see some ion the store, it is a definite buy http://www.hardywood...ardywood-singel
Maury Ballstein Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Any of these drafts worth trying ? Go to this place often, but lack the beer knowledge or taste buds most of you have. Had the pale ale last night and it sucked hard. Need some solid recommendations or its gonna be bud light for life. All the snooty beer snobs will laugh and the bartenders will keep saying we only have good beer here to me. http://tappedgastropub.com/beer-menu/ Edited November 26, 2014 by Ryan L Billz
The Poojer Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) a couple that I will always go to when offered Bells Two Hearted Ale Devils Backbone Vienna Lager Boulevard Saison-Brett Starr Hill Whiter Shade of Pale White IPA AleWerks Shorty Time IPA Firestone Walker Double Jack 2XIPA a couple I have never heard of but would try in a heartbeat Young Veterans Jet Noise 2XIPA Breckenridge 471 2XIPA Heritage The Teddy American Pale Ale Beach Brewing Co. Hoptopus Any of these drafts worth trying ? Go to this place often, but lack the beer knowledge or taste buds most of you have. Had the pale ale last night and it sucked hard. http://tappedgastropub.com/beer-menu/ Edited November 26, 2014 by The Poojer
plenzmd1 Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Any of these drafts worth trying ? Go to this place often, but lack the beer knowledge or taste buds most of you have. Had the pale ale last night and it sucked hard. Need some solid recommendations or its gonna be bud light for life w snooty beer snobs or bartenders saying we only have good beer here to me. http://tappedgastropub.com/beer-menu/ yes, a lot of AWESOME beers on that menu, just depends what fits your palate. I would try a bunch, get to know a few styles you like, and then pick from the menu. BTW, knew this place was in Hampton roads by the O'Connor taps...really like the few i have tried from there.
PaattMaann Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 Saison DuPont is one my favorite Belgians. This love child between Dogfish, Victory and Stone is another. http://www.dogfish.c...son-du-BUFF.htm the Saison Du Buff is the only saison I Really enjoy...its a FANTASTIC beer....and for what its worth, the owner of dogfish says he enjoys that with his turkey, so gobble gobble
plenzmd1 Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 the Saison Du Buff is the only saison I Really enjoy...its a FANTASTIC beer....and for what its worth, the owner of dogfish says he enjoys that with his turkey, so gobble gobble i am just about to head to Total Wine...will see if they have it
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