Posts Tagged: Belgium and the Belgian-Influenced
Book Review: Around Brussels In 80 Beers
Posted by on Thursday, June 18, 2009 in - leave a comment
It's been a busy few weeks for the mail. Today, this book by Joe Stange and Yvan De Baets came. Sadly, I am not personally familiar with Yvan's work, though he seems to be very much the lad - but attentive readers will recall Joe from the 2008 Christmas photo contest and may even read his … read more »
Quebec: Dominus Vobiscum Double, Charlevoix
Posted by on Monday, June 15, 2009 in - 1 comment
While at Marche Jovi a couple of months ago, I was directed by a gentleman who was clearly my better in the ways of beer to a number of selections once he noticed my tell tale beer hounding, the shopping cart filled with single bottles. I am pretty sure this one one of them. The brewery …
Is It A Mooing Monk Or A Cornval?
Posted by on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in - 1 comment
This is the second in my triptych of posts about blending New Glarus Spotted Cow with Belgian ales of note. In the first its blending partner was Duval and I came to like the 66.7% Spotted Cow 33.3% Duval ratio the best. Tonight? Who knows? • 50% Spotted Cow - 50% Orval: On the nose, this brew … read more »
Wisconsin: Spotted Cow, New Glarus, New Glarus
Posted by on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in - 3 comments
Knut made an interesting observation today about the way social media (a far better phrase than "community") creates the unexpected, brings beer fans and brewers together on the level. No one is in charge and each is responsible for their own degree of honesty. I was so interested that I tried to …
Belgium: Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor, Het Anker
Posted by on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in - 1 comment
The brewery aimed at creating plenty of hop aroma for this 8% ale and on the first pour there is a lot of creamy yeast with bright grassy herbal tones. Reminds me a bit of Poperings Hommel Ale. • Active golden ale with a thick cream dollop of of a head. In the mouth, an initial dry followed by a …
New York: Abbot 12, Southampton Publick House
Posted by on Monday, March 2, 2009 in - leave a comment
I hab a cole. An when I hab a cole, I want my copy of Wind in the Willows, a pot of soup, the company of my family, eight blankets on the bed and a beer that could stop a freight train. Happy is the man with a monklish ale of the massive sort to help him through a moment like this. • Fig, date …
When Best Before Is Just Not Good Enough
Posted by on Saturday, February 14, 2009 in - 1 comment
I don't know what you were doing last night but I was watching six episodes of Doctor Who with the boy. The 1978 version. As we watched Sontarans come this close to taking out the Time Lords and marveled at the state of British dental care of thrity years ago, I sipped a Kerst Pater Special Winter …
Travis Probes Two Belgium Influenced US-made Ales
Posted by on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in - 6 comments
Living in Upstate New York has its advantages, namely great beer. Ommegang is a leader in craft brewing that is delivering some of the finest state-side Belgian beers. Located in beautiful Cooperstown New York, this is a destination worth making planning a trip around. But one of the unfortunate …
Session 24: Serafijn Tripel, M'brouwerij Achilles, Belgium
Posted by on Friday, February 6, 2009 in - leave a comment
Session night! There has been some twitting twits which is good to see but it is still early. We may still have that onslaught. • "Onslaught" is a word that comes to mind when I think of tripels. I was first introduced to very strong beer when I had a pint or more of some version of tripel when … read more »
Belgium: Amber Ale, Brasserie Caracole, Falmignoul
Posted by on Saturday, January 31, 2009 in - leave a comment
Arrosto misto. That is what the Jamie Oliver book I was thumbing through this morning called it. Mixed roasted meats. What better way to see out January, that month that begins with a hangover and ends with February. The meats were rolled in olive oil with rosemary, lemon and a little smoky chili …
