Beer Appreciation Thread - Page 18

On December 10 2011 09:40 trias_e wrote:


It's really unfair. That you live IN Belgium and all. What do you think of Orval and Duvel? We get those here in the states, and they are damned good.

On December 10 2011 09:44 hyshes wrote:


I prefer a good sint bernardus 12. Will see if i can find my camera to take a picture of what i got in my fridge.

On December 10 2011 10:01 blah_blah wrote:
Well, Westvleteren is amazing and almost impossible to get outside of Belgium. Most of the other good Belgians can be found in North America if you're willing to pay a bit of a premium.

On December 10 2011 10:07 hyshes wrote:


How much is 'a bit of a premium' ?

On December 10 2011 10:09 DreamChaser wrote:
Hello beer enthusiast i figure if i need beer suggestions this is the place to go lol. In about a week me and a few friends are going to celebrate the end of finals and go to Canada (From Buffalo) i think were going to Toronto so if anybody can point me in the direction of some decent beer taps (Plan on going to a few bars) or even good bars would be greatly appreciated.

On December 10 2011 10:09 Gatsbi wrote:


A 330cl bottle of Trappistes Rochefort 10 is about $8.00. It's so damn good though.

I wish I could get my hands on a bottle of Trappist Westvleteren 12. It's like the #1 rated Quad in the world.

On December 10 2011 10:20 IPA wrote:
Any fans of India Pale Ale or (even better) Imperial IPA? See my handle. I live in San Diego (IPA mecca), originators of the fabled "West Coast IPA" style -- extravagantly hopped for a palate assault. I'll be drinking a couple this evening.

If you like this style, allow me to recommend a few of my personal favorites:

Green Flash's Imperial IPA
This is the crown jewel if you like exceedingly floral hop flavor (almost like biting into grass). It is my favorite beer. High alcohol percentage and glorious hop flavor.

Russian River's Pliny the Elder
An amazing Imperial, this bad boy is more balanced than the Green Flash but still delivers a wallop of a hop taste. It's probably my favorite IIPA to drink from a tap. I feel Pliny is at the vanguard of an amazing selection from California's Russian River brewery.

Lagunitas' Hop Stoopid
I would recommend this for those who love IPAs but don't love over-the-top bitterness. It is balanced by a nice malt undercurrent but still provides a nice dose of tongue-punching hops. (As an aside, the Lagunitas Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is another amazing brew to sample...)

Coronado Brewing Company's Idiot Imperial IPA
Not likely you'll find this outside of San Diego, but pick it up if you can. A devastating treat. Beware the hops headache in the morning.

Avery Brewing's The Maharaja
If this wasn't so expensive, it might replace Green Flash IIPA as my favorite. Ridiculous piney, resinous taste. High alcohol percentage. Lasting bitter bite. It is heaven.

Hope you give one or more of these a shot. Cheers beer lovers.

On December 10 2011 10:15 blah_blah wrote:


Not from Toronto, but a friend posted this on Facebook recently:

http://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_beer_selection_in_toronto/

On December 10 2011 10:25 Gatsbi wrote:


I'm in SD too, see my post last page for what I'm drinking tonight. Have you tried Stone Ruination IPA? I think you'll like it. Same with Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale. Black IPA, probably my favorite.

On April 26 2011 03:33 FallDownMarigold wrote:
Keystone Light is my preferred brew

On December 10 2011 10:30 DreamChaser wrote:


This should keep us busy for most of the day thanks!