Lambics/Geuze

[Brewdude]

Hey Rande,

Not too sure what a Lambic / Geuze is but it certainly sounds like you're enjoying it.  Can you fill in some gaps?

I do believe you have an affinity for the more esoteric peated Islay Malts, yes? And that again is an acquired taste for most.

Spot on Rande, yes.  Thanks for the detail too.  My taste isn't hugely developed but for some reason I've always been pretty good with the nuances of single malts so it'd be interesting if this extends to these beers.  We have a large Hyper Market nearby so will scour the shelves on my next visit.  I'll let you know how I get on!

Do let us know how you get on with that lark mate. My casual view of the availability of esoteric imported beers in the UK has been that it's opening up, but still has a rather limited range. Compared to us septics, mind!

That may have turned around, and I'll sound out my UK mate Ian about speciality suppliers.


Cheers,

RR

 

[Brewdude]

Wish i could drink beer as  always enjoyed the taste but it and Diabetes just do not mix!! Waaay too many carbs !! :twisted: :twisted:

A great pity that, Michael. But we all play the hand we are dealt with.


Cheers,

RR

 

[huffelpuff]

Scottie, I too have issues with things being bitter that really aren't. I think what you may be finding bitter in your beer is probably black patent malt. For me the addition of black patent is the kiss of death for a beer. I just can't get past the bitter burnt flavor. Kinda like Starbucks coffee for me is over roasted and it comes off as all kinds of bitter. That being said there are plenty of great dark beers out there that don't use BPM. Enjoy the search.

Jim

 

[idbowman]

It might be a pretty pedestrian and cliche answer, but I've never failed to enjoy Lindemans Framboise - it isn't earth-shatteringly good, but it's widely available and tasty enough.

A little tougher to find (around my parts, anyway), but 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze is my personal favorite when I can get a hold of it.

 

[kennynogood]

Next to my first loves of stouts and porters, Belgium has some of the best beers ever...

...the Trappist style is my favorite from that country though...

+1 to this. Belgians are great. Ommegang out of NY is normally a little cheaper though, and equally delicious. Also, Orval Trappist is one of my absolute favorites!

Interestingly enough, Cincinnati is a good spot for microbrewing. We've been going through a microbrew renaissance for the past 5 years and have 6-10 micro's within city limits. There's a place locally where you can get a growler of this stuff called Axis Mundi. They call it an "American Super Stout", but I always thought it reminded me of an Imperial Russian Porter. Whatever it is, the ABV is like 10.2%. That growler might be one you want to share...

 

[Brewdude]

So Scottie and Stick, did you ever catch up with this?

:?:


Cheers,

RR

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Nothing like a room temperature Watney's Cream Stout with an espresso on a Sunday morning with a rich bowl of something in a long stem pipe.




Zen...........

 

[scotties22]

So Scottie and Stick, did you ever catch up with this?

:?:


Cheers,

RR

Not yet. My husband hasn't gone to the liquor store in a while and our grocery store only has the fruit Lindemans. Soon, though...I hope.

 

[RobJ]

I'm finding this a very interesting thread if for no other reason than I'm learning a lot. I love "good" beer, by my own definition and requirements, which appear to be meager.

Great thread Rande, thanks for the education!

 

[DireWolf]

BD - Saison's vs. Lambics - are they about the same, except Lambics get a secondary "sugar" spike at bottling?