Unabomber Posted 27 November 2014 Posted 27 November 2014 3 bottles for a fiver instead of 3 bottles for 6 quid. not even a particularly good offer but i was out of beers and it's bloody pay day tomorrow so i wanted something more decent than a san mig or something. yeah not for a while though but this thread made me want some the other day and there it was with the big facking yellow on offer sign so went for it. Fair deal, costs £2.19 a bottle where I shop and you're looking at a fiver in pubs. Maredsous Abbaye Triple 10% Brasserie D'Achouffe Houblon Chouffe Brasserie D'Achouffe La Chouffe De Ranke Guldenberg 8% Just got given these as a present to be split between 4 of us, can someone who knows beers please tell me which are the best three? (definitely gunna have the La Chouffe (with intent)) These are my fave 4, if I was to go for 3 I would take the Guldenberg out. yeah i do most my shopping in asda but i went tesco by work today and there was a few interesting looking ales, most on offer too. might go back after work on friday and see what else is knocking about and report back. anything i should definitely buy if it's there and bottled up? They have a double IPA brewed by Brewdog in Tesco atm it has Tesco's finest on the label, that will blow you socks off. In Asda get Weihenstphan Kristall if you see it, I got some the other day its great and I've never seen it in a supermarket before. Also fao Carl no chance of us getting those beers in supermarkets - maybe one day. Although Tesco did stock Chimay blue at one point.
Carl the Llama Posted 27 November 2014 Posted 27 November 2014 Also fao Carl no chance of us getting those beers in supermarkets - maybe one day. Although Tesco did stock Chimay blue at one point. Damn, from some of the things said in here I thought things had progressed from the choice between Hoegaarden or Leffe.
Finnegan Posted 27 November 2014 Posted 27 November 2014 Damn, from some of the things said in here I thought things had progressed from the choice between Hoegaarden or Leffe. I can get Duvel and Leiffman's for the missus and I in Asda. I've gotten Affligem Tripel from Tesco before now too. The best was a shop called Booths (like a northern Budgens) that I've only ever seen in the Lake District. They had a fantastic world beer and local ale selection. I got Kwak and La Chouffe off them.
Unabomber Posted 27 November 2014 Posted 27 November 2014 I swear duvel bought la chouffe, so I remain hopelessly optimistic that it will be available readily one day.
Carl the Llama Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 So I've just been to the supermarket to pick up some Houblon Chouffe amongst other things. While I was there I spotted your famous Tripel Karmeliet so I'm drinking some of that now out of a wine glass. It tastes a bit like a sweetened Westmalle which is no bad thing, but it has an undercooked-caramel undertone which is dangerously close to sickly that it would benefit from being consumed along with a hearty meal rather than on its own. I make spicy stews all the time so I'm looking forward to the combination one night. In the meantime I think it's back to the Chouffe for the singular drinking experience.
Unabomber Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 I definitely get what you mean, I think I prefer the dry spiciness that la chouffe and Westmalle offer now. Have you ever had Gouden Carolous tripel? Now that is sweet.
Carl the Llama Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 I think I had a mini-glass of one as part of a tasting round once, too long ago to really remember it though. In any case you're not giving me cravings. It's weird though because I like gueuze which is inherently sweet, but I'm not fond of getting that same tastebud sensation from a blonde. I'm just picky I guess.
Unabomber Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 I agree about the sweetness. What about Orval - now there is a funky beer.
Carl the Llama Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 That's my father's favourite brew as it turns out. I like a bottle once in a while but I couldn't make it a regular part of my diet in the same way that Chouffe and Duvel have become.
ScouseFox Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 did u mean to put that in the tinder thread?
Carl the Llama Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 Respect Finners, but I'm all about dem hops. In fact, guys I am now in heaven: Just cracked one of them houblons open.
Finnegan Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 Does Belgium lager even count as ale? "Belgium lager"
Carl the Llama Posted 28 November 2014 Posted 28 November 2014 Wash your mouth out Daniel Lloyd Webbo. Houblon Chouffe is a tripel IPA so technically yes in this instance. Edit: I mean Andrew. Obviously.
The People's Hero Posted 29 November 2014 Posted 29 November 2014 Not touched a drop as far as I can remember since 15 pints of late red in one evening. I felt bad enough after that I'm not sure I'll ever go that mad on it again. Love it though. Shepherd Neame's best in my view.
Matt Posted 29 November 2014 Posted 29 November 2014 Fancy getting hammered tonight, 1st gotta go out and get some ale, fancying some Duvel after reading this thread, got hammered on that the other weekend, strong stuff!
Matt Posted 29 November 2014 Posted 29 November 2014 Fuck sake, can this day get any worse, Bargain Booze closed so had to settle for Stella from the off licence, oh well, do the same job I guess.
Unabomber Posted 1 December 2014 Posted 1 December 2014 Just found out something very interesting because of my palate. Had an m&s Belgian blond beer and couldn't believe how nice it tasted. Tried it again and am sure it tastes familiar. Turns out it's brewed at the same place that does delirium tremens. Wow. So if anyone into beer is near an m&s get one.
FoxesAreBlue Posted 1 December 2014 Posted 1 December 2014 Just found out something very interesting because of my palate. Had an m&s Belgian blond beer and couldn't believe how nice it tasted. Tried it again and am sure it tastes familiar. Turns out it's brewed at the same place that does delirium tremens. Wow. So if anyone into beer is near an m&s get one. It's been a long day. I had to read that about 3 times before I realised you were talking about M&S beer and not M&Ms beer and I was thinking wtf are you on about?!
teblin Posted 2 December 2014 Posted 2 December 2014 Recently stayed in bishops castle, has the oldest licensed brewery in the uk. Very good stuff.
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 3 December 2014 Posted 3 December 2014 Recently stayed in bishops castle I BEG YOUR PARDON?! Mods, ban this filth
Unabomber Posted 3 December 2014 Posted 3 December 2014 I BEG YOUR PARDON?! Mods, ban this filth KEN ©
Carl the Llama Posted 3 December 2014 Posted 3 December 2014 Just found out something very interesting because of my palate. Had an m&s Belgian blond beer and couldn't believe how nice it tasted. Tried it again and am sure it tastes familiar. Turns out it's brewed at the same place that does delirium tremens. Wow. So if anyone into beer is near an m&s get one. Niiice, I'll get one of my sisters to grab some on their way over for Christmas.
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