I heard the angels sing, and after a few more, I was singing also
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and then everyone else started drinking.... heavily

I've got a bottle of Chimay Grande Reserve waiting for me when I get home.

I've got a recommendation for you as well: Bell's Two Hearted Ale- from Comstock, MI. This is what convinced my wife that beer CAN be worth $10.00 a six pack.

I heard the angels sing, and after a few more, I was singing also
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After a few Duval, I also confuse my singing with my breaking wind.

I am drinking a bottle of Mc Chouff. It is a bit better than chimay and you can get it in the US. It is my third favorite beer.

I'm slummin' it this evening with some Blue Moon

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At least it's Belgian, right?

Only the epic thread about beer could get me to venture back to the R&P board.

I consider myself to be somewhat of a beer snob. Being in the Army, I am trying desperately for my next duty station to be Germany, for obvious reasons.

That said, tomorrow evening, I am venturing into the world of the Trappist ale. This thread, along with a good friend (and true beer snob) and I will be having a glass or two.

I bought one of each Chimay (Red, Triple, Blue). I shall report back Thursday, although I am concerned because, believe it or not, our Class VI store here on post (West Point, NY) carries it. My concern is how long it's been on the shelf - not many in the military drink good beer, and certainly most don't drink ten dollar bottles of beer.

Again, I will use the Dr. M method (my buddy is bringing chalises)...

Captain Insano,

Fear not! Chimay beers age well.

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From man's sweat and God's love, beer came into the world.

The church is near, but the road is icy; the tavern is far, and I will walk carefully.

Captain Insano:

Report back after your tranformational event.

We want to know your critique.

You will become a believer.

And 747 is right. Chimay can keep a long time. I've heard that the Blue will keep 12-15 years. Alas, I never have any around that long to test the hypothesis.


Oh, and thank you for what you give to serve us and this great country.

If you are ever in Houston, I will treat you to Chimay in thanks.



Cheers, my good sir!

how can someone consider themself to be a beer snob and never have tasted chimay?

Can this be found in B/CS?

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Yes, any Spec's or larger liquor stores should have it.

Good Hunting!

so is this thread going to outlast the "r&p word assoc" thread?

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From your mouth to God's ears to my liquor cabinet!

you should put this in your beer cabinet!!!

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how can someone consider themself to be a beer snob and never have tasted chimay?

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True point. Note that I used the word "somewhat" to describe myself. Tomorrow, I shall be indoctinated into the fully encompassed world of beer snobdom, if what you all tell me is true.
My friend I referred to a "true" beer snob. Hence, he is joining me tomorrow to celebrate.

I'm sure if you have never had Chimay there are many other beers you haven't had which you must have before being a beersnob. Chimay is a start, here are some more:

Chimay
Kwaq Powel
Delirium Tremens
Rochfort 8
Rochfort 10
Mc. Chouffe
Maudite
La Fin Du Munde
Duvel
Orval
Leffe Bruin
Leffe Blonde


Those are a few available in the US. If you are in Europe, try:

La Trapp Quadruple
Westvletteren Yellow Cap
Westvletteren Blue Cap

La Trappe is available in the US also. I've had their quadruple when I was interning in Fort Worth (1999).

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From man's sweat and God's love, beer came into the world.

The church is near, but the road is icy; the tavern is far, and I will walk carefully.

Kwaq
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did you mean kwak? now that is an interesting beer....... even more insteresting is what it supposed to be served in

so is this thread going to outlast the "r&p word assoc" thread?
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Interesting, we might try a "beer association" thread.

another stocking stuffer being released today....... st. arnold's winter stout

Been a few days since I've been around these parts. Started a new job and been pretty busy.

Tried the St. Bernardus Abt 12 last Thursday night, it was good. I did not enjoy it as much as the Chimay Grand Reserve however. Guess I'll have to disregard the Specs fanboys from now on and go with the guys here...

So next time it'll probably be the Maredsous 10, which is what I had in my hand to buy during the last trip...

I want a Saint Arnold bobble head!

Here's something weird.

I was saving a 4-pack of Maredsous 10.

Came home today after a long 3 weeks at work and decided to bust into the set. Poured two into a frosted glass, and opened this thread again.

So, it seems that fate and circumstance are directing you to Maredsous 10, 04txag. It's a VERY good beer, but less pricey than Chimay. You won't be sorry.



I think, if this thread continues, we'll need a BEER FORUM!

I would not complain.

I have learned too much from this thread alone.

A Merry Christmas to all who have added to my Beer "to do" list!

A Merry Christmas to all who have added to my Beer "to do" list!
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MERRY XMAS

try again...

Samuel Smith's... they put out good stuff.

Maredsous 10 is divine.

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The church is near, but the road is icy; the tavern is far, and I will walk carefully.

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I think, if this thread continues, we'll need a BEER FORUM!

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A Food and Drink Forum would be nice especially for folks like me who are not connoisseurs as a place to get ideas.

[This message has been edited by jkag89 (edited 12/16/2009 7:03p).]

OK. So I thought that tasting the trendy microbrews and buying the label six packs made me somewhat of a beer man. This includes Kwak, Delerium Tremens, and many, many American microbrews.

I was wrong.

I have had the "experience." I agree that Chimay is something special.

We started with a glass the Red, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Was a bit sweeter than I thought it would be for an ale, but loved it...could tell it was well above what I was used to drinking. We moved to a glass of the tripel, which was much lighter and pleasing to the tongue. Then came the blue.

All three were worth every penny, but I would pay double for the Grand Reserve.

My initial thoughts. More to follow tomorrow. The Grande Reserve is setting in.

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All three were worth every penny, but I would pay double for the Grand Reserve.

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That sounds insane!

Captain Insano...

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All three were worth every penny, but I would pay double for the Grand Reserve.

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Oh, but you can! The Grande Reserve is also available in 1.5L (Magnum) and 3.0L (Jeroboam) bottles. These are aged at least one year, and exhibit a much more mellow flavor. Ooooh... smooth.


The standard lineup:




The Magnum:




The Jeroboam:




And a surprise to me... the White (Blanche, Tripel) in a Magnum (oh my, where do I get one?!?!):



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The church is near, but the road is icy; the tavern is far, and I will walk carefully.



[This message has been edited by 747Ag (edited 12/16/2009 11:47p).]

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747:

I am going to steal your post, print it, and pass it around as Dr. M.'s Christmas list!


Insano:

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We started with a glass the Red, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Was a bit sweeter than I thought it would be for an ale, but loved it...could tell it was well above what I was used to drinking. We moved to a glass of the tripel, which was much lighter and pleasing to the tongue. Then came the blue.

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Batting for the cycle on all three? You are a robust (and drunk) individual, sir!

The red does hve the sweeter edge, but I find they have balanced that wonderfully by the higher alcohol content. I don't usually like sweet beers. But Chimay just does a flying elbow drop on the "others" (a nod to your Nom de Keyboard!).

I agree that one of the things that made me "go monk" was the taste complexity. There are layers of flavors that not many "regular" beers come close to.

And I said it earlier in the thread, but it bears repeating: this is one of the only beers I remember the taste so distinctly. That may sound weird. Best way I know how to describe it.

Glad you liked it!

Maybe one day all of us "beer sophisticates" can get together, compare Bentley's, sneer at commoners, and raise a glss together.

Maybe one day all of us "beer sophisticates" can get together, compare Bentley's, sneer at commoners, and raise a glss together.
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Why wait?

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Get out of my secret stash!!!

Dr. M. - You're not going to share?