Ymm, Beer

[OldPhiKap]

Already excited about next month’s virtual pub, to be hosted by the one and only . . . . killerleft!!!

Thanks for hosting, hope you have as much fun as I did!

[richardjackson199]

From last PM:

Rodenbach Caractère Rouge-Brouwerij Rodenbach (Palm NV-SA), Roeselare, Belgium

Local? Kidding, amirite?

Credit-a Belgian theme and a whim
Style-fruited, oak foeder aged Flanders Red Ale (do I have your attention yet?)
Format-375 ml corked and caged foil wrapped entry in a plastic ensheathed bottle; shared 3 ways, but not equally divided
Stemware-small wine glasses
Appearance-carbonated cranraspberry juice; gorgeous, but small pink head (how about now?)
Nose-a berry salad, no lettuce, with a berry, vinaigrette dressing
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-red berries and cherries, some more red berries and cherries, lemon/lime juice, cider vinegar, tannins, vinous
Adjuncts-(on the label) "fresh red fruits" (12%): cherries (5%), raspberries (3.5%) and cranberries (3.5%); (if I don't have your attention now...)
IBU-who cares?
ABV-7%
Overall impression-two words again: world class ("crowned the World's Best Fruit Beer at the 2016 World Beer Awards")
Ymm, Beer rating-cat 3.99; Mrs. dd and younger daughter each got about 1.5 oz to taste; Mrs. dd demanded more (and she hates beer except the 3 world class New Glarus fruited lambics) and said, "This is even better than Serendipity." Whoa!! Take the $7 change you get from your Hamilton after buying a pint can of Rodenbach Classic and treat yourself and your spouse or a dear friend to a bottle of this.

It sounds like you found a great deal. I just saw 1 big bottle of this at Total Wine and it was around $27. I passed. Too spendy for me. Sounds incredible though

[richardjackson199]

So, that sour collab between Cascade (Portland, OR) and Burial? Called Chêne Des Fous? Yeah, it’s top notch. High Cat 3. *May* be better (although VERY different) than Bright [Wanker] Tank Top. Great acidity and exquisite balance. Find it if you can.

You'll be able to compare. I got your 4-pack of Tank Top from Stella along with another 4-pack to share with those who want to try it.

[richardjackson199]

Mine was a 375 ml and was $7 (or maybe $8) at Bottle Rev. My offer still stands.

Yes please

[richardjackson199]

Already excited about next month’s virtual pub, to be hosted by the one and only . . . . killerleft!!!

Thanks for hosting, hope you have as much fun as I did!

Killer!!

Looking forward

[fuse]

I don't think I've ever had any Cascade ales as I've always been deterred by the $30+ price tag for 750 ml . I do have a special occasion in the relatively near future...

I gifted a Cascade to a friend. With you on cost, never bought one for myself. Definitely read raves about their beer.

[Tripping William]

You'll be able to compare. I got your 4-pack of Tank Top from Stella along with another 4-pack to share with those who want to try it.

You Da Man! (Not to be confused with Udaman.)

[devildeac]

Already excited about next month’s virtual pub, to be hosted by the one and only . . . . killerleft!!!

Thanks for hosting, hope you have as much fun as I did!

Awesome choice!

[devildeac]

It sounds like you found a great deal. I just saw 1 big bottle of this at Total Wine and it was around $27. I passed. Too spendy for me. Sounds incredible though

For $7-8, I'll gladly put another one in my 4 pack carrier for youze guyz.

[devildeac]

Yes please

Answered above already. Confirmed by your post.

[killerleft]

Already excited about next month’s virtual pub, to be hosted by the one and only . . . . killerleft!!!

Thanks for hosting, hope you have as much fun as I did!

Thanks! I'll do my best to live up to the high bar set by you and your predecessors. Looking over the list of past pubs, it's getting tougher to select a style as time goes by. My favorites have been chosen.

But the reason I enjoy the Ymm, Beer thread is to help me decide what beers I'd like to try. If anyone has a suggestion, post in the thread or PM me. I have a couple ideas, but haven't settled on anything yet.

At any rate, here's to June!

[OldPhiKap]

DNP choice 1 (I.e. first off the bench)

Westmalle Trappist Tripel. 9.5%ABV, 96 on Beeradvocate.

Another Abbey beer, profits go to charities. Westmalle is near Antwerp, and is in the far both-central part of the country. Still Flemish.

Hazy gold, great balance of yeast. Almost creamy.

I know it’s widely-distributed, so easy to scoff — but this is the real deal.

[fuse]

Thanks! I'll do my best to live up to the high bar set by you and your predecessors. Looking over the list of past pubs, it's getting tougher to select a style as time goes by. My favorites have been chosen.

But the reason I enjoy the Ymm, Beer thread is to help me decide what beers I'd like to try. If anyone has a suggestion, post in the thread or PM me. I have a couple ideas, but haven't settled on anything yet.

At any rate, here's to June!

I’d say just because a style has been chosen, doesn’t mean it can’t be chosen again.

May not be everyone’s cup of tea/mug of beer, I don’t believe fruit beer has been chosen as a category.

[OldPhiKap]

DNP choice 1 (I.e. first off the bench)

Westmalle Trappist Tripel. 9.5%ABV, 96 on Beeradvocate.

Another Abbey beer, profits go to charities. Westmalle is near Antwerp, and is in the far both-central part of the country. Still Flemish.

Hazy gold, great balance of yeast. Almost creamy.

I know it’s widely-distributed, so easy to scoff — but this is the real deal.

Really pairs well with a couple hundred thousand scoville sauce, too:

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(On a leftover burger From last night’s grill-fest. Roasted Habanero, claims to be 100k-300k on the Scoville scale although I’m thinking that’s inflated. Still, a really tasty sauce).

[Tripping William]

Thanks! I'll do my best to live up to the high bar set by you and your predecessors. Looking over the list of past pubs, it's getting tougher to select a style as time goes by. My favorites have been chosen.

But the reason I enjoy the Ymm, Beer thread is to help me decide what beers I'd like to try. If anyone has a suggestion, post in the thread or PM me. I have a couple ideas, but haven't settled on anything yet.

At any rate, here's to June!

I’ll toss out milkshake IPAs. And I’m sure fuse will suggest Baltic porters at some point.

[fuse]

I’ll toss out milkshake IPAs. And I’m sure fuse will suggest Baltic porters at some point.

I wanted to suggest steam beer, there just are not that many.

As for baltic porters, when its time for that virtual pub, I will call an audible of some kind. 🙄😳🤣

[killerleft]

I’ll toss out milkshake IPAs. And I’m sure fuse will suggest Baltic porters at some point.

Uh-oh! I just showed Mrs. Killer this post, and she approves of Milkshake IPAs like Pippin in LOTR likes pints!

Pippin: What's that?
Merry: This, my friend, is a pint.
Pippin: It comes in pints? I'm getting one!

If it is agreed there are enough milkshake versions to taste, we can make it official. Or even add in fruit beers.

[Tripping William]

Uh-oh! I just showed Mrs. Killer this post, and she approves of Milkshake IPAs like Pippin in LOTR likes pints!

Pippin: What's that?
Merry: This, my friend, is a pint.
Pippin: It comes in pints? I'm getting one!

If it is agreed there are enough milkshake versions to taste, we can make it official. Or even add in fruit beers.

I think this erstwhile group can find enough milkshakes to make it work.

[Tripping William]

Prairie Noir

Damn. 13+% of BBA goodness. So black and soooooooo smooooooth. Cat 3 easily. This 12 ounces will not only last to the end of The Match (Mr. Eldrick FTW!), but may survive through the Co-Cola 600.

[devildeac]

Thanks! I'll do my best to live up to the high bar set by you and your predecessors. Looking over the list of past pubs, it's getting tougher to select a style as time goes by. My favorites have been chosen.

But the reason I enjoy the Ymm, Beer thread is to help me decide what beers I'd like to try. If anyone has a suggestion, post in the thread or PM me. I have a couple ideas, but haven't settled on anything yet.

At any rate, here's to June!

As a refresher for all, here's the list of prior months/hosts/styles:

July/fuse/NEIPA
August/RJ199/goses
September/Tripping William/Octoberfests
September/mattman91/Saison
October/DevilDeac/sours
November/accfanfrom1970/stouts
December/luburch/Holiday Ale
January/thedukelamere/Barrel-Aged
February/thedukelamere/wheats
March/davec/ipas
April/Gooch/lagers
May/OPK/Belgians

Pale ales, brown ales, ambers and porters have not been selected in any round of the Ymm, Beer draft yet. IIRC, Mrs. killerleft likes milkshake IPAs which would be a great choice but it appears that style is fading/tough to find. Another regional beer selection might be any beers from the UK or Germany.