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Holy fucking YUM!
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:40 am
by Nightshade
Recently, this backwoods, jerkwater, biblethumping state (North Carolina) upped the allowable alcohol percentage for beer. This opened the door for a whole shedload of SWEET imports, one of which I sampled this evening.
[lvlshot]http://s93511301.onlinehome.us/mmmmm.jpg[/lvlshot]
Yes, I know it's a shitty pic, suck my nuts. MY GOD IS IT TASTY!!!! 9% alcohol, too. Duvel is rather nice also, but I think this is my new favorite.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:44 am
by Dave
I actually think it's a pretty nice pic.. a little bright in places and too much background gibberish, but the colors are nice and it's straight. It's a lot better than that pic of feedbag that flabbit posted
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:46 am
by Nightshade
Wow, thanks man! I used the macro mode on my A40. It's smarter than I am. I moved my desk lamp to change the lighting, but gave no thought at all to composition.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:47 am
by Guest
Learn to pour beer n00b. Tilt the glass 45 degress, no foam.
edit: It's a good pic, may have to try that stuff some time.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:48 am
by Nightshade
Pouring for proper head is an art, NOOB. Go back to your dorm.
edit: The Duvel has a head that I could insulate my attic with.

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:50 am
by Dave
foam is cool, unless you're pouring a coke
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:51 am
by Guest
BTW, what was the percentage cap before? And what's it set at now? Sam Adams has a very good line of hich percentage beers.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:54 am
by BlueGene
Your supposed to have a bit of foam and it depends on the beer, some beer even if u tilt the glass you still get lots of foam.
Chilled glass is the best way to go. :icon14:
I like beer occasionally, but generally not a big drinker.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:55 am
by Nightshade
What is the correct way to serve a Chimay?
Tilt the glass slightly and pour the beer slowly. Be very careful not to touch the glass or the head with the neck of the bottle. Then pour the beer in one go being careful to leave one centimetre of beer in the bottle. Don't forget to hold the glass by the stem to avoid any fingermarks.
From
http://www.chimay.com/www/chimay/site8/ ... ameset.htm
Click on 'The Beers'
I believe that the cap was 5 or 6%, or something equally gay. I never cease to be amazed that some of the grocery stores down here have such an unreal selection of amazingly good ales, lagers, and stouts.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:56 am
by Nightshade
BlueGene wrote:Your supposed to have a bit of foam and it depends on the beer, some beer even if u tilt the glass you still get lots of foam.
Chilled glass is the best way to go. :icon14:
I like beer occasionally, but generally not a big drinker.
I always keep a pilsener glass in the freezer.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:58 am
by BlueGene
I do the same

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:18 am
by Maiden
wow, you are just now getting chimay?
you poor bastard. great beer, but not really worth the money imo.
my drink of choice is 7% which is enough to make work in the morning the shits if you let it get away from you
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:48 am
by andyman
isn't chimay one of the highest alchy content?
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:49 am
by R00k
ctrlnuke wrote:Learn to pour beer n00b. Tilt the glass 45 degress, no foam.
edit: It's a good pic, may have to try that stuff some time.
If it doesn't have just under an inch of head, it's not beer.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:50 am
by R00k
Chimay is pretty good, if it's what I think it is. Try a Delirium Tremens sometime.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:02 am
by Fender
Chimay is good stuff. They have a couple of excellent beers. And a head is a requirement on a good pour. Just under an inch is what I'd say.
Friends don't let friends drink yellow beer.
edit: beaten by R00k on the inch head comment...
Poured myself a glass of home brewed Imperial Porter tonight. Tasting pretty good, but in another week or two will really be smooth. I added some vanilla to the mix, so it has a slightly sweet aftertaste. High alcohol, as well, I didn't measure this batch, but it should be 9 - 10%.
Re: Holy fucking YUM!
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:08 am
by dnoyc
Nightshade wrote:Recently, this backwoods, jerkwater, biblethumping state (North Carolina) upped the allowable alcohol percentage for beer. This opened the door for a whole shedload of SWEET imports, one of which I sampled this evening.
[lvlshot]http://s93511301.onlinehome.us/mmmmm.jpg[/lvlshot]
Yes, I know it's a shitty pic, suck my nuts. MY GOD IS IT TASTY!!!! 9% alcohol, too. Duvel is rather nice also, but I think this is my new favorite.
excellent choice. those belgian monks know how to brew a beer. also i believe they have a special glass for chimay and i don't think that's it.
edit: here is is
i believe the glass is constructed for perfect head.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:08 am
by Nightshade
Maiden wrote:wow, you are just now getting chimay?
you poor bastard. great beer, but not really worth the money imo.
my drink of choice is 7% which is enough to make work in the morning the shits if you let it get away from you
Lol, did you miss the 'backwoods, jerkwater state' comment?
Re: Holy fucking YUM!
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:11 am
by Nightshade
dnoyc wrote:Nightshade wrote:Recently, this backwoods, jerkwater, biblethumping state (North Carolina) upped the allowable alcohol percentage for beer. This opened the door for a whole shedload of SWEET imports, one of which I sampled this evening.
[lvlshot]http://s93511301.onlinehome.us/mmmmm.jpg[/lvlshot]
Yes, I know it's a shitty pic, suck my nuts. MY GOD IS IT TASTY!!!! 9% alcohol, too. Duvel is rather nice also, but I think this is my new favorite.
excellent beer. thos belgian monks know how to brew a beer. also i believe they have a special glass for chimay and i don't think that's it.
Yeah, Duvel's got one, too. My buddy has one, the damn thing looks like a brandy snifter.

I want one.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:16 am
by Maiden
yeah, I knew you were in nascar heaven, but I never thought it was that bad.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:22 am
by sliver
R00k wrote:If it doesn't have just under an inch of head, it's not beer.
or you're pouring too fast. :icon27: Who the hell wants an inch of head? That's like a fifth of the glass wasted.
Re: Holy fucking YUM!
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:24 am
by dnoyc
Nightshade wrote:dnoyc wrote:Nightshade wrote:Recently, this backwoods, jerkwater, biblethumping state (North Carolina) upped the allowable alcohol percentage for beer. This opened the door for a whole shedload of SWEET imports, one of which I sampled this evening.
[lvlshot]http://s93511301.onlinehome.us/mmmmm.jpg[/lvlshot]
Yes, I know it's a shitty pic, suck my nuts. MY GOD IS IT TASTY!!!! 9% alcohol, too. Duvel is rather nice also, but I think this is my new favorite.
excellent beer. thos belgian monks know how to brew a beer. also i believe they have a special glass for chimay and i don't think that's it.
Yeah, Duvel's got one, too. My buddy has one, the damn thing looks like a brandy snifter.

I want one.
damn you quoted me before i went and changed all my spelling mistakes. makes it seem like i've been drinking too.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:28 am
by R00k
sliver wrote:R00k wrote:If it doesn't have just under an inch of head, it's not beer.
or you're pouring too fast. :icon27: Who the hell wants an inch of head? That's like a fifth of the glass wasted.
If it's a decent beer and it's being aerated properly when you pour it, you will have head.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:38 am
by ForM
Wow, Someone just learned about Ales.
Yes Chimay Grand Reserve is a good ale but there is better.
http://www.unibroue.com
While not Belguiem made, it is top fermented, has a kick ass abv value and most all of the ales are a must try.
Trios Pistoles, is the exceptionl one.
Enjoy.
edit:
http://www.unibroue.com/products/3pistoles.cfm
^ my fav of everything I have tasted.
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:56 am
by Maiden
you guys will probably never find this, but if you do.....
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/698/16940/
I don't live too far from the brew pub and I swear it will knock your dick in the dirt.
Nasty nasty hops in this one. NW brew at its best.