Comments on: Gouden Carolus Noel – Belgian Christmas Ale

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:51:40 +0000

Technically you’re right Bob, we call ‘em Prawns too over here, but I refer to them as ‘big shrimp’! My wife usually uses the shrimp one size smaller than prawns for this dish. Jumbo shrimp? That’s an oxymoron. Anyway, I’m hoping she makes it again for New Year’s Eve!
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By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:06:55 +0000

Thanks Scott, that’s what confused me… you see here in Britain what we call ‘King Prawns’ or ‘Scampi’, you guys call ‘Shrimp’. To us Brits a ’shrimp’ is less than an inch when peeled and you guys wouldn’t serve it to your cats!
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By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:03:37 +0000

Yes Bob – All these beer has a similar ‘thing’ about them that easily identifies them as Belgian as you had mentioned last year. Its not until you have a few different ones that it starts to come through in the flavor. These guys know beer!

Well, I’ll see what my wife says, (there’s likely more to it) but as far as I can tell its really just shrimp, a bunch of butter and garlic cooked up over a flame. Over some pasta its a tasty dish!
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By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:38:19 +0000

Sounds like you found some above average Christmas Ales, Scott. By now you’re understanding what I meant last year about the distinct ‘candy sugar’ flavour that you get in strong Belgian ales.

Although as a Brit I’m curious as to what constitutes ’shrimp scampi’? Please email me a recipe, I’m curious!
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