Comments on: Westmalle Double and Triple Belgian Ales

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:15:46 +0000

@brian – Thanks again. As Bob mentioned, we do have some location styled posts, but its hard to generate much interest from them. I suppose its because most people reading about it have likely not been there so its hard to relate to the experience I guess.

We have another guest-poster here, Lee Salawich, who has been sharing with us some of his brewey-tours, the most recent of which was the Guinness brewery in Ireland.

FYI – We’re VERY into guest-posters, so if you’d care to share some if your trips with everyone, just let me know and we’ll get it worked out.

As far as pics, we’re not really set up to accept anything except when put in a post. I do think that if you fan us on Facebook though, you’d be able to post pictures there. http://facebook.com/TheBrewClub

Cheers!

By: brian drier

brian drier — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:06:33 +0000

ok, i know this sounds stupid, but… (how) can i upload pics to ur site? i was just about to post some pics of a few favorite beers from the 2008 adventure (including wesvleteren–and rodenbach vin de cereale!), but realized i had no idea how!

HELP!

By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:41:06 +0000

Hi @brian – great to hear such enthusiastic responses from you, and to find a fellow fan of Belgian beers – I have a few more Trappist brews on my shelf to review but have yet to find a Westvleteren, I may have to go back to Belgium.

Thanks for the suggestion about writing about locales and bars, I have written reviews in bars, (and even an Indian restaurant) when brews haven’t been available to try at home objectively, and last year wrote a couple of ‘beer tour’ articles (do a search here on ‘Borough Market’). The Borough Market article was very much a labour of love, but judging by the lack of response it fell on stony ground.

Thanks for the feedback, and keep coming back, we have lots of fine ales to enjoy together.

And I have a large (750ml) bottle of ‘Duchesse’ waiting for my birthday next month!

By: brian drier

brian drier — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:51:27 +0000

great attitude, scott–and i’m really impressed that u keep up with the site so well and respond so comments so quickly and graciously. do u ever do–or have u ever considered doing–pieces highlighting places that offer good beer (pubs, in particular) or locales (e.g., writing up a trip to belgium or even just the local bar)? it might be interesting… IMHO…

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:54:40 +0000

@brian – thanks so much for the great story and the wonderful comments! While I can’t take credit for this particular beer review (this one is by Bob the Brit) I think we do try keeping the vibe grounded here. Personally, I’m still just learning about beer, so I’ll be the last person to TELL anyone ANYTHING! Its really about exploration, discussion, and sharing, and hopefully, everyone learns something along the way. I sincerely hope you visit often – we appreciate it! Cheers!

By: brian drier

brian drier — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:25:59 +0000

by the way, scott, many thanks for a beer blog that’s pitched at ordinary folk, and not necessaraily for beer hunters and beer geeks only. i’m more of an “i don’t know art, but i know what i like” kinda guy–and your work fits me to a t. many thanks, and many happy returns–and may all your pints be perfect!

brian drier
nagaoka, japan

By: brian drier

brian drier — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:23:51 +0000

ah, the trappists. they sure know how to brew a fine one… recommendation: rochefort 10! always a winner for me. also, check out the much-storied westvleteren, sort of the “holy grail” of the trappists. in 2008, i was traveling (honeymoon)–paris to bruges to amsterdam, with a day trip to brussels–and managed to sample 40 belgian beers that i’d not previously had. a highlight was the day trip, especially a lunch visit to bier circus. it’s a place that serves wonderful food, including beer cuisine such as spaghetti bolognese in chimay white sauce (!), and they have some WONDERFUL beer offerings, including a cantillon gueuze brewed just for them. they also have, it is said, an occasional westvleteren in the cellar. i was able to get a hold of one (asking REALLY nicely and without expectation): a 2006 “green cap”, i believe. it really IS wonderful, although the hyperbole of being the best beer in the world is open to question. might just be, though, might just be…

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:36:17 +0000

I heard that about 40. Not looking forward to it. Take care of yourself and feel better! .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Biryani with Shrimp =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:01:25 +0000

Bott it is then! Thanks Don.
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By: Don

Don — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:38:17 +0000

What a bummer way to spend your vacation! Hope you are feeling better soon. I loke Bott. .-= Don´s last blog ..Oskar Blues Gordon: The Tin Man Cometh… =-.