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Forum: Public Discussion 12/20/09, 12:51 PM
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Posted By Westvleteren
I'm jealous. Definitely on my top 5 beers I wish...

I'm jealous. Definitely on my top 5 beers I wish I could try list. (along with Stormaktsporter, Dark Lord, Expedition, Founder's Breakfast and... of course my namesake.)
Forum: Public Discussion 12/18/09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
Yeah Celebrator is legendary. I spend the entire...

Yeah Celebrator is legendary. I spend the entire time drinking it saying "How can this be a lager?" I haven't had one in so long, I need to fix that. I have plastic goats hanging off various...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/26/09, 10:55 AM
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Posted By Westvleteren
Hm... I always have found Oak Aged YETI to be a...

Hm... I always have found Oak Aged YETI to be a pinnacle of stout deliciousness.

Speaking of pinnacles of stout deliciousness, Brooklyn's 09-10 Black Chocolate Stout is out. It is in 4 packs this...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/12/09, 5:28 PM
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Posted By Westvleteren
I'm having some of Brooklyn's OF right now. It's...

I'm having some of Brooklyn's OF right now. It's good. It seems different than I remember it being... Wasn't it a bit darker last year? This seems more along the schema of the style. I'm still...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/09/09, 3:04 PM
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Posted By Westvleteren
The best canadian ales i've ever had are from...

The best canadian ales i've ever had are from Unibroue from Chambly, Quebec. They have a focus mostly on Belgian styles. Hoegaarden is a Belgian White so maybe you'll find it a good crossover. If...
Forum: Public Discussion 10/05/09, 5:09 PM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
After having it so readily available and loving...

After having it so readily available and loving the brewery so much, I finally tried ST Pumpking. While it was a well made beer, I don't think pumpkin ales are my thing. I never tend to get into...
Forum: Public Discussion 09/05/09, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
I like Sam's octoberfest. It's no Paulaner, but...

I like Sam's octoberfest. It's no Paulaner, but it's good in its own way.
Forum: Public Discussion 08/02/09, 10:36 PM
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Posted By Westvleteren
I'd say drink it now! If you like it, go buy...

I'd say drink it now! If you like it, go buy another one to cellar.

Apologies if this is common knowledge to you but in case it isn't: If you don't have a large snifter, use an oversized red wine...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/30/09, 10:54 AM
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Posted By Westvleteren
Well, if you need a little more reason to try it...

Well, if you need a little more reason to try it out, how about this? :)

http://beercritic.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/foamy.jpg
Forum: Public Discussion 07/29/09, 5:46 PM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
I think most of what they make is pretty lame,...

I think most of what they make is pretty lame, but they really surprised me with their imperial stout. I mean, it's no stone RIS or anything, but for $8 a six pack I used to make sure to have some...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/28/09, 4:27 PM
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Posted By Westvleteren
If you can't find it, you might be able to find...

If you can't find it, you might be able to find Sam Adams Black Lager which is of the same style and tends to get rated equally. Or try this list... The Best Schwarzbier in the World according to...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/24/09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
my guts have been playing nice this week. Had a...

my guts have been playing nice this week. Had a Unibroue Tres Pistoles the other day which was great. Unibroue always pulls through.

Anyone ever have Ithaca Flower Power IPA? This little brew...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/14/09, 5:02 PM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
I don't think it is gluten because I eat all sort...

I don't think it is gluten because I eat all sort of gluten with no issues. It doesn't seem to be any particular style of beer, as it has happened with many types. I'd say it only happens 1 out of...
Forum: Public Discussion 07/13/09, 4:17 PM
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Posted By Westvleteren
Yeah, as usual i'll recommend offerings from...

Yeah, as usual i'll recommend offerings from Ayinger, Weihenstephaner, or Paulaner as great starting points for heffes and dunkels. Multiple varieties of all three of these are now being carried at...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/19/09, 2:31 PM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
It's not for me... I can only stand a few sips of...

It's not for me... I can only stand a few sips of it at most, it is just way too overboard. I think it is very well crafted though and sure as heck tastes like Creme Brulee. I just don't want to...
Forum: Public Discussion 06/18/09, 5:08 PM
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Posted By Westvleteren
I could see that about Phin and Matts vs their...

I could see that about Phin and Matts vs their IPA... even their porter has "that ST taste" but the magic of ST is in their bombers, especially their imperials... OAT, Unearthly, Iniquity......
Forum: Public Discussion 06/17/09, 8:16 PM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
I was pretty wowed by Southern Tier's Iniquity. ...

I was pretty wowed by Southern Tier's Iniquity. The finish and mouthfeel are just... masterful is the word that comes to mind.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/29/09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
Try Local 1 and Black Chocolate Stout if you'd...

Try Local 1 and Black Chocolate Stout if you'd like to up your opinion of them even further :)
Forum: Shamans 05/05/09, 4:40 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 527,625
Posted By Westvleteren
I just went into the item definition and made it...

I just went into the item definition and made it an off hand only item. Or maybe I made it unique equip? One of those two.
Forum: Public Discussion 05/04/09, 5:01 PM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
When it comes to Oskar Blues, i'm all about Ten...

When it comes to Oskar Blues, i'm all about Ten FIDY... but as I've made abundantly clear by now, i'm a stouthead.

My supermarket carries Southern Tier OAT now. My supermarket. Down at the...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/10/09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
Yeah, Founder's Breakfast and Kentucky Breakfast...

Yeah, Founder's Breakfast and Kentucky Breakfast are on my stout wish list for sure. Along with Expedition, and Kate the Great... and dark lord.. and the Abyss... and Surly Darkness.. and Beer Geek...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/01/09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
So jealous... one day i'll get my hands on...

So jealous... one day i'll get my hands on expedition *dream*

I've tried a few new things lately... Last night I had some Dogfish Head India Brown ale. I liked it a lot... nice hop nose, a smooth...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/06/09, 1:26 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
Bells Expedition Stout is generally rated as one...

Bells Expedition Stout is generally rated as one of the top 10 imperials on the planet Earth. If you didn't count oaked versions of imperials as additional to their non-oaked varieties, it would...
Forum: Public Discussion 02/03/09, 4:05 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
Well, I know what *I* would be looking for that I...

Well, I know what *I* would be looking for that I can't get here: Alesmith! I'd be going after Speedway Stout personally, but sounds like you'd be more into their IPA or Pale Ale. Whichever you...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/29/09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
If you haven't yet, I suggest the Paulaner hefe...

If you haven't yet, I suggest the Paulaner hefe or the Weihenstaphaner hefe. I make sure to have one or the other (or both) in my fridge at all times during the summer.

I don't really have...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/27/09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
I don't think these are "bourbon fortified" by...

I don't think these are "bourbon fortified" by the definition Docjowles was using. He seemed to be talking about a stout that was actually mixed with bourbon. Stouts like Heresy are oak aged in...
Forum: Shamans 01/22/09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 482
Views: 265,267
Posted By Westvleteren
I just switched from Enhancement to Elemental to...

I just switched from Enhancement to Elemental to give it a try. As Enhancement, I became really used to (dare I say dependant on) having the great add-on ShockAndAwe. It did a fantastic job at...
Forum: Public Discussion 01/08/09, 1:03 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
Is it just me, or is Brooklyn Black Chocolate...

Is it just me, or is Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout extra yummy this year?
Forum: Public Discussion 01/02/09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
Since this has a pretty low abv (and I don't...

Since this has a pretty low abv (and I don't think it is bottle conditioned?) ... If you can keep it in a dark (or light-proof) place that has a pretty controlled and somewhat cool temperature (say...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/23/08, 1:18 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
I get them in Buffalo NY with no trouble. ...

I get them in Buffalo NY with no trouble. Thankfully!

If you ever have the chance, try to get your hands on Southern Tier OAT. I think you would enjoy. Also, if you haven't had it yet, try and...
Forum: Shamans 12/12/08, 3:08 PM
Replies: 20
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Posted By Westvleteren
Yeah, it's pretty scary that this even got as far...

Yeah, it's pretty scary that this even got as far as it did. Like uhm... huh?



maybe if your calculator is made in crazyland.
Forum: Public Discussion 12/10/08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
For some people, learning to enjoy hoppy/strong...

For some people, learning to enjoy hoppy/strong beers is just that - learning. DogFish 60 min seems like a lite beer to me at this point, but when I first switched from drinking American Macros to...
Forum: Public Discussion 12/08/08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
Hopefully it is better than Shiner Bock... ...

Hopefully it is better than Shiner Bock... :/

/snobbery
Forum: Public Discussion 12/01/08, 4:30 PM
Replies: 2,712
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Posted By Westvleteren
My friend moved a bit south and, long story...

My friend moved a bit south and, long story short, was able to find a few varieties of Bells to bring back home for the holidays. This was great news to me since they don't distribute where I live. ...
Forum: User Interface and AddOns 12/01/08, 2:50 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 97,630
Posted By Westvleteren
I felt the exact same way at first and was trying...

I felt the exact same way at first and was trying to find any way I could to hide the timer bars. After I convinced myself it wasn't possible, I just made the best of them and put them front and...
Forum: Public Discussion 03/17/08, 2:20 PM
Replies: 2,712
Views: 333,282
Posted By Westvleteren
I've been on an Imperial kick for the last couple...

I've been on an Imperial kick for the last couple months. Hey, it's cold where I live. In my fridge lately...

North Coast - Old Rasputin
Avery - "The Czar"
Clipper City - Heavy Seas Peg Leg...
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