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The Pub / Re: "The Denny Level"
« on: August 05, 2010, 11:08:19 am »
Um, very unoffensive?
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The Pub / Re: Anyone got any good scifi?
« on: August 03, 2010, 12:27:20 pm »
The Hitchhiker's Guide is a must.
William Gibson is awesome. Neuromancer is a classic.
William Gibson is awesome. Neuromancer is a classic.
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The Pub / Re: "The Denny Level"
« on: August 03, 2010, 02:40:05 am »
Something like...
Barrel maker
Taster
Apprentice
Brewer
Brewmaster
Denny
Barrel maker
Taster
Apprentice
Brewer
Brewmaster
Denny
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All Things Food / Re: Poppers
« on: July 31, 2010, 07:25:21 am »
How eager are you to head to Spa? I'm off work at 4pm and can be in the Midi area in 20-30 minutes. Have you been to Cantillon? If you're not in a hurry and looking to kill a little time, it's a must, and a pretty easy walk from the station.
The beer was good. Excellent, even. I'd say it compares with the better American IPA's. If you live in the USA, I'm not so sure it's worth the effort to find it. But for me, it's good to know there's something like that around when I'm jonesin' for the flavors of home (and I'm out of homebrew). Thanks for pointing me to it. I'll be sure to save ya one.
The beer was good. Excellent, even. I'd say it compares with the better American IPA's. If you live in the USA, I'm not so sure it's worth the effort to find it. But for me, it's good to know there's something like that around when I'm jonesin' for the flavors of home (and I'm out of homebrew). Thanks for pointing me to it. I'll be sure to save ya one.
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All Things Food / Re: Poppers
« on: July 30, 2010, 11:47:50 am »
You're getting the car at Midi? Huh, interesting. That's an easy run to Moeder Lambic Fontainas from there.
Look what I found:
Notice that the bottle is empty. There are 2 left. Better hurry.
Look what I found:
Notice that the bottle is empty. There are 2 left. Better hurry.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Congrats, Majorvices!
« on: July 30, 2010, 02:54:47 am »
Huge congrats! Yep, livin' the dream. Here's hoping you can keep it going for many years to come.
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All Things Food / Re: Malted Barley Ice Cream
« on: July 13, 2010, 06:13:16 am »
The malted barley ice cream sounds yummy. The cigar idea, um, less yummy.
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: New brew success!
« on: July 13, 2010, 12:02:37 am »
Congrats! See, it's easy, huh?
I mostly agree with the the above reply, but not entirely with the extract bit. I wouldn't call it an off-flavor, but there is a certain flavor that often exists in extract beers. I didn't really realize it until I went all-grain. That said, I've had (and brewed) some damn good extract beers. One of the best barley wines I've ever had was an extract brew. If you have a good supplier with good, fresh extract, you'll be fine.
I mostly agree with the the above reply, but not entirely with the extract bit. I wouldn't call it an off-flavor, but there is a certain flavor that often exists in extract beers. I didn't really realize it until I went all-grain. That said, I've had (and brewed) some damn good extract beers. One of the best barley wines I've ever had was an extract brew. If you have a good supplier with good, fresh extract, you'll be fine.
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All Things Food / Re: Poppers
« on: July 12, 2010, 11:53:14 pm »
Way cool.
I don't know those beers, but they sound yummy. I'll do some searching. After an initial bit of research, it looks like distribution is not widespread. Still, I'll see what I can do.
One minor rant - more freakin' Proef beers. Doesn't anybody have their own brewery anymore?
I don't know those beers, but they sound yummy. I'll do some searching. After an initial bit of research, it looks like distribution is not widespread. Still, I'll see what I can do.
One minor rant - more freakin' Proef beers. Doesn't anybody have their own brewery anymore?
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General Homebrew Discussion / Re: Good beers for high fermentation temps
« on: July 11, 2010, 03:07:02 am »
Be creative. Yeah, the saison yeast works well for high-temp fermentation, but just because you use a saison yeast doesn't mean you have to attempt a traditional saison.
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All Things Food / Re: Poppers
« on: July 11, 2010, 02:58:38 am »
Ha, uthirsty. I know I'm pretty safe in these parts, but I'm afraid of the day when someone comes to visit who doesn't like beer. I don't know what to do with them. "Um, I think there's a cool museum or something over there somewhere..."
As for offerings from abroad, Cholula is also acceptable. Include some Uncle Brutha's #9 and a vertical tasting of various years of Pannepot, Pannepot Reserva and Pannepot Grand Reserva becomes likely.
As for offerings from abroad, Cholula is also acceptable. Include some Uncle Brutha's #9 and a vertical tasting of various years of Pannepot, Pannepot Reserva and Pannepot Grand Reserva becomes likely.
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All Things Food / Re: Poppers
« on: July 03, 2010, 10:45:49 pm »You know I'm planning on a trip to Belgium (F1 race) and just may take you up on the offer. Do you have any place to grow a couple plants?
Hmm... Interesting... Yeah, I could find a spot for a couple plants. I don't know how well they'd grow in Belgium at the end of August. I could try. Anyway, I'll be around at that time and I'm happy to show you around. You like beer, right?
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The Pub / Re: What does “craft beer” mean to you?
« on: July 02, 2010, 12:35:44 pm »i agree with the profit thing to stay afloat...
maybe bmc's sacrifice taste to make profits...while craft beer and those that produce it focus on creating complex tastes to guide their profits. there's a part of me that feels when AB created the american ale they designed the beer around a price point, and there price point was low because they assumed a lot of the people that typicaly buy their normal products would not splurge for $10 a six pack. so they sacrificed ingredients and taste to get down to what they felt would be a competitive price point for their product.
not that 'craft brewers' disregard this totally but i want to believe it is not necessarily on the forefront of their minds, OR, they just know that the market that typically buys their beer doesn't mind spending a bit more for taste...did that make sense? i just went crosseyed.
so, craft brewers don't disregard profits, but their methods and philosophies of obtaining profits are a bit different than those of the bmc....or maybe i just want to believe this to be true...
i don't think i even answered the question...i'm just going to stop
Actually, you clarified my point pretty well. Think of crafts in general. It's trinkets and quilts and stuff that people enjoy making and using. Often people who are into crafts become good at and prolific, so they decide to sell their product and make some money, hopefully at least enough to continue with their craft. I think it's the same with craft beer.
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All Things Food / Re: Poppers
« on: July 02, 2010, 02:01:48 am »
Prepare for the whine...
Those gorgeous peppers are nearly impossible to find in these parts. If I do find them, they cost about 3 euros for 4. I've found some workable African peppers for chili sauce and stuff, but damn, I miss the poppers. If anybody comes to Brussels, I'm happy to play tour guide and maybe even share the bounty of my cellar, but you must bring jalapenos.
Those gorgeous peppers are nearly impossible to find in these parts. If I do find them, they cost about 3 euros for 4. I've found some workable African peppers for chili sauce and stuff, but damn, I miss the poppers. If anybody comes to Brussels, I'm happy to play tour guide and maybe even share the bounty of my cellar, but you must bring jalapenos.
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The Pub / Re: What does “craft beer” mean to you?
« on: July 02, 2010, 01:55:19 am »
A craft beer is a beer created for the love of the product, not for the love of the profit it might make.