john_gacy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 One time when I was visiting my parents a couple years back, my mother bought me a bottle of that Lindeman's Framboise Lambic (or some other lambic that had a very similar bottle). I took 4 or 5 sips, made my dad take a sip, and then proceeded to pour it down the sink. It tasted like koolaid that had somehow gone bad. Basura. Maybe some day I'll give another Lambic a whirl, but I certainly wouldn't pay more than a dollar to do so. Especially if that is one of the "good" ones. Also, is that shit really 2.5% ABV like beeradvocate is saying? I'd be better of drinking some juice that actually tastes good. I would guess it was not Lindeman's, just about all other lambics I've had were shit. I believe alcohol content is 2.5-4%, not sure on the framboise. Either way, Lindeman's is the best I've had of this style of beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 i was at the bar audibly clowning on lambics when my bartender, who is a beer expert (really), suggested i try a REAL lambic because i was "probably drinking lindeman's". not sure what he gave me, but it was good for a fruity type beer - though, i would never purchase such a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 queerbeers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 right up there with blue moon. they must be into the 'gag' factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 i was at the bar audibly clowning on lambics when my bartender, who is a beer expert (really), suggested i try a REAL lambic because i was "probably drinking lindeman's". not sure what he gave me, but it was good for a fruity type beer - though, i would never purchase such a thing. Interesting, ask him what it was when you get a chance. I've had some other Belgian brand that made a banana one years ago that was good, and 1 other really good one, but the others have tended to be more sour. Never realized how low the alcohol content goes, but in the past I tend to have had a Corsendonk or Duvel bomber first, and over the weekend I had quite a lot of other brews 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earmuffs Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 drinking right now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 $765 Bottle of Beer According to Scottish firm BrewDog, “The End of History” is the“strongest (55% alcohol), most expensive and most shocking beer in the world.” Just 12 bottles were made and the company has already sold out. The dead animals which were used to create the beers’ unusua appearance were four squirrels, seven weasels and a hare. All were roadkill, James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, said defensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVLDOG85 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 haha - (other than the type) that's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y.FRESHJIVE Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_splint2 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 i was at the bar audibly clowning on lambics when my bartender, who is a beer expert (really), suggested i try a REAL lambic because i was "probably drinking lindeman's". not sure what he gave me, but it was good for a fruity type beer - though, i would never purchase such a thing. If you or any of the other guys want to try a real lambic you should look for something from Cantillon or Drie Fonteinen. Here are a couple good lambics that are relatively easy to find: Cantillon Gueuze Cantillon Kriek Girardin Black Label Geuze Drie Fonteinen Oude Geuze Drie Fonteinen Oude Kriek Geuze's will be more straight up tart and funky, while kriek's will be more fruity considering they are brewed with cherries, but most aren't overly sweet at all. The only downside is the cost. Real lambics aren't cheap, they are brewed almost exclusively in Belgium and the price gets inflated a pretty fair amount. It's worth a shot though, especially if you are into tart, acidic, funky flavors. They certainly aren't for everyone though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'll toss these two into that list: Cuvee De Ranke (it's a blend of lambic and gueze) Kriek De Ranke (a wonderful example of the form) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopit Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 756$ road kill booze FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterblunt Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 When you aren't busy drinking lambics, do any of you fags drink fall seasonal offerings??? Curious as to some of your favorites. The Dogfish Head and Southern Tier Pumking are some of my favorites that I've tried. trying to find this shit, supposed to really rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChupacabra Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Holy hell, I need that. There appears to be an oak aged version as well. I've also never been able to find the Southern Tier Pumking, and I've heard good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterblunt Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 yeah dude the pumking really rocks. It's pretty available here in ohio. But yeah fuck, i neeed that oak aged chocolate imperial in my life. I love the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Haven't tried the Smashed yet & would like to. The Pumpkinhead was real good fresh on tap. Everyone here swears by the DH but I've had it time & again and don't like it. Had the Smuttynose last week, nothing great, and in the past Post Road has been nothing special. The Southern Tier is good but is a little more like pumpkin/chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 This right now. My taste for their brews comes & goes, it has a sweet/sour taste to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 This is very smooth, good balance of flavor, I bet this is good on tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 This now to do something different. People in here seem to swear by all 3 of these companies, I'm not as big on them. Anyhow, very good aroma. Beyond that, the taste seems to alternate between sips between bitterness and the flavor of the herbs used. I think they should have balanced the herbs better or used less than 4, maybe ditched the parsley. There's better brews in this style IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Yeah, I'm not so much into their collabs as their singular beers. And I honestly just don't like Victory that much. But that gouden carolus classic up there gave me a chub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterblunt Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I don't want to beat a dead horse, but oh my god this beer is amazing. It's been awhile since I've had one, but I got one today and am drinking it right now. 8 bucks for a 22 oz. bottle, but worth every penny. I love me some pumpkin ales, but this right here is head and shoulders above the rest. It doesn't even taste like beer, it tastes like some delicious pumpkin pie treat. Not overly sweet, but aromatic and totally reminiscent of pumpkin pie. 9% abv as well. holy shit this stuff rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVLDOG85 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Their pumpkin is ok... But these are very tasty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterblunt Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 i think buffalo bill's pumpkin is one of the worst i've had, besides obvious stinkers like blue moon and the michelob offering, jack's pumpkin spice or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVLDOG85 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 i think buffalo bill's pumpkin is one of the worst i've had, besides obvious stinkers like blue moon and the michelob offering, jack's pumpkin spice or whatever. I'm not a big fan of any fruit or veggie flavored beer, and was only basing my comment on what I remember from the one I did try a few years back. Having very little experience from which to draw a conclusion I thank you for your opinion, as now if I'm ever asked to find one for a friend I will refrain from choosing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterblunt Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 no need to be a prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Interesting, some beers go to shit over time though. The Bill's is the 1st pumpkin I ever had, many years ago, and it turned me on to trying other pumpkins later on when others made them. But hey, maybe it sucks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk Grenades Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 indian summer....full sail ltd recipe #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVLDOG85 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 no need to be a prick. I wasn't being a prick, I was dead serious...not very hip to these brews. My apologies if I offended you. And Milky that looks delicious...was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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