Belgian beer
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Don't know where you reside, but Trader Joe's and BevMo carry plenty of Belgian beers. The latter's website lists 23 beers from Belgium, including some Kreiks.
Chimay is widely distributed, and to a lesser extent, Duvel.
Chimay is widely distributed, and to a lesser extent, Duvel.
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I find this to be a silly question. I can find several Belgian beers right here in Podunk, U.S. But at what cost? I possibly can find several more options by traveling further than is convenient. If you really want a true Belgian beer, then save your money and travel to Belgium. Otherwise, pick up a 12-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon at the nearest store and enjoy.
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Stella Artois can be found in many liquor store and supermarket here, as it's a brand owned by Interbrew - which also owns Beck's, Bass, etc.
From what I understand, it's basically a cheap beer in Belgium, but Interbrew is trying hard to position it in N. America as a "premium import" like Heineken.
For other Belgian brews, you probably need to look for smaller boutique stores.
From what I understand, it's basically a cheap beer in Belgium, but Interbrew is trying hard to position it in N. America as a "premium import" like Heineken.
For other Belgian brews, you probably need to look for smaller boutique stores.
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The restaurant that Budman is thinking of is probably Monk's.
Hoegaarden is very popular in Philadelphia.
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/6380588.htm
Hoegaarden is very popular in Philadelphia.
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/6380588.htm
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The son of our best friends has been studying in Phoenix for 6 months and, being a Belgian beer lover, he did everything possible to find Belgian beers ... to conclude that they taste totally different than in Belgium! The bottles carry the same labels but the malts, hops and spices used seem to be different. Storage is an important factor, too.
Anyway, he was very pleased with the 6-pack I sent him for New Year!
Anyway, he was very pleased with the 6-pack I sent him for New Year!
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This is not a silly question Tweetex.
Yes, you can definitely find these brews in the US at bars and stores. Where do you live?
In NYC, you can find Chimay, Leffe, Duvel, and a few others at various delis, bars and supermarkets. The Whole Foods chain stocks them also.
Yes, you can definitely find these brews in the US at bars and stores. Where do you live?
In NYC, you can find Chimay, Leffe, Duvel, and a few others at various delis, bars and supermarkets. The Whole Foods chain stocks them also.
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We went to a brew-tasting event last weekend (in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania) and sampled several very good Belgian beers. May we suggest:
Duvel Moortgat USA, Ltd. - 21 Railroad Avenue #32 - Cooperstown, NY 13326 - (607)544-1800
Brewery Ommegang - 656 Country Highway 33 - Cooperstown, NY - (800)656-1212 My husband's favorite from this brewery is "3 Philosophers" - their description - 9.8% abv: The Belgian motto is "Strength in Union." No phrase better describes our Quadrupel, which unites a malty Belgian-style ale with Lindemans Kriek, an authentic cherry lambic from Belgium. The result is a harmonious Belgian-style blend of surprising strength. A dark, mysterious cherry-chestnut color. Flavors of dried dark fruit, chocolate, toffee, and caramel lend to the overall port-like aroma. A soft malt center gives way to a dry, warm, wine-like finish.
Pass me a mug.... Robyn
Duvel Moortgat USA, Ltd. - 21 Railroad Avenue #32 - Cooperstown, NY 13326 - (607)544-1800
Brewery Ommegang - 656 Country Highway 33 - Cooperstown, NY - (800)656-1212 My husband's favorite from this brewery is "3 Philosophers" - their description - 9.8% abv: The Belgian motto is "Strength in Union." No phrase better describes our Quadrupel, which unites a malty Belgian-style ale with Lindemans Kriek, an authentic cherry lambic from Belgium. The result is a harmonious Belgian-style blend of surprising strength. A dark, mysterious cherry-chestnut color. Flavors of dried dark fruit, chocolate, toffee, and caramel lend to the overall port-like aroma. A soft malt center gives way to a dry, warm, wine-like finish.
Pass me a mug.... Robyn
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tweetexT,
My husband developed a keen appreciation of Duvel when we went to Brussels. I bought him the special glass that it's served in. When we returned home, I was able to find --after much searching -- a store that sells Duvel. However, we also enjoyed Leffe in Brussels, and we were unable to find that. I ordered a case of it from Sam's Spirits in Chicago at Christmas. Expensive shipping, but we all enjoyed it It takes my husband and me right back to the little restaurant on the Grand-Place, where we first tasted it.
http://www.samswine.com/homepage.asp
Best,
Sandy
My husband developed a keen appreciation of Duvel when we went to Brussels. I bought him the special glass that it's served in. When we returned home, I was able to find --after much searching -- a store that sells Duvel. However, we also enjoyed Leffe in Brussels, and we were unable to find that. I ordered a case of it from Sam's Spirits in Chicago at Christmas. Expensive shipping, but we all enjoyed it It takes my husband and me right back to the little restaurant on the Grand-Place, where we first tasted it.
http://www.samswine.com/homepage.asp
Best,
Sandy