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Flabbibulin · 06-22-2016, 10:21 AM

I have been meaning to post in here more often as I essentially aim to try several new beers every weekend- just never get around to it. Anyway, a couple observations from some recent brews I've purchased-

Finally picked up an Orval Trappist Ale from Co op as it seems to have the reputation of being one of the better Belgian pale ales out there, but I was a little disappointed- especially at $9 for a 355ml bottle (price you pay for a legit Trappist beer in canada I guess). I have never been a huge fan of strong Belgian ales, and this didn't change my mind. Have had plenty of other cheaper Belgian PAs that I preferred- notably the Affligem Blond, which is priced reasonably at $3 a bottle. I am by no means a light beer guy as my favorite style is probably a double IPA, but just never been a fan of belgian tripels, quads, or strong ales.

Also picked up a Ballast point victory at sea imperial porter. Wow, that is one big beer.

The number of IPAs I have tried in recent months are too numerous to mention, but still consider Ballast Point Sculpin my favorite. Maybe Stone's delicious IPA is #2. Those Californians definitely make some quality IPAs.

btw, anyone know of any pub/liquor store that carries Trillium? And yes, I've liquor connect. No luck.

06-22-2016, 10:21 AM	#862
Flabbibulin Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Exp:	I have been meaning to post in here more often as I essentially aim to try several new beers every weekend- just never get around to it. Anyway, a couple observations from some recent brews I've purchased- Finally picked up an Orval Trappist Ale from Co op as it seems to have the reputation of being one of the better Belgian pale ales out there, but I was a little disappointed- especially at $9 for a 355ml bottle (price you pay for a legit Trappist beer in canada I guess). I have never been a huge fan of strong Belgian ales, and this didn't change my mind. Have had plenty of other cheaper Belgian PAs that I preferred- notably the Affligem Blond, which is priced reasonably at $3 a bottle. I am by no means a light beer guy as my favorite style is probably a double IPA, but just never been a fan of belgian tripels, quads, or strong ales. Also picked up a Ballast point victory at sea imperial porter. Wow, that is one big beer. The number of IPAs I have tried in recent months are too numerous to mention, but still consider Ballast Point Sculpin my favorite. Maybe Stone's delicious IPA is #2. Those Californians definitely make some quality IPAs. btw, anyone know of any pub/liquor store that carries Trillium? And yes, I've liquor connect. No luck. Last edited by Flabbibulin; 06-22-2016 at 10:26 AM.