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[Malzig]

Miller? Really? I've head it can cure athlete's foot, though. The thorn in my craw is anything contract brewed by Shipyard. They seem to be able to take any half-decent brewpub's beer and turn it into a diacetyl nightmare.

[chuck_d]

OmmegangI've yet to had my socks knocked off, these are less than mediocre imitations of real Belgians.

Ommegang is owned by Duvel. I'm surprised I was the first to mention this. They bought the company back in '03. Some Ommegang beers are even brewed in Belgium nowadays I believe. I'd have a hard time calling them imitations.

Edited by chuck_d, 02 May 2009 - 04:04 PM.

[chauvan]

what didn't you like with the Torpedo?

It's like they turned the hops to 11. Wasn't very balanced

What DO you like?

Arrogant Bastard in the IPA realm. I find it to be balanced better (unlike Coastie) than those other two. I've kind of gotten away from head slamming IPA's, other than the AB though. I like browns and scots nowadays.

[Mya]

It's like they turned the hops to 11. Wasn't very balancedArrogant Bastard in the IPA realm. I find it to be balanced better (unlike Coastie) than those other two. I've kind of gotten away from head slamming IPA's, other than the AB though. I like browns and scots nowadays.

I wonder if your many moons in Afghanistan reset your taste buds, not criticizing, just wondering if your hophead tolerance waned in the absence of beer?

[No Party JKor]

Interesting...I found Torpedo to be well balanced.

[passlaku]

BM = WBC = WBS = WMC = WMS = WCS = WMy version.

Reminds me of that joke that BMC is like having sex in a canoe.PUNCHLINE BELOWFrakking close to water.

[passlaku]

Arrogant Bastard, and it iterations, is unpalatable.

[hullabrew]

Ommegang is owned by Duvel. I'm surprised I was the first to mention this. They bought the company back in '03. Some Ommegang beers are even brewed in Belgium nowadays I believe. I'd have a hard time calling them imitations.

Yeah, I've always thought that they were good representations of the styles. Maybe not the best representations, but good none the less. Those are the ones I usually turn to when introducing people to belgian style beers. They are good representations, and they aren't quite as expensive. I have 4 or 5 people drinking belgian beer now because of Ommegang.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Yeah, I've always thought that they were good representations of the styles. Maybe not the best representations, but good none the less. Those are the ones I usually turn to when introducing people to belgian style beers. They are good representations, and they aren't quite as expensive. I have 4 or 5 people drinking belgian beer now because of Ommegang.

One of my favorite parts

[ncbeerbrewer]

I went out of town with the wife and kids this weekend. I was reminded how tasteless Yuengling beer really is. It was that or BMC so not the best selection for sure.

[dmtaylor]

Ommegang is owned by Duvel. I'm surprised I was the first to mention this. They bought the company back in '03. Some Ommegang beers are even brewed in Belgium nowadays I believe. I'd have a hard time calling them imitations.

By similar reasoning, Budweiser and Michelob might also be good Belgian offerings. :PI've got an Ommegang in my refrigerator, I'll taste it tonight and provide an updated verdict. It's their Abbey Dubbel or some such thing. If it's half as good as a Trappist or Van Steenberge or DuvelMoortgard, I'll be more than happy to admit it. Don't worry... I'll let it warm up for a few minutes before consumption.

[Cheatin Bastard]

Mickeys big mouth. EyewwwwwHmmmm Do they even make that crap anymore?C.B

[MolBasser]

I also dislike Fat Tire.BrewBasser

[ANUSTART]

I went out of town with the wife and kids this weekend. I was reminded how tasteless Yuengling beer really is. It was that or BMC so not the best selection for sure.

The last time I had a Yuengling I had to stir it with a fork. All I tasted was carbonation.

[ncbeerbrewer]

Sorry to you Denver folks but I should add Fat Tire to the list as well. Not sure if its due to the long trek here to NC but we just recently got FT in this area. I rushed out and got a 22oz of it. It was sorta flavorless to be honest. Yes Oda the Yuengling just didn't do it for me for sure.

[Mya]

I also dislike Fat Tire.BrewBasser

I liked it 10 years ago, now I have more refined tastebuds, it's too blah for me any more. I'll take it on draft over a bottle.

[EWW]

I liked it 10 years ago, now I have more refined tastebuds, it's too blah for me any more. I'll take it on draft over a bottle.

I don't think you are the only one ... I feel the quality of this beer went south as the brewery got bigger.

[Mya]

I don't think you are the only one ... I feel the quality of this beer went south as the brewery got bigger.

I can say the exact same thing for Alaskan Amber, Redhook ESB, and Most Widmer Products.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I can say the exact same thing for Alaskan Amber, Redhook ESB, and Most Widmer Products.

I think the water must be better over here on the East coast. Redhook has a doubleblack stout that has been out for a little while now. The stuff I get in the brewery on draft is brewed in Portsmouth. The stuff I bought in 22oz bombers at the brewery is brewed on the West coast. I thought the bottled stuff wasn't that great but on draft I love it.

[dmtaylor]

I've got an Ommegang in my refrigerator, I'll taste it tonight and provide an updated verdict. It's their Abbey Dubbel or some such thing. If it's half as good as a Trappist or Van Steenberge or DuvelMoortgard, I'll be more than happy to admit it. Don't worry... I'll let it warm up for a few minutes before consumption.

And the verdict..... Ommegang's Abbey Dubbel is okay. It's not bad, and it's not awesome. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give it a 7. See, not bad and not great. Criticisms: It has an odd tartness that I don't get from other dubbels. It is also too dark and seems to have a hint of roastiness, which is not what I would have expected. And the bitterness is too much, balance should be to the malt and esters. Other than that, the esters were relatively restrained, which I think is alright. Finish is dry, and the beer is well attenuated -- very appropriate for a dubbel.Is Ommegang bad? I guess I'm not sure yet. But I still haven't had my socks knocked off, ever, by them. Not even close.Sorry for the continuing hijack. This should hopefully be the end.