Friends From Belgium

[JJFlash]

I am unsure how to properly pronounce these descriptors of fine Belgian ales.

A Belgian Dubbel - is it Du-bell, or is it Do-bull?

A Belgian Tripell - is it Tri-pell, or is it Tri-pull?

Or is it none of the above?

Finally, can you send me a case of Westvleteren 12 (yellow cap)?

Thanks,

[KB]

Could be Double and Triple.....................................

Ken

[JJFlash]

Could be Double and Triple.....................................

Ken

Right you are there Ken.

Belgian beers:

Blond Ales

Golden and Strong Ales

Dark and Strong Ales

Dubbel

Tripel

...and yes Dubbel's and Tripel's are higher alcohol beers compared to Blond and Golden Ales, not really 2X or 3X stronger, but higher alcohol never the less.

...but how do I pronounce them in the true Belgian tongue?

Thanks,

[retep]

Right you are there Ken.

Belgian beers:

Blond Ales

Golden and Strong Ales

Dark and Strong Ales

Dubbel

Tripel

...and yes Dubbel's and Tripel's are higher alcohol beers compared to Blond and Golden Ales, not really 2X or 3X stronger, but higher alcohol never the less.

...but how do I pronounce them in the true Belgian tongue?

Thanks,

That isn`t easy to explain in writing. And although the belgians and the dutch speak the same language there is a difference in accent. I could talk to you on msn and give you the dutch prononciation if you like.

Btw i took a picture of some bottles in my backyard.

[JJFlash]

I must have died and gone to heaven.....

Three full pallets of Westvleteren !!!!!

Retep, I am coming over to your house this weekend for a few beers.

That is the coolest beer picture I have ever seen.

[retep]

You are welcome. By the way this is the place where it is al brewed.

[Guest TTK]

Piraat is about 10% BV....rich and very round...fruity pale ale......my favourite.......Augustijn Grand Cru is one of the nicest......Chimay Dubbel or Triple Sec is one of the most popular.......

[JJFlash]

Ah yes TTK, fine choices they are , then you must also include these:

St. Bernardus Abt 12

Trappistes Rochefort 10

Trappist Westvleteren 8

Abbaye Des Rocs Grand Cru

La Fin Du Monde

The Belgians make some of the best beers in the world.

[JJFlash]

Westvleteren

[retep]

I just ran out so i got some new supply.

[KB]

I just ran out so i got some new supply.

Bewery Tour?

Ken

[ryaku]

I love trappist belgian beer.

My favourite ones:

- rochefort

- chimay (blue)

- kwak

- leffe

Unfortunately i've never had the opportunity to taste westvleteren beer but i hope i'll do very soon.

Is it so good?

p.s: i also love irish stout especially during summer months, Murphy's rulez

[retep]

Unfortunately i've never had the opportunity to taste westvleteren beer but i hope i'll do very soon.

Is it so good?

By some it`s rated as the best beer in the world

click here

[ryaku]

By some it`s rated as the best beer in the world

click here

I'm glad rochefort 10 has a very good position in chart as well.

thanks, interesting link