The Beer Cooler Thread

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The Beer Cooler Thread

Koen Verbeeck

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May 30, 2012 at 2:26 pm

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On popular request - at least one! - a dedicated topic about beer.
I shall start with my favorite beer: Duvel.
It is of course a Belgian beer, as I am from Belgium and it's really the only thing we can be chauvinistic about.
The name is Dutch slang for "devil". Probably because it looks innocent with it's blonde look, but it's alcohol percentage can kick you right off your feet if you're not careful. 🙂
I welcome everyone to post their favorite beer as well, perhaps accompanied with a small explanation.
p.s.: anyone menioning Corona, Desperado or Heineken gets -10000 points 🙂
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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 1

I have a good beer bread recipe if anyone want... 😉 :hehe:

Seriously though, I had the chance to visit a beer fest while in the UK, astounding variety. Here there's maybe 5 brands (including one that may not be mentioned)

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SQLDCH SSChampion Points: 11630 More actions · Answer 2

I enjoy a 'Clausthaler' every so often. I bet I'm one of the few on this site.

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Koen Verbeeck SSC Guru Points: 259105 More actions · Answer 3

SQLDCH (5/30/2012)
I enjoy a 'Clausthaler' every so often. I bet I'm one of the few on this site.

I demand pictures! (read: I'm too lazy to Google :-D)

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Koen Verbeeck SSC Guru Points: 259105 More actions · Answer 4

GilaMonster (5/30/2012)
I have a good beer bread recipe if anyone want... 😉 :hehe:

Why not 🙂

In Belgium we have quite a lot of recipes with beer. Never heard one about bread though 🙂

One of my favorites is fish with apple and Duvel of course.

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 5

Guinness is my personal favorite. I have had hundreds and hundreds of different beers but none seem to captivate my taste buds as well as that dark creamy goodness. I also have a couple of buddies that brew their own. Now of course my true favorite is the one currently in my hand. 😀

I would say that the list of unmentionables could easily grow larger but I will leave the snobbery to the Belgians. 😉

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Koen Verbeeck (5/30/2012)
GilaMonster (5/30/2012)
I have a good beer bread recipe if anyone want... 😉 :hehe:
Why not 🙂
In Belgium we have quite a lot of recipes with beer. Never heard one about bread though 🙂
One of my favorites is fish with apple and Duvel of course.

Now some beer recipes we can crazy with. I will post my Guinness chocolate cake recipe soon, I just have to find it.

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Koen Verbeeck (5/30/2012)
SQLDCH (5/30/2012)
I enjoy a 'Clausthaler' every so often. I bet I'm one of the few on this site.
I demand pictures! (read: I'm too lazy to Google :-D)

Heh...here ya go:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/290/6906

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 8

Koen Verbeeck (5/30/2012)
GilaMonster (5/30/2012)
I have a good beer bread recipe if anyone want... 😉 :hehe:
Why not 🙂

http://www.food.com/recipe/beer-bread-73440

Seriously good (and that's from someone who can't stand the smell or taste of beer). Next time I make it I'm going to add a handful of grated cheese and maybe a dash of paprika.

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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 9

SQLDCH (5/30/2012)
I enjoy a 'Clausthaler' every so often. I bet I'm one of the few on this site.

This one could be disqualified because it is a non-alcoholic beer, or "near beer" as we call it in the states. 😀

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Sean Lange (5/30/2012)
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I enjoy a 'Clausthaler' every so often. I bet I'm one of the few on this site.
This one could be disqualified because it is a non-alcoholic beer, or "near beer" as we call it in the states. 😀

I believe we call it "water" 😀

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Koen Verbeeck (5/30/2012)
Sean Lange (5/30/2012)
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I enjoy a 'Clausthaler' every so often. I bet I'm one of the few on this site.
This one could be disqualified because it is a non-alcoholic beer, or "near beer" as we call it in the states. 😀
I believe we call it "water" 😀

That is what we call American Lagers (Bud, PBR, etc...). You know, the ones you have to serve nearly frozen to cover the sweaty sock taste.

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Cliff Jones SSChampion Points: 10547 More actions · Answer 12

I like a home brewed double chocolate stout made using a kit from the Home Brewery.

mtillman-921105 SSCertifiable Points: 7156 More actions · Answer 13

I typically drink Fosters, but that's because Belgian beer is not as easy to come by around here.

There is a microbrewery around here, named the Cheeky Monk, that serves a Belgian style beer - best beer I've ever had. Koen, you guys got it goin' on over there!

http://www.thecheekymonk.com/

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Como on guys, you ain't tasted nothin' until you've tasted this one.

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