[RobBeer]

Having lurked here for a few months (whilst researching a choice of new headphones), I suddenly notice a beer thread and it was enough to make me sign up! So, after drinking a couple of bottle conditioned beers*, I thought it a good place to jump in.
 
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On the topic of pouring sediment into the beer, I do it sometimes, sometimes I don't. It's only necessary in, I think, one style though which is Hefeweizen which translates to "Yeast Wheat." Sediment at the bottom of other styles can change a beer slightly when poured into the beer, but it's not necessary and most companies discourage pouring it in. 

Yes, hefeweizen requires the yeast to be poured with the beer. The only other beer that I can think of that yeast would be poured into the beer is Coopers from Austraila (Sparkling, Pale, etc). Whenever I serve ths beer at beer fests I always ask first if the customer wants it with or without the yeast. Most Austrailians take it rolled (with the yeast). British and Belgian beers should always be served wthout the yeast.
 
 
*The Kernel Brewery Imperial Marzen @ 9.1% ABV and Felstar Festive Ale (2009) @ 9.2% ABV.

 

[Ultrainferno]

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Not really, it's a matter of personal preference and not the standard procedure. There's plenty of flavor and character in beers that have been bottled unfiltered or bottle conditioned without having to pour the sediment into your glass. Besides, with the sediment your glass you won't be finishing that last gulp in trying to determine the beer's taste or character when you can achieve that with the first couple of sips.

Of course its personal preference, I don't do it with all beers. But believe me, I know my Belgian beers
 

 

[warubozu]

That's fine but you're not the only one arouund here who knows his Belgian beers to determine how it's suposed to be poured or drunk for that matter.

 

[Ultrainferno]

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That's fine but you're not the only one arouund here who knows his Belgian beers to determine how it's suposed to be poured or drunk for that matter.

But I do probably am the one who has had and poured most

 

[warubozu]

That doesn't mean anything, just because you claim to have poured the most doesn't make you knowledgeable. I could've made the same claim, doesn't mean anything.

 

[Eee Pee]

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Sadly, it seems as there is no Founders Breakfast Stout to be found in my area. I should have looked earlier, but didn't realize it was something that should be on my radar until recently. Oh well, I guess I will have to wait until next year.

Sorry to hear that, Columbus Ohio has it sitting on most of the shelves of the stores I go to.  And because of your post, I had to grab a four pack since I could.
 

 

 

[keanex]

Distribution is whacky. I can walk into three stores within 30 minutes of each other and buy a Victory Storm King, it's sitting on the shelves in the open. I walked into a store today that had at least 20 Firestone Walker 15th Anniversary, another store had 8 left at least. These beers are both highly sought after in other parts of the country, yet I have access to as much of it as I want. Mind you I'm not complaining I can easily get some fantastic beer, but I find it silly that these beers are so limited, yet so condensed in distribution. Why is it that there are 4 cases of Dark Intrigue left in one store, while some states didn't get any?

 

[Astrozombie]

So i'm having the winter lager tonight, the local supermarket seems to have a few small time brews so i'm gonna check um all out.
 
I also had a cigarette for the first time in a while, i just love the smell of second hand smoke/booze/and BO

One day i want to bottle it and make my own cologne lol (It's the smell of a gig for those who can't figure it out)

 

[ardgedee]

Today's beer was a growler of Aviator Black Mamba oatmeal stout.
 
And then we toasted the New Year here with a Trader Joe's Vintage 2011 beer. Don't scoff -- it's a Unibroue product, and up to Unibroue's standards. The 2010 was fine fresh from the bottle but the 2011 tasted young and our remaining bottles will benefit from being put away for a while.
 
As for sediment: I know what the traditions are, but I pour what I like. Some bottles have tasty sediment and I want it in my glass. Bells' beers, for example.

 

[warubozu]

Received a few bottles of beers for xmas, here's two that I've received and I'm not sure if I should drink it or keep it as a novelty item.
 
Lump of Coal stout
 
    

 
Reindeer Droppings ale

 

 

[rpearce1475]

Been drinking the Sweetwater seasonal beers lately.  The Christmas one was great, the New Years one (Happy Ending) not so much.  I love IPA, but this one was so thick it could be a milkshake.  10% ABV though

 

[bmoorthamers]

Don't know if it's known here, it's pretty rare, but found (and drank, obviously) a Westvleteren (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westvleteren_Brewery) in a cafe some time ago! Unauthorized, of course, since they can only officially be sold in the cafe across the street from the brewery. Was not thát special The idea bested the taste.

 

[warubozu]

Yes, Westy 12 have been mentioned a few posts back. I have a six pack of Westvleteren 12 and a six pack combination of Westvleteren 6, 8, and 12 cellaring.

 

[bmoorthamers]

Nice! How'd you get it? Or are you Belgian (as well)?

 

[warubozu]

No, I'm not from Belgium. Had a friend who lived in Belgium and had him ship me the six packs late last year. I do know that Shelton Brothers Importers will be importing to the US about 7760 Westvleteren 12 specialty gift packs around April. This limited release is to help fund the repair and expansion of the abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren where Westvleteren is brewed.