Strong beers??

VODKA-MAN

hey guys,
Just wondering if anyone could suggest to me a strong beer that is available in most off-licences?Iv only really come across one which is bavaria 8.6 blond beer.Not really keen on this one,just wondering if anyone knew of some nice ones available,in particular the cork area??thanks for your help

oblivious

is it because you appreciate strong beer or just want to get pissed faster?

VODKA-MAN

Want to try some new beers,few people have told me about strong beer,wudnt mind trying out a few nice ones if there are any??...not looking to get pissed faster.
Some people have recommended 'duvel',anybody tried this??

Ivicia

I really like Tyskie and hated that Bavaria. Leech is nice as well. Both polish ones AFAIK.

drunkmonkey

An Brain Blasta is a strong Irish one but I think you can only get it in the porter houses not sure if it's available on Cork....it's a mighty beer that can easily put you on carpet....tastes good but beware the hangover....probably best wear a nappy to bed as well

oblivious

VODKA-MAN wrote: »

Some people have recommended 'duvel',anybody tried this??

yep, the classic Belgian strong golden ale

here are a few

classics

Chimay (red, blue)
Rochefort (any you can get your hands on)
Westmalle (again any)


baltika 6, Baltic porter surprisingly available

two favorites at the mo

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale (25th edition) and 2008 vintage is out;)

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/bigfoot.html



Aventinus wheat doppelbock

VODKA-MAN

Ivicia wrote: »

I really like Tyskie and hated that Bavaria. Leech is nice as well. Both polish ones AFAIK.

ya tyskie is probably my favourite beer at the moment,really do enjoy it!:)
wouldnt say its that strong tho??5.6% if im correct?

oblivious

And if you have money to throw away here are two;)

Carlsberg


Samuel Adams Utopias

biko

Carlsberg Special Brew, although it was a while since I last saw it.

FruitLover

A few good ones have been mentioned (Duvel, Chimay), and I'm partial to a bit of Guinness Foreign Extra

Mr Magnolia

Don't like the bavaria myself. I'm fond of the Chimay range though, the Chimay Blue is the strongest afaik, it come in at 9%. I also like the occasional Duvel. Have a nosey round your offo and see what they have available. You should try as many variations as you can, I will always pick up a bottle if I've never tried it before. It's the only way of knowing if you'll like it or not

VODKA-MAN

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

Don't like the bavaria myself. I'm fond of the Chimay range though, the Chimay Blue is the strongest afaik, it come in at 9%. I also like the occasional Duvel. Have a nosey round your offo and see what they have available. You should try as many variations as you can, I will always pick up a bottle if I've never tried it before. It's the only way of knowing if you'll like it or not

good point!im starting to do that now over the past 6 months!found a load of beers i like....others not so much...:o,out of curiosity is that chimay range easy to get a hold of?.Id say duvel is next on the list anyway..:)

WooPeeA

Well, there's no really strong beer on Irish market I'm afraid. Most of them are 3-4%. You should rather start looking for some imports from eastern and central Europe. But I mean original imports, not "made for British Islands" imports. The original are 5-9%,

Affligem is worth a mention also. Dunnes sell it, I haven't seen it anywhere else lately. Duvel is fantastic. Gulden Draak is great(10%) if you can find it.

Elem

Pick up a 'Duvel' at your off licence.. very strong, but very nice

oblivious

WooPeeA wrote: »

Well, there's no really strong beer on Irish market I'm afraid. Most of them are 3-4%. You should rather start looking for some imports from eastern and central Europe. But I mean original imports, not "made for British Islands" imports. The original are 5-9%,

not sure where you are getting your information


there are a number of Belgian beer that are over 7% available , not also counting English and one or two American

Mr Magnolia

VODKA-MAN wrote: »

out of curiosity is that chimay range easy to get a hold of?

Relatively. It really depends on your off-licence. If they don't have it, ask them would they be interested in getting in a crate to see how it sells. There are online stores in Ireland but afaik you can only purchase a crate which wouldn't be a good idea until you know what you like

oblivious

A couple of the larger supermarkets have been selling it such as Dunnes Stores and Superquinn

Mr Magnolia

oblivious is correct. They're also stocking Duvel.

VODKA-MAN

i live pretty close to a dunnes,il take a look there and see whats available!
thanks for the info guys!much appreciated

JIZZLORD

biko wrote: »

Carlsberg Special Brew, although it was a while since I last saw it.

i've seen it available in a few places over the years, never tried the stuff though

_blank_

Someone mentioned Baltika 6 earlier.

This is lovely.

oblivious

me, great beer alright:)

Żywiec Porter is another great one, but they seam to only import their lager:(

shanel23

I've had a few bottles of Belgian Bush beer at a whopping 12% - Too strong to be honest

oblivious

shanel23 wrote: »

I've had a few bottles of Belgian Bush beer at a whopping 12% - Too strong to be honest

maybe limit it to one bottle;) high end beer are really designed to be sippers

what about try Kwak, Duvel, karmeliet triple they are a little lower in alcohol and good beers

oleras

I have a 2005 bottle of santichlaus in the fridge for the last 2 years, waiting for a special occasion to drink it.....lol. comes in at a whoping 14%

VODKA-MAN

shanel23 wrote: »

I've had a few bottles of Belgian Bush beer at a whopping 12% - Too strong to be honest

ya i dont think im looking for something THAT strong...definatly less then 10% anyway,looking for some i can enjoy with a few friends,pointless being limited to 1 or 2!

@oblivious,i love the zywiec larger!very nice indeed.dont think iv ever had a Bad polish beer!i also found lech to be nice.anyone know where i can get the polish beer Okocim Mocne??think thats 7% and that would be around the perfect strength im looking for!:)

oblivious

VODKA-MAN wrote: »

.anyone know where i can get the polish beer Okocim Mocne??think thats 7% and that would be around the perfect strength im looking for!:)

nice beer as well, I have seen it in Redmonds of Ranelagh, not sure if they still have it

"V"

oleras wrote: »

I have a 2005 bottle of santichlaus in the fridge for the last 2 years, waiting for a special occasion to drink it.....lol. comes in at a whoping 14%

Yea i had that a couple off weeks ago in a pub in Killaloe Co.Clare of all place's, It didn't taste that great it was definitely a sipping beer but it was rocket fuel and one bottle was enuf to set you for the night. Very expensive as well at 9 euro for a 300cl bottle.

the beer revolu

The Abbot's Ale House, Devonshire St. is the place to look in Cork (just down the Street past Sin É) as for recommendations ; I love Schneiderweiss Aventinus 8.2% and everything Oblivious already said.
Think they have Hoegaarden Grand Cru which isn't made any more!

Bradley's on N.Main St. will have some good beers too.

I wrote a bit about stong beer here that may interest you.

the beer revolu

oleras wrote: »

I have a 2005 bottle of santichlaus in the fridge for the last 2 years, waiting for a special occasion to drink it.....lol. comes in at a whoping 14%

The fridge is probably a bit cool for storing that so you'd better take it out, let it warm up a bit, open it, pore it into a beer chalice or large wine glass, sip it sloowly and observe how it changes colour completely and mellows in taste as it warms up. By the end of the glass (an hour later) you might even like it and wish you had another bottle. Unusual beer!

VODKA-MAN

the beer revolu wrote: »

The Abbot's Ale House, Devonshire St. is the place to look in Cork (just down the Street past Sin É) as for recommendations ; I love Schneiderweiss Aventinus 8.2% and everything Oblivious already said.
Think they have Hoegaarden Grand Cru which isn't made any more!

Bradley's on N.Main St. will have some good beers too.

I wrote a bit about stong beer here that may interest you.

iv been in there many a time!never really noticed any strong beers though!il havta take a trip in there soon again!thanks for the info!also liked the blog you did :Dnice work!

pa990

the beer revolu wrote: »

Think they have Hoegaarden Grand Cru which isn't made any more!

OMG.. is this true

i love grand cru

Max_Damage

Ahem....



As it says on the can.

oblivious

pa990 wrote: »

OMG.. is this true

i love grand cru

You should also try their forbidden fruit as well

the beer revolu

pa990 wrote: »

OMG.. is this true

i love grand cru

It's true that it's not being made any more and I think it's rue that they still have it in the Abbot's.

oblivious

the beer revolu wrote: »

It's true that it's not being made any more and I think it's rue that they still have it in the Abbot's.

Hoegaarden brewery was supposed to close but inbev decided to keep it open as there was a large protest over the proposed closer

the beer revolu

oblivious wrote: »

Hoegaarden brewery was supposed to close but inbev decided to keep it open as there was a large protest over the proposed closer

I believe it did close but their new brewery produced such crap draught Hoegaarden that they had to revert production back to the old brewery. (a year or so ago, there was a draught Heogaarden drought while they reverted).
Don't know what's going on at the new brewery now.

VODKA-MAN

Max_Damage wrote: »

Ahem....



As it says on the can.

ya iv heard of that!!is it available in ireland??a bit strong i must admit!

oblivious

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Ivicia

VODKA-MAN wrote: »

ya tyskie is probably my favourite beer at the moment,really do enjoy it!:)
wouldnt say its that strong tho??5.6% if im correct?

I had an awful head on me after 5 at a bbq so its strong enough for me. Must be getting old....

oblivious

Ivicia wrote: »

I had an awful head on me after 5 at a bbq so its strong enough for me. Must be getting old....

yep, welcome to the club;)

biko

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