Originally Posted by Papillon Noir (Post 816238)

This is one of my all time favorites!

Originally Posted by Papillon Noir (Post 816238)

@Return (and Fortunato)
With the La Fin Du Monde, do you notice a taste difference in the shape of the glass you are drinking it from? I usually drink it in a rounded goblet like glass. Since we are moving and still unpacking, I had in a regular pint glass the other night. Now, i hadn't had it in awhile, but it just didn't taste the same and wasn't as good as I remember.

Originally Posted by fortunato (Post 816265)

Oh yeah, it's one of mine too.



Yeah, this is true with the Belgian strong ales for sure. The rounded big-bodied glass (like a snifter or oversized wine glass) allows the aroma of the brew to stay rolling around inside the glass. This way, when you take a drink, the aroma is nice and rich, adding to the taste of the beer. With a pint glass, the aroma is able to escape quickly from the wide mouth, killing some of the taste. With most other beer styles, the pint glass will work fine, but the Belgians are so heavy that the glassware really does matter.

Originally Posted by fortunato (Post 816265)

Oh yeah, it's one of mine too.



Yeah, this is true with the Belgian strong ales for sure. The rounded big-bodied glass (like a snifter or oversized wine glass) allows the aroma of the brew to stay rolling around inside the glass. This way, when you take a drink, the aroma is nice and rich, adding to the taste of the beer. With a pint glass, the aroma is able to escape quickly from the wide mouth, killing some of the taste. With most other beer styles, the pint glass will work fine, but the Belgians are so heavy that the glassware really does matter.

Originally Posted by newb (Post 816307)

damn...you're making me thirsty

Originally Posted by Papillon Noir (Post 816238)

@Return (and Fortunato)
With the La Fin Du Monde, do you notice a taste difference in the shape of the glass you are drinking it from? I usually drink it in a rounded goblet like glass. Since we are moving and still unpacking, I had in a regular pint glass the other night. Now, i hadn't had it in awhile, but it just didn't taste the same and wasn't as good as I remember.

Originally Posted by newb (Post 810654)

Went for some cheap beers tonight....these were pretty damn good.

http://ceoworld.biz/ceo/wp-content/u...-rock-beer.jpg

Originally Posted by newb (Post 816369)

I gotta say...the summer brews are my least favorite seasonal...maybe its the fruity flavors.....I do enjoy a couple of these though....now and again.

Originally Posted by Despare (Post 816371)

I hear ya, but I find the hint of lemon pretty refreshing. Ever had Oberon? Best summer beer... period. Not fruity either.

http://www.mattmccluskey.com/blog/oberon1.jpg