I managed to score some bottles of Abt at the Bierkoning on Saturday. I rushed home, eager with anticipation. Grabbed my Chimay glass and dropped it into the sink. Crash. Tinkle, tinkle.
I'm making do with a Maredsous glass. But it isn't the same.
I considered buying a 75cl of Abt. But, at €5.40, seemed a little expensive compared to the 33cl. bottles. Then I glanced at the American beers. Big bottles of Lost Abbey beers ranged from 12 ro 16 euros. It's no wonder the shelves are still full of them.
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What is the point of importing American "Abbey Beers" to Holland? Really, did anyone sat to think about that for a minute? Those beers would have to be astronomically good for someone to even consider shelling out that much money, when you can get the real stuff for a fraction of the price...
Think of the wider picture Ron. Unable to buy their usual InBev product, Stella drinkers might try a beer that actually tastes of something. Or maybe I'm being optimistic and they'll just switch to another international pils brand :-).
Pivni Filosof, it had me wondering, too. I can't see there being a very big market for such American beers at that price. Especially when you consider a bottle of Westvleteren 12 is 12.50 in Bierkoning.
@Matt, not sure they will do... there's still the whole Alken-Maes/Grimbergen brands portfolio (i.e.) Heineken) on the shelves. ;o(
But indeed, when the Belgian media speak of a possible beer shortage, they're talking utter and absolute b*ll*cks. Won't hurt drinkers to try something else. Even if it's just another pils.
Ron, both the regular and Xmas Abt are available in New York for $13.00 in the large-bottle format, which sounds a good price, relatively. Anyone in or available to the Manhattan area will find them at Whole Foods' beer department on Houston Street near Bowery, a quite amazing beer store.
I wanted to try the Xmas, having tried it on draft at the Gingerman. I only saw the bottled version at the end of the trip and hadn't room to bring it home. I liked the draft, it had both a malty and winy taste that seemed both different and yet similar to other Abbey and Trappist beers I have tried.
Gary
A moment of silence for the Chimay glass. I know your pain.
I have three Chimay glasses floating around my house, but I would still be very distraught if one met its demise.
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