[OT] Cr*ppy Belgium

[dogscoff]

...."I've come all the way to yeh old englande and all I've drunk is Stella and Kronebourg. Give me some of what the locals drink".

Well, we don't make our own lagers, so drinking lager in England might be what the locals drink but it's not an example of English beer. You need to go for some of the curious small-brewery bitters, as mentioned by GT. Even the mass-produced stuff, like John Smiths and Boddingtons, might be interesting to a foreign palate if they don't happen to serve Old Grumblebelly or whatever strange-named real ale happens to be available.

That said, I imagine John Smith's etc is exported anyway, so you've probably tried it at home.

[dogscoff]

(well that is a cider)

Oh yes, cider... I had almost forgotten about cider. The best way to drink cider over here is to find some farmer's market or rural summer festival or something in the middle of nowhere and find some farmer who's selling the stuff out the back of his landrover. Nearly all of the mass produced stuff is fizzy crap (and am I the only one who thinks Dry Blackthorn tastes of bacon?) but some of it is drinkable, especially the bottled stuff.

[Growltigger]

Now that you mention it,I am sure someone told me once that some part or product of pigs was used as a clarifying agent in cider, maybe dry blackthorn just has a bit too much of that??!! eek

Minipol, I fully endorse Dogscoff's remarks re cider but add the health warning that the stuff farmers sell out of the back of their Landrovers (and do try Theobolds cider if you get the chance in Kent) tends to be a combination of battery acid and rocket fuel with a hint of apples. You have been warned. Too much scrumpy and you will end up with a silly accent and a tendency to morris dance

[dogscoff]

Too much scrumpy and you will end up with a silly accent and a tendency to morris dance

Arr, oi don't know what 'ee be talkin' 'bout.

* 'scoff waves some hankies about.

I am sure someone told me once that some part or product of pigs was used as a clarifying agent in cider,

I used to know a guy who swore blind that they throw an entire dead cow into the vat when making cider. He was a dick though.

[ February 19, 2003, 14:32: Message edited by: dogscoff ]

[klausD]

Belgium is also well known for its Mr. Dut. and his special relationship with children. (bad joke)

I cannot believe that it Last so long until he is judged by law. In the meantime I guess it is already some 4 years or so after they got him.

My advice to belgium judges is: "the time is over. No more games. Get off your arses and do your job..."

Like the rest of you I like also drinking belgium beer. (although I like the Austrian more)

bye
klausD

[Growltigger]

Dont think I have ever had an Austrian beer (and I have been to Salzburg and Vienna a few times)

[klausD]

Oh, there are very fine ones. Just try the "Stiegl" from Salzburg or the "Zipfer" from Linz (just to name some more popular)But as in many other countries there are alot of tiny private breweries which have excellent beer. Personally I like the czek beer best. I am living near the border to the czek nation and have easy access to it.

klausD