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Must've been the lager (Munich), right? Their weisse, IMO, is the best on the market.

Maybe I better try this beer. Today looks like a good day.

I agree. Technically, an IPA. Nicely balanced.

Ahh... that explains your reaction to Dead Guy Ale.

The Burgundies of Belgium. Seek them, buy them, drink them!

You're in Oregon, right? You might look for Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing (Fort Bragg, CA). Great example of the style. I don't know what the booze laws are since I lived there in '75, but worth a trip across the border.

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Errr... no. Belgian witbiers are interesting and refreshing in their own right, but hardly the "Burgundies" of Belgium. That sobriquet might be better applied to the likes of Liefmans Goudenband, Rodenbach Grand Cru, Duchesse de Bourgnonne, Bockor Bellegems Bruin, and similar such Flemish red/brown ales, with their agreeably acidic tang blended with sweet malt tastes.

That, however, is spot on, no argument here. And now we've got a new Belgian-style wit on the block in the USA, produced in Cooperstown, New York: Ommegang Witte. Breaking precedent for Ommegang, this is appearing on tap in better beer bars. Well, at least in two better beer bars where I was drinkin' with friends on Friday night.

No, she's in Alabama. Beer hell, but she copes.

Might be stronger than what can legally sold in beer-blighted 'Bama.

No problem getting Old Raspy in Oregon or Washington.

LMAO! I'm so flattered you remembered! ^_^ Once I get to know him, I will start asking the beer guy to order stuff for me. Thanks all for your comments so far. I'm headin' out to get something exciting for Sat. night.

Possible, but not necessarily. I don't know if Michael Jackson penned that particular phrase, but he does speak of it in his book, The Great Beers of Belgium. He does not, to my knowledge, limit the term to any particular style. He also points out that "Belgium was a kingdom embracing much of present day Belgium." and "The term "Burgundian" is used in Belgium even today to indicate a man who enjoys his food and drink, in both quality and quantity." I'd also like to point out that Burgundy wines are not all red, white Burgundies being made from Chardonnay grapes.

If you choose to limit the term to a more narrow definition, that's fine. I prefer to think of it as an allusion to all the great beers of Belgium being like fine wines.

Cool! We get some of their stuff out here on the Left Coast and I absolutely love the Abbey Ale. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the Witte.

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Yeah, I can get the Ommegangs in Ft. Collins when I travel there. I hope the Witte makes it to their shelves.(cooler shelves, of course)

Best regards, Bill