1984 - I purchased a two or three bottles of Hertog Jan Bock Bier in Bolsward in the Netherlands. It came in 75cl bottles with a cork held down with a metal strap. An absolutely astounding drop of beer I have never came across out side of the Netherlands, several bok beers for sure but not like that brew, not even the same brand in normal bottles came close. if you see such a thing, snap it up.

 

The YSB I mentioned above had a special 30th anniversary version that came in bottles like that.  I still have a couple I kept for decoration.  It was by far the best bottled beer I've ever had.

paulo


Overcome the prejudice.......

  

 
They serve this at my local Italian restaurant and it's quite acceptable to me. Then again, some people like Budweiser. ;)

Thats the one. :)


Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll try and see if I can spot some of them.

There's a brewery back in Quebec called Unibrew - you might have seen some of their stuff on the shelves in the US. I've seen one of their beers here in Vegas.



They make lots of strong beers, such as "La Fin Du Monde" (end of the world) w/ its 9% and "La Maudite" (The Cursed) - but I'm not a fan of because I like to drink, but not to be drunk).

I'd much prefer their "Blanche De Chambly" - maybe not as good as Hoegaarden, one of my top 5 beers ever.

Their Raftman I used to enjoy quite a bit too. A whiskey malt ale.

Overall, I seem to have a thing for pilsners, though I love a bunch of ales as well.

I never met a dark beer I didn't like.