It actually reminded me of Supplication a bit when I tried it last, but my memory of Supplication was clearly deluded at that time.
I've been looking for Rodenbach for about 2 months now (since I brewed my F.R.). Still haven't found it. I feel like I'm only one step away from being able to get the Duchesse at the 7-11. That stuff is seemingly everywhere.
I had my first bottle of Duchesse tonight. It won't be my last- I can get it locally for just over $2 a bottle, and I'm loving the sweet, fruity, acetic flavor of it. Sure, I'll take La Folie if you're buying, but Duchesse is a nice beer.
Where do you live?
Boise, ID. There's a little European market down the road run by a little old polish lady and her husband. They have a massive selection of import beer, and the price is right on all of it.
What's the name of this place? I make it to Boise about once or twice a year and I'd love to find a place that had good prices on stuff.
I've never seen the Duchesse cheaper than $4-5 each
I guess Im one of the few who doesnt like this beer then, i far prefer Rodenbach Grand Cru, the duchesse has a weird flavor/quality to it that just doesnt sit right on my palate
It's a flanders brown. Makes a killer cheesecake too
CRUSTLESS BEER CHEESE CAKE
1 lb. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
4 eggs
1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted & cooled
Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
1 c. lager beer
1/2 c. mixed currants & raisins
Makes 1 (8 inch) cake. In an electric mixer, beat the cheese for a minute. Add the sugar and beat until blended. Beat in the flour and the eggs, one by one, then add the remaining ingredients in the order given.
Pour into a greased 8 inch diameter, 3 inch deep springform pan and bake on the middle level of a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove to a cake rack to cool.
Duchesse is one of the worst beers I have ever put in my mouth, but it has been a while since I have tried it. Really vile stuff. The sweetness and the vinegar triggered my gag reflex. Blech.
What about the New Belgium "La Folie"?
According to your username you are in Boise, Id. Can you still get it at just over $2 a beer? I am from Washington but may be in that area soon.
Duchesse is not a good Flanders. It's not a good sour. It's not even a good beer. Just my opinion.
It's often suggested as a beginner sour and a lot of people say they like it. Drink 10 different Flanders ales and then try Duchesse again. It will be a dud compared to most of the others.
Duchesse is not a good Flanders. It's not a good sour. It's not even a good beer. Just my opinion.
It's often suggested as a beginner sour and a lot of people say they like it. Drink 10 different Flanders ales and then try Duchesse again. It will be a dud compared to most of the others.
Agreed, it's a nice starting point to get an idea of the style without getting scared away, lol. Loving this New Glarus...
That's not just harsh. That makes me wonder if you drank a weird bottle once and wrote it off forever. I brew a lot of sours, drink as many as I can afford, and I still like coming back to revisit Duchesse.
Sorry, the Duchesse kicks arse.
Duchesse is not a good Flanders. It's not a good sour. It's not even a good beer. Just my opinion.
It's often suggested as a beginner sour and a lot of people say they like it. Drink 10 different Flanders ales and then try Duchesse again. It will be a dud compared to most of the others.
I've had Rodenbach is having issues with customs or distributors or something along those lines, and its not currently being imported.
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