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Urthel Hop-it
Urthel Hop-it
My wife and I were at Sin and Redemption last night and I had an Urthel Hop-it. It was fabulous. Nice and hoppy, although at 9% alcohol, you can't have too many.
Loved this beer.
It claims to be the first Belgium style IPA. Makes me want to try more of this style.
Has anybody else had this one, and are there other places downtown where I might get a pint?
Loved this beer.
It claims to be the first Belgium style IPA. Makes me want to try more of this style.
Has anybody else had this one, and are there other places downtown where I might get a pint?
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At the LCBO, the Exclusive Belgian Ales Gift Pack / $17.35 (out now) has a good Belgian IPA, Piraat.Swordsman wrote:It claims to be the first Belgium style IPA. Makes me want to try more of this style.
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I have tried this a few times, and never thought it had much "ipa-ness" to it. Still a decent enough beer, just didn't live up to its billing for me.phirleh wrote:Swordsman wrote:a good Belgian IPA, Piraat.
I tried Piraat this past summer without knowing what style it was. 'Belgian IPA' never really crossed my mind. The fresh Duvel I had in Beligum seemed hoppier than Piraat. Still a really tasty beer, just didn't seem IPA-ish.markaberrant wrote:phirleh wrote:I have tried this a few times, and never thought it had much "ipa-ness" to it. Still a decent enough beer, just didn't live up to its billing for me.Swordsman wrote:a good Belgian IPA, Piraat.
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phirleh wrote:a good Belgian IPA, Piraat.Swordsman wrote:It claims to be the first Belgium style IPA. Makes me want to try more of this style.
Arrrr matey, that pack be priced right at 15 ducats. Har!
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I haven't been here for ages so it might not still be available, but the Bier Markt at King & Portland has Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor. Like all their bottles it's served way too cold. But it's worth checking out.Swordsman wrote: Makes me want to try more of this style.
As for where else you can get the Urthel Hop-It on tap, the only place I can think of off the top of my head where I have had it other than Sin & Redemption is Volo.
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If you're into cross-(provincial) border shopping, Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Lupulus (your neighbourhood beer shop) is the best of the style that I've tried. And Chouffe Houblon (SAQ) is pretty fantastic as well.
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Like others who have commented above, I've never really thought of Piraat as a Belgian IPA - especially since it predates the first use of that term by quite a few years. But then again, Belgian IPA is such a new and ill-defined "style" that I guess you could retcon in some older beers if you'd like.
Anyway - while it won't able available anywhere around Toronto (except for perhaps at Volo for the next couple of days, if there is any left), I have to say that I really enjoyed the Taps Belgian IPA that was on for Cask Days. Had just the right balance of tropical fruit, herbal hops, and a bit of spiciness.
Anyway - while it won't able available anywhere around Toronto (except for perhaps at Volo for the next couple of days, if there is any left), I have to say that I really enjoyed the Taps Belgian IPA that was on for Cask Days. Had just the right balance of tropical fruit, herbal hops, and a bit of spiciness.
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The original Belgian "IPA"Swordsman wrote:
Loved this beer.
It claims to be the first Belgium style IPA. Makes me want to try more of this style.
d'Achouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/chouffe-ho ... pel/56757/
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a friend dropped by with a growler of this from the pub the other day, very enjoyable beer.GregClow wrote:Anyway - while it won't able available anywhere around Toronto (except for perhaps at Volo for the next couple of days, if there is any left), I have to say that I really enjoyed the Taps Belgian IPA that was on for Cask Days. Had just the right balance of tropical fruit, herbal hops, and a bit of spiciness.
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Great beer when fresh, but unfortunately bottles are not date stamped. And it is downright awful when skunked thanks to the stupid green bottles. So I don't bother buying it anymore, especially given the price, though I will gladly sample it when someone else provides a bottle!pootz wrote:The original Belgian "IPA"
d'Achouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel