Boy do the Belgians make great beer! I guess tradition proves that you should never mess with a good thing. And Pannepot from De Struise is a prime example of this. The complexity of this beer just goes on for days and days. Every time I drink it I pull something different out (either in the nose or the taste). And then there are the accolades: Draft Magazine rated this as one of their top 25 Beers of the Year in their Jan/Feb 2009 issue. I, too, would say this is in my current list of top 25 beers. Although these can be a bit tough to find, you should be able to get a hold of one if you look in the right spots. The good news as well is that if you can find it, chances are you will see their Imperial Stout called Black Albert sitting next to it. These two beers alone will be worth the price you pay and will prove to you that Belgian beer is still one of the best things in life.
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This beer can be found in these states.
On the iPod: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Brewery: De Struise
Beer: Pannepot
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Location: Oostvleteren, Belgium
ABV: 10%
Rating: 95/100
Also, here is the info on the wine shop I mention in this session:
33 Wine Shop & Tasting Bar
1913 Park Ave. in Lafayette Square
St. Louis, MO 63104
Posted by Leo on March 20, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Hey Mark,
What a cracking good beer Pannepot is! Have you had an opportunity to taste its relative Pannepeut (aka Pannepøt) which does vary from Pannepot in its subtleties – a little more liquorice, coffee and a little less of the spices.
I’m really enjoying your videos and sampling some of the suggested American brews, which are rare and expensive here in London. Hopefully you’ll be able to mention some of our finer British ales one day.
A truly, truly remarkable ale is Old Chimneys Brewery Good King Henry Special Reserve. It is a highly sought, very limited old ale – and the best ale I’ve tasted here in the UK. When I can, after an upcoming holiday, I will try to get hold of a bottle and maybe you’d be interested in an International trade. Have a look on Ratebeer to see some praise. Anyway, good work with the site.
Cheers from England,
Leo
Posted by thehopry on March 20, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Hey Leo -
Thank you for the kind words. And I have not had the Pannepeut, only the one I’ve reviewed here. To be honest, I wasn’t even familiar with the other variation but I shall look it up soon.
As for the Old Chimneys Brewery Good King Henry Special, I’m always up for a good Imperial Stout.