What's on your mind?

[JBaker]

I'll see if I can get my hands on some De Molen, too, it sounds familiar - there are a couple of great places here that specialize in the harder-to-find beers.

Let me know what you think.

[Frostaudn]

I tried their 'Hel & Verdoemenis' at the Great British Beer Festival in London last year' date=' and absolutely loved it. I've since found their website and ordered some of their other beers, all of which have also been outstanding. The next one is their spiced imperial stout. Fuck it, it's sunny outside, I've just got over my cold and have my taste back. Think I'll sit in the garden with a brew in a bit! [/quote'] I've never tasted it, so I think I'm gonna try it. I think you know even more about beer from the Netherlands then I do

[Frostaudn]

Heh, cool. I will look for Hertog Jan. Sorry, I should have been specific, I'm interested in craft beers. I'll see if I can get my hands on some De Molen, too, it sounds familiar - there are a couple of great places here that specialize in the harder-to-find beers.

Oh, I'm sorry Actually, I do not know many crafted beers from here. But you may like La Trappe, which is trappistbeer.

[JBaker]

I've never tasted it' date=' so I think I'm gonna try it. I think you know even more about beer from the Netherlands then I do [/quote'] Well, I am quite a big beer nerd. I don't know much about the technical side of things, but in my 2 year relationship with craft beer, I've drank hundreds of the fuckers! I'm actually going to Belgium on holiday in August where I plan on pretty much drinking my own weight in beer. Try as many types as possible. What types of beer are you generally into? If you're open to the really heavy dark high abv ones, you should definitely give some of De Molen a try. There's another brewery from Amsterdam called Le Trappe. They have some really good beers. They're very Belgian-tasting and are put into the 'dubbel', 'tripel', 'quadrupel' varieties.

[JBaker]

Awww, snap!

[Frostaudn]

Well, I am quite a big beer nerd. I don't know much about the technical side of things, but in my 2 year relationship with craft beer, I've drank hundreds of the fuckers! I'm actually going to Belgium on holiday in August where I plan on pretty much drinking my own weight in beer. Try as many types as possible. What types of beer are you generally into? If you're open to the really heavy dark high abv ones, you should definitely give some of De Molen a try. There's another brewery from Amsterdam called Le Trappe. They have some really good beers. They're very Belgian-tasting and are put into the 'dubbel', 'tripel', 'quadrupel' varieties.

Haha, Belgium is the best country for doing that Which towns are you planning to visit also? And myself, I don't know really much about beer yet, since I'm only 19 yet. But the one I really like, Hertog Jan Karakter, is dark one and a bit heavier. I have to explore much more in the world of beer yet

[JBaker]

@Yobo Definitely man. Belgium is my number 1 place for beer, but the Netherlands and USA are just behind! I can't recall everywhere we're going, but we're definitely staying in Bruges and Ypres for some of the time. Gonna be awesome! Haha, that's funny. I'm only 19 myself! I guess I'm just weird. What's the drinking age for the Netherlands, out of interest? I'll look out for Hertog Jan Karakter then. Might I be able to pick it up in Belgium? Definitely try De Molen if you can handle the strength and heaviness. You won't regret it.

[Frostaudn]

@Yobo Definitely man. Belgium is my number 1 place for beer, but the Netherlands and USA are just behind! I can't recall everywhere we're going, but we're definitely staying in Bruges and Ypres for some of the time. Gonna be awesome! Haha, that's funny. I'm only 19 myself! I guess I'm just weird. What's the drinking age for the Netherlands, out of interest? I'll look out for Hertog Jan Karakter then. Might I be able to pick it up in Belgium? Definitely try De Molen if you can handle the strength and heaviness. You won't regret it.

Bruges is really beautiful, you'll love it! I've also been to Ypres, but that was I bit longer ago, so I don't remember it really good anymore. Also, try to visit Ghent. It's definitely my favorite city in Belgium. It's old and there is even a castle in the city centre Anvers is also a nice place to go, but huger than the other cities. But if you go to Anvers one day, I can see if I can come to there The drinking age was 16 here, but they changed it 18. But me dad didn't allow me to drink before I was 18. And I believe he is still not a big fan of me drinking...Anyways, I think it's really hard to pick up dutch beer in Belgium, since they think they make better beer than us

[FatherAlabaster]

Saving all the info... One day I'll travel to Europe. I've always wanted to.

[Frostaudn]

Saving all the info... One day I'll travel to Europe. I've always wanted to.

Are you planning to do a trip across Europe? So just travel around Europe and visit some cities and beautiful places?

[Atrocity]

Saving all the info... One day I'll travel to Europe. I've always wanted to.

Come visit!!!

[Iceni]

Saving all the info... One day I'll travel to Europe. I've always wanted to.

I'd be happy to go to the Netherlands for a gig, it's got a lot of interesting stuff and it's small enough I could traverse the entire country by pogo stick.

[JBaker]

Bruges is really beautiful, you'll love it! I've also been to Ypres, but that was I bit longer ago, so I don't remember it really good anymore. Also, try to visit Ghent. It's definitely my favorite city in Belgium. It's old and there is even a castle in the city centre Anvers is also a nice place to go, but huger than the other cities. But if you go to Anvers one day, I can see if I can come to there The drinking age was 16 here, but they changed it 18. But me dad didn't allow me to drink before I was 18. And I believe he is still not a big fan of me drinking...Anyways, I think it's really hard to pick up dutch beer in Belgium, since they think they make better beer than us

Shit, how did I forget? We're visiting Ghent as well! Awesome. I'll find out if we're going to Anvers as well. Would be great to meet some of the folks from here in person one day, given I speak to you guys like every day. That's a shame. I'll still look out for it, though. The Belgians sure do take their beer seriously. You're lucky with De Molen being so close to you, though. If I had such an incredible brewery local to me, I'd never be sober again!

[Frostaudn]

I'd be happy to go to the Netherlands for a gig' date=' it's got a lot of interesting stuff and it's small enough I could traverse the entire country by pogo stick.[/quote'] Netherlands is a great country for a proghead like you. There is even a venue that is focussing on progrock/metal. And indeed, the longest travel you will have with the train is only four hours (from north to south).

[Iceni]

Netherlands is a great country for a proghead like you. There is even a venue that is focussing on progrock/metal.

Yeah, I know there's ProgPower Europe each year in Baarlo, that sounds cool. Even aside from that there are plenty of large urban areas, which means more gigs.

[Frostaudn]

Shit, how did I forget? We're visiting Ghent as well! Awesome. I'll find out if we're going to Anvers as well. Would be great to meet some of the folks from here in person one day, given I speak to you guys like every day. That's a shame. I'll still look out for it, though. The Belgians sure do take their beer seriously. You're lucky with De Molen being so close to you, though. If I had such an incredible brewery local to me, I'd never be sober again!

Yay for Ghent! And let me know, hopefully I'll be able to come And yeah, there is a sort of rivalry between us. Belgians make mostly jokes about us, but we also make fun of them And I've looked where their brewery is, I can visit their brewery every day, since it's not far from where I travel every day by train

[Frostaudn]

Yeah' date=' I know there's ProgPower Europe each year in Baarlo, that sounds cool. Even aside from that there are plenty of large urban areas, which means more gigs.[/quote'] Yeah, it's really easy to attend a gig here, you can travel anywhere by train. Even when it's late if you life in the right area.

[JBaker]

Yay for Ghent! And let me know, hopefully I'll be able to come And yeah, there is a sort of rivalry between us. Belgians make mostly jokes about us, but we also make fun of them And I've looked where their brewery is, I can visit their brewery every day, since it's not far from where I travel every day by train

It's the same with us and the Welsh, the Danes and the Swedes etc. Just how it goes! Will do man. Would be epic! Wow, so jealous! They're definitely worth a visit.

[MacabreEternal]

I've been to the seaside today (Blackpool for any locals) and quite enjoyed a walk on the beach and a lung full of sea air.

[Frostaudn]

It's the same with us and the Welsh' date=' the Danes and the Swedes etc. Just how it goes! Will do man. Would be epic! Wow, so jealous! They're definitely worth a visit. [/quote'] Will be nice indeed. However, I am the first two weeks of august in Denmark, so hopefully there is a chance that you can visit Anvers the last two weeks of august And I'll see it's available somewhere in the store here, otherwise I'll visit the brewery

[Frostaudn]

I've been to the seaside today (Blackpool for any locals) and quite enjoyed a walk on the beach and a lung full of sea air.

And it wasn't to crowded?

[BlutAusNerd]

Re: What's on your mind?

So, I finished up a first draft of the Satan's Delivery Service lyrics or whatever the hell they are: 18 Wheels As day dawns I wake up prepared Knowing ye auspiciousness ov another day I leave my castle Wife and hounds behind For today is ye day I earn my keep I traverse ye empty plains And frosted heights Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor hail Can stop ye goods I bring Barreling breakneck across ye asphalt plains The miles whip by easily I shalt bear ye travails of distance As ye appointed courier (Chorus) Ye flames of perdition fire my heart! Sally forth, cursing that which wouldst allay me! Astride this iron mastodon 18 wheels ov determination In ye depths ov night Caught in ye automotive morass Slothful progress numbs my mind But ye thought ov medium-rare steaks Drives me on Sizzling beef awaits me ‘pon my return! I take a draught from ye barrel Warmth of spirits fills me The scent ov hops ‘pon my breath A sign of my courage to strive on! 2 hours and miles left to go It is but naught to me Smokestacks belching Black clouds skywards Rubber claws at ye tar This chrome-plated steed roars eagerly Onwards! Unto ye client!

Sounds like a black metal country song. Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2

[Iceni]

Sounds like a black metal country song.

Yeah. Thanks! That was what I was, um...going for. Yup.

[JBaker]

Will be nice indeed. However, I am the first two weeks of august in Denmark, so hopefully there is a chance that you can visit Anvers the last two weeks of august And I'll see it's available somewhere in the store here, otherwise I'll visit the brewery

I think I'm there latish August, but not completely sure.

[Frostaudn]

I think I'm there latish August' date=' but not completely sure. [/quote'] All right, let me know by then Back on topic: I hate it that the internet is way slower upstairs, but otherwise I can't listen music (sitting downstairs and wearing headphones is an option, but I don't want to wear these things always)