Belgian Strong Ale & Belgian Lager - memories of Ypres

[Eltham Brauhaus]

This afternoon while watching the Bombers kick the shit out of the Magpies I had a few Belgian Strong Ales (16 weeks) & Belgian lagers (12 weeks), both magnificent. It took me back to a late night I had in Ypres, Belgian during a tour of the WW1 battle fields with like minded Vietnam Veterans a few years ago. To many high ABV Belgian brews in great company and suffered the next day but was worth it. Its true that taste and smell can evoke memories, both good & bad.

Edited August 22, 2021 by Eltham Brewing House

[Eltham Brauhaus]

7 minutes ago, Eltham Brewing House said:

This afternoon while watching the Bombers kick the shit out of the Magpies I had a few Belgian Strong Ales (16 weeks) & Belgian lagers (12 weeks), both magnificent. It took me back to a late night I had in Ypres, Belgian during a tour of the WW1 battle fields with like minded Vietnam Veterans a few years ago. To many high ABV Belgian brews in great company and suffered the next day but was worth it. Its true that taste and smell can evoke memories, both good & bad.

I can't go anywhere near a xxxx as it reminds me of the Jungle Training Course at Canungra, QLD many years ago. Throwing up on parade at 5.00 am before a 10 km run isn't good a good memory.🤮

[Rob Courtney]

Belgian strong ales at 16 weeks are really good, so balanced you'd swear they were 5%

Edited August 22, 2021 by Rob Courtney

[Eltham Brauhaus]

I agree until you stand up after a few then not so balanced.

[Eltham Brauhaus]

A grand Belgian Strong Ale in the glass it deserves.