afx: In our house, Budweiser was referred to as “Buttwiper” and viewed with complete contempt.
Chimay is excellent and one of the trappistinbiers that have a long history dating back to the monks and abbots of Belgium, France and Germany. Being a Catholic, I understand the need for booze to keep you going, and those boys know their stuff.
Along the lines of monk brews, have you tried any of the other Trappist ales, such as Orval or Rochefort? The Dutch Trappists also brew the King’s Ale (Konigsenhoeven), which is great stuff.
We haven’t even gotten to the Germans or Czechs yet! If you like the sweet, heavy stuff, try Aventinus Weizen Eisbock, which is a very rich double bock.
