5 Beers That Have Eluded Your Tastebuds For Too Long
- Tanner Gage
- Apr 11, 2021
- 3 min read
International and craft beer that you may have seen but have probably yet to try.
We have all been there. Your usual trip to the supermarket or liquor store, to search for your "go-to" beer that never lets you down. We all have those beers that we have a hard time shying away from what we know fits our taste. Even if you did go into the store to find something new, you would ask yourself a few questions: Which brewery has the best beer? Which country has the best beer? How do I know this beer will not disappoint? Unfortunately with beer, you have to look at the label to decide if it may be something you are interested in. The beers below are meant to be a guide for you to find something that you may be interested in to help you save time and, of course, your hard-earned money.
Gulden Draak (The Authentic Dark Red Tripel)
Named after the golden dragon at the top of the belfry in Ghent, Gulden Draak is not a secret, however; you would be quite surprised to find that many people haven't tried this beer. Of course, there are reasons from price (Roughly $5 a bottle) to a higher alcohol content (10.5%) that may deter people from giving Gulden Draak a shot. With notes of caramel and coffee along with a sweet but subtle banana aroma, this beer hits all the senses just right. It is world-famous for a reason. The beer is fermented twice with the second fermentation consisting of wine yeast which makes the beer age like wine. The longer it sits, the better the aroma and the taste. This beer is first on our list for a reason. Do yourself a favor.
Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar
You would be hard-pressed to find a beer that isn't delicious brewed by Rogue. Based out of Portland, OR, Rogue makes delicious beer that can be considered adventurous. It's hard to judge a beer by its label but theirs are some of the best I have seen. The Hazelnut Brown Nectar is a safe pick because it is light for a brown ale and goes well with a lot of food. With a strong hazelnut and toffee taste, the Brown Nectar can rid you of a sweet tooth just as easily as a Heath bar. Roughly $2.50 per bottle and winning a Platinum award at the 2018 World Beverage Competition, this is a delicious brown beer for someone looking to branch out from their usual.
New Glarus Bubbler (Wisconsin)
I don't know of anything better than drinking a hefeweizen in the dead heat of summer. While it is easier to choose two German hefeweizen juggernauts like Ayinger and Weihenstephaner, New Glarus makes an exceptional hefeweizen that gives off an exuberant flavor of banana and bubblegum and deserves some recognition. It is also not too tart like some hefeweizens tend to be, making it a great beer to pair with seafood and cheese. Ratebeer lists this beer as number five on their list of hefeweizens to try which may also be due to it being less recognizable than big-name brewers. While this one may be harder to find, it is a great choice for people who like their summer hefeweizen fix.
DUCHESSE DE BOURGOGNE
I know the difficulty of finding sour ales appealing. It took me years to hop on the bandwagon but once I tried Duchesse De Bourgogne, my view on sour ales changed for the better. A divine sour ale produced by the Belgian brewery Brouwerij Verhaeghe, this beer matures in oak barrels giving off a smokey aroma while delivering a tart, fruity, and fresh palette. Similar to Gulden Draak in price (roughly $6 per bottle), this beer starts off with a black cherry taste that later morphs into more of a caramel flavor. This works well as your main-course beer but can also fill in as a dessert beer. The creaminess is something to behold given that if you close your eyes, it is as if you are eating a fruit-filled cherry pie. Now's a better time than ever to hop on the bandwagon.
Victory at Sea (Ballast Point)
This recommendation is more for those who prefer skydiving over a walk in the park. Not for the faint of heart and people who enjoy a light beer, Ballast Point's Victory at Sea delivers a deep, dark, and rich taste that is rougher around the edges than your typical porter. When you go for the first attack, you get a hint of cinnamon but a huge flow of coffee and caramel takes it to another level. The ABV at 10% is a bit deceiving because the flavorful body doesn't make it seem that way. This one is definitely worth the price and is a bit easier to get, especially when it is in season.
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