tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17331580.post7396665811328046826..comments2024-01-06T22:29:04.276+01:00Comments on Belgian Beers: Belgian Beer no.150: CochonnetteAndreeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04404549223709074546noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17331580.post-62266173892735743132010-01-06T01:04:42.099+01:002010-01-06T01:04:42.099+01:00I have tasted the cochonnette beer just yestarday ...I have tasted the cochonnette beer just yestarday for the first time in an Italian pub, and for me it was a great surprise..both for the fact of finding such an unusual beer in a small Italian pub, and for the good taste of it.<br />I really enjoied the fruity fragrance, differently from what you've been writing here so far.<br />I hope that I am not the only one!<br />Bye byeclaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952025375349502716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17331580.post-56408973614381406122007-07-22T11:12:00.000+02:002007-07-22T11:12:00.000+02:00I'd love to try them all out, believe me!Just need...I'd love to try them all out, believe me!<BR/><BR/>Just need to get a job in Belgium for a couple of years, then maybe I'll be able to catch up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17331580.post-33775064009373342832007-07-20T09:41:00.000+02:002007-07-20T09:41:00.000+02:00boak, i agree and trust me lots of people already ...boak, i agree and trust me lots of people already think 6.5% are stong beers. <BR/><BR/>problem with the cochonette is that it kind of tastes like wine, while being a beer. best would be to try it out and then see for yourself. our group though didn't like these beers. but we drank it all in the name of reserach :)Andreeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404549223709074546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17331580.post-59947376326652829022007-07-20T01:24:00.000+02:002007-07-20T01:24:00.000+02:00Boak, that's the beauty of having a blog like this...Boak, that's the beauty of having a blog like this - everyone's pallette is different. :)<BR/><BR/>Compare though, a Kasteelbier at 11%, to a Cochonnette at 9% and you will perhaps understand the post. <BR/><BR/>A Kasteelbier IS strong, but the abv is well disguised on the pallette.<BR/><BR/>Cochonette on the other hand has a lower abv, but an overpowering acidic bite that not only over exaggerates the abv, but like the post suggests, gives the pallette the impression of being a cheap and tacky wine.Nogginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064847125021960972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17331580.post-38419911228887714552007-07-20T00:28:00.000+02:002007-07-20T00:28:00.000+02:00I like the way that 9% is too strong, but 8% is pe...I like the way that 9% is too strong, but 8% is perfectly normal...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17331580.post-28614299376105116972007-07-17T21:49:00.000+02:002007-07-17T21:49:00.000+02:00Totally agree with you on this one Andreea.For me ...Totally agree with you on this one Andreea.<BR/><BR/>For me it was like drimking chip shop vinegar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com