We’ve had an amazing time on the Friday BeerBuzz and we have literally had guests join us for the last 27 SHOWS!! So it was nice today to simply sit down with the Friday BeerBuzz team and enjoy a great beer. 
Today I chose a beer that only recently hit our area. It was originally a draft-only release, and gradually we’ve seen more and more bottles reach our shores….which is very good news. Our beer today was Brouwerij Van Steenberge Piraat. In case your missed the reference on the label above, Piraat is Dutch for “Pirate” and after you try this one it may just steal your beer-booty.
Piraat is a Belgian/Flemish Style IPA, but if you’re expecting a traditional British or West-Coast style IPA, you’ll be surprised…but surprised in a good way. This is a Belgian/Flemish style IPA which means there is significant hop presence, but the Belgian yeast imparts that bready/yeasty flavor we’re more accustomed to tasting in a Saison. Piraat comes to us from Brouwerij Van Steenberge in Belgium, and it is a BIG 10.5% ABV, so there is a lot of boozy/alcohol flavor but I’d describe it more as “warming.” Try this one for yourself…it’s readily available at Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer and affordable in 4-Packs too.
Thank you to Mrs. BeerBuzz,
Nancy, John, & Joe for yet another fun Friday.
The Friday BeerBuzz…bringing good beers and good people together.
As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday BeerBuzz page by clicking HERE.
I forgot how good you guys are without a guest. I love the casual beer chatter and Bill really knows his beer! Nice show!
ReplyDeleteRyan W
I forgot how much fun you guys are and I actually want to impress my friends later with the fermentation flavor science you did. I'll be reviewing the video for details.
ReplyDeleteMarcus
I joine dthe text club so I hope I can get on the bus trip. It sound slike a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteAmy
I really enjoy just hearing you guys talk about beer. I have to try Piraat soe we'll be trying it out later at Georgetown. Eric
ReplyDeleteCOngratulations on Show 100! I think I have listened to EVERY ONE! Mike L
ReplyDeletePiraat is a really great beer. I am not sure why it surprises me to see it on WILK but it's great. Mark
ReplyDeleteI thought there would be more Pirate jokes!
ReplyDeleteI want on the bus trip!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. Please DO join our text club by texting "beer" to 99404. Monday morning we will be sending out a special text to let you know how to purchase bus trip tickets. It is first come first serve so do not delay calling in to buy your tickets. Do not be discouraged either...there are lots of seats so please do come and join us on the trip.
ReplyDeleteMy dream has come tru with this bus trip. I always wanted to do the show with you guys and I think you'd love my homebrewed beer. I'll be calling in for tickets. John R
ReplyDeleteThe show feels like it flies by even when we don't have a guest. It was fun and a nice change of pace today to just enjoy a great beer and 'talk amongst yourselves' lol
ReplyDeleteThanks as always to Bill for bringing another great beer to the FBB studio and listeners. Thanks to The Joe Thomas for making the magic happen. Also to Rusty Fender who has been manning the video production.
And most of all thank you for listening!
Best,
John
webster@wilknewsradio.com
I would love to see Troegs with you on the beer buzz. Chris
ReplyDeleteI had Piraat on tap a year or so ago and it is a quality beer. Nice choice Bill. Have you had any of their other beers Bill?
ReplyDeleteYes Anon...Gulden Drak & Augustijn are both fantastic too.
ReplyDeleteNice show buzzers! I particurly liked the alcohol break down. No kidding that was interesting.
ReplyDeleteBob
I tune in every week. Piraat sounds delicious. Martin
ReplyDeleteNice show!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great beer and one that I buy all the time. It doesn;t taste strong but it is. Jim
ReplyDeleteIsn't the label in color?
ReplyDeleteTom
This beer has a unique flavor as you said that I have not found in other beers. My wife & I enjoy it whenever we can and I keep hoping to find it on draft someday. Cheers for a great show. Andy
ReplyDeleteHow do I get on your bus trip?
ReplyDeleteMike
Mike...the bus trip will be April 21st (Sat). Join our text club now (Text "beer" to 99404). Next week you will get a special text message instructing you how to call in and buy tickets. Call as soon as you can after the text message. Hope to see you there.
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to reserve bus tickets in advance? Eric
ReplyDeleteEric...as much as I'd love to reserve tickets, there just aren't enough seats to do so. Just be ready when you receive the text to call in and orde rthem next week. Hope to see you ALL there!
ReplyDeleteThank you
ReplyDeleteEric
I love the video!
ReplyDeleteAmy
I'll be heading to Krugels tonigh to buy some of this Pirat. You guys always know the best beer. James Wa
ReplyDeleteSo this is available at Krugels?
ReplyDeleteYes...i comes in 4-Packs and IS available at Krugels.
ReplyDeleteI'm watching the video and laughing no. I love it!
ReplyDeleteDan
Great beer and great fun today without a beer guest. What a blast. Thank you to our executive Producer Bill, we would be nothing without you! :) 100 terrific shows and counting.
ReplyDeleteThank you to the listeners and can't wait to meet you on our Beer Buzz Bus trip in April
Oh, and Piraat is a GREAT beer.
Nancy
And watch the video for the closing credits. John obviously was experiencing the 10% ABV by then.
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Thanks Nancy...it's been a lot of fun doing 100 show....and with 27-shows in a row with guests I forgot how much fun it is to just sit down with the team and enjoy a beer.
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