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Road trip to Brid, & I already posted what I usually do on the beach, and I know Bridlington is no Costa Rica but I was dicking around & did this… much to the puzzlement of the friends I was there with. To the rest of you…
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Find something rare or desirable enough that's cost-prohibitive to own, and the odds are there's a less-expensive replica of it available for ownership. I don't know why it surprised me so much when it happened with whiskey, but I guess it's an amusing notion to me: using a drink as a replica of another drink
The most heralded replica in recent memory was of course Mackinlay's Rare Old Highland Malt, aka "Shackleton's Whisky". This one was a replica of a whisky that had been in Antarctica for the better part of the 20th century. Doubtless this inspiration (and the need for a marketing gimmick to sell more bottles) will lead Beam to do a replica of the Old Crow bottles found in some guy's attic. Hell, if I owned the Old Crow I'd be working on distressed labels right now. ("Missouri Attic-Surviving Bourbon", aka the Show-Me Phoenix)
You might even be aware of some of the Macallan "replicas" of whiskies from the 19th century. If you've wanted to drink whisky that possibly tastes like whisky that predates the widespread acceptance of germ theory, that's probably your ticket. However, there's a slightly less heralded set of Macallan replicas – a travel exclusive set of whiskies that were supposed to be "in the style of" Macallans from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Normally I'd laugh and click onto the next page of results from whatever merchant I was purchasing from.
However, in a recent trade with my friend Chris, I'd managed to come up with a few samples of Macallans distilled in the 1950s. These whiskies were bottled by Campbell, Hope & King for the Italian market in the early to mid 1970s. While these bore the 15 year age statement on them, it was apparently not uncommon for these whiskies to have a good portion of their contents be significantly older than the stated age — but why reprint the label when it's cheaper just to reuse it?
This gave me a clear opportunity to see if the replicas were playing the same game as the originals. Clearly, a set of three samples would be an utterly comprehensive and complete survey of all Macallan produced in the 1950s, so I felt confident comparing those samples to the Macallan "Fifties" replica and making a quasi-authoritative proclamation on the quality of the replicas.
What my methodology lacks in actual scientific or statistical rigor, it makes up for in cost-effectiveness and a desire to avoid spending money I don't need to spend.
The three Campbell, Hope & King bottlings dated from three separate years – 1959, 1956, and 1952 – a good spread across the decade. They were all bottled at the old British 80 proof, which puts it at about 46% ABV. The Macallan Fifties didn't have an age statement, and was bottled at 40%.
Again, the scientifically minded will note a difference in proofs and question the validity of this tasting. I counter with the reasonable explanation that these likely represent the sum total of midcentury Macallan that I'll have in my life, and thus I'm not going to dilute them for something ridiculous like science. (What's science ever done for anyone anyway!?)
I figured the best way to approach the original 1950s Macallans was to go backwards through time – start with the closest to a modern Macallan and then move toward the early postwar years.
The first one then was the 1959 Macallan. The nose was trademark Macallan: sherry all over the nose, a light dash of raisins, and roasted nuts were there. A subdued orange zest character and slight vanilla creaminess gave it a little more dimension, and for a moment I got a very quick flash of Marmite.
The palate had a beautiful, rich, full mouthfeel with a hint of molasses and I again got a very brief hint of marmite. (Vanishingly quick though). There's a hint of sticky toffee pudding, and then big, rich sherry notes come through again. There's tons of dried fruit, and some nice cinnamon spice which gives a gentle heat. Rich fruit and honey sweetness fills it out. There's a slight vanilla creaminess to the palate, but the focus is all sherry (and that aforementioned hint of marmite).
The finish starts warmer than I'd expect for a Macallan, with dried fruits and a citrus top note that balances with some light wood and dark chocolate. There's not a lot but what it does, it does well.
This to me is almost an ideal example of a classic Macallan profile – it's got a rich body and all the sherry notes you'd hope for. The richness of the spirit balances perfectly with the spirit at the age of this one. What a great start! If Macallan was doing them like this on a regular basis, they'd be crushing the competition. I will admit I tend to have a soft spot for their stuff, but they aren't doing anything quite as amazing as this bottle was. Unfortunately, that's probably the last of it I'll ever have.
We now step back in time to 1956, a time when the US momentarily considered if it would elect Adlai Stevenson, but then decided that things were pretty keen for them and went back to drinking whisky. Unfortunately, they probably weren't drinking this stuff. Again, the 1956 is another (over) 15 year old whiskey bottled by Campbell, Hope & King.
The nose on this one surprised me immediately. There was a definite hint of smoke on the nose – something I couldn't recall having encountered in any Macallans before. There was a slight mineral quality to it, and I kept thinking of rain on gravel. It had gentle wood presence, light sherry influence and some medium-dark chocolate (say 60% or so).
The whisky was bold on the palate – dried fruit with oranges and plum, with a wisp of smoke. There was a gently insistent note of mint at the top which kept it seeming fresh and bright but it wasn't overdone. A light leathery quality was balanced out by kumquats and persimmon (and that's a note I can't say I've ever had). The light minerality from the nose carried through to the palate.
The finish was light initially; the mint top-note from the palate took the lead and brought the dried fruit along for the ride. It was a light, bright and dry finish that was really nice and didn't go bitter or resolve to anything strange.
This was a real curveball for me and if I hadn't read the label (or pored over Serge's notes on older Macallans at Whiskyfun) I would have never in a million years guessed Macallan. Smoke plus sherry is one thing, but the minerality and mint were completely unexpected but really, really enjoyable. It's extremely hard to compare it to anything they do today, but it would not at all be an unwelcome profile to have in the range as a special expression. This, in my opinion, would be the one to do that with.
And finally, the vintage bottlings concludes with a look at another (over) 15 Years Old Campbell, Hope & King bottling, distilled in 1952. We now predate the discovery of the double-helix DNA structure, but probably a more pressing touchstone for whisky aficionados is that this would predate Playboy magazine by a year. Who knows what people read just for the articles prior to 1953.
The nose on the 1952 led with white pepper, but then the mineral and mint notes from the mid-50s came in. After a while, some oranges made themselves known as the nose opened up, as well as some gentle sherry undertones and a little fresh tobacco. This nose seemed somewhat closed off despite any amount of time in the bottle.
The palate was as rich as you'd expect from a Macallan, leading with the mineral/mint combo. The oranges came through as well as a bit of cranberry, some gentle sherry as an understated foundation, and some baked bread. The relatively low intensity of the sherry was an eye-opener compared to modern Macallan. Some pepper and slightly more direct citrus notes popped up (fresh squeezed lemon?) after a while. There were also old whisky notes of wax, wood, and apple skin, but the apple skin was almost more textural than the kind of lightly floral Fuji apple note you get on some whiskies. A little white pepper rounded it out.
The finish was mouth-coating and lasting. Mint notes were present, and the mineral quality continued with a nice sherry base. Walnuts and apple skin fleshed it out, as it dried to oak and then later, tobacco.
If the 1956 was different, the 1952 I would haven't ever pegged as Macallan – it's a lot more mineral, a lot lighter and with a much less overt sherry influence. I can't think of anything out there today that is like it.
Clearly, three samples is a sufficient size to inform a comprehensive, accurate and total view of Macallan's output during the decade. If we are to use these as a guide, it seems clear that Macallan was in a transitional period, using more and more sherry influence as the decade went on, and toning down any sort of smoky characteristics. Likewise, whatever provided the mineral and mint notes also went away over time, and by the end of the decade, it was recognizable as modern-day Macallan, just turned up to 11.
The question I had was, which profile would the Macallan Fifties replica aim for? There's only one fun way to find out.
The nose was pleasant – oranges and sherry with a touch of shoe leather. It was lightly nutty and slightly earthy, with figs and an overall slightly molasses-touched sweetness. It seemed like perhaps the target was somewhere between 1956 and 1959, but leaning closer to 1959 without going all-out in that direction.
The palate was initially thin with some bitter wood. There was a lightly vegetal tone to the body, as well as some hay and an overall farmy character. A little apple skin emerged. This wasn't really like anything from the above and to me indicated a moderately young whisky used as the base for this.
The finish was light and sweet, gently fruity with apple skin notes, some plums and a touch of lighter sherry. Some white pepper showed up on the tail end of the finish.
It was, to say the least, underwhelming.
It didn't really remind me of the actual whiskies from the 1950s – mineral and minty or the older one which was a deeply flavored, rich bomb of fruit and flavor. The nose on the replica was pleasant enough, but the palate and finish were almost blend-like, with a lack of depth or nuance. They weren't bad, they were just bland and relatively light.
It's hard to say what Macallan was aiming for, but I think this was a novelty project with mostly young whiskies, a dash of some old ones, and banking on the relatively safe assumption that no one was going to be able to do a side-by-side comparison. Unfortunately, when compared, they don't really hold up.
Fortunately for Macallan, their standard range as it presently exists (the 12 and 18 year) compare quite favorably. So in this case, skip the replica.
Perhaps that's my general feeling on "replica whisky". Maybe it's possible that there are more accurate replicas out there, but without having a point of reference, you're really at the mercy of the producer who had access to a small sample set which they're probably not sharing. Unfortunately, as we all know, palates and noses are a very subjective thing and what may seem accurate to one person could be way off to another.
When there are regular releases of absolutely stellar whisky that easily rate into the A-range, why chase the ghosts of the past? I can't think of a replica that's been widely heralded as a can't-miss, must-drink bottle unless an allowance for the novelty factor has been made.
So for me, it'll continue to be the real deal… especially if I can ever lay my hands on a vintage Macallan at a reasonable price.
Special thanks to Chris H for the rare treat of these amazing samples!
At a glance:
Macallan (over) 15 Years Old, Distilled 1959 – Campbell, Hope & King Bottling 46% ABV
Nose: Trademark Macallan. Sherry all over the nose with a light dash of raisins, light aromas of roasted nuts, subdued orange zest and even a touch of vanilla creaminess. Light marmite influence as well.
Palate: Rich, full mouthfeel with a hint of molasses and a bit of marmite; a hint of sticky toffee pudding; big rich sherry notes again; lots of dried fruit with a bit of light cinnamon spice. Nice gentle heat, rich fruit with a bit of honey sweetness. Again, a slight vanilla creamy quality to the palate, but this is all about the sherry and a hint of marmite.
Finish: Warm initially, dried fruits and a bit of citrus at the end which balances with a light wood influence and a bit of dark chocolate.
Comment: Macallan doesn't make 'em quite like this anymore. For me, this is textbook classic Macallan in character and style. The richness of the Macallan spirit balances perfectly with cask influence around this age.
Rating: A-
Macallan (over) 15 Years Old, Distilled 1956 – Campbell, Hope & King Bottling 46% ABV
Nose: Well, there's a surprise: there's a bit of smoke on this one. Not quite as sulfury as a struck match, but there's some light smoke. Peppery – a little black pepper, white pepper. Some sherry, but it mainly presents as dried fruit. Faintly figgy; oranges. Softens up around the edges and becomes more inviting. Lightly floral, a touch of buttercream vanilla.
Palate: Nice and bold in the mouth. Dried fruit – oranges present; a wisp of smoke; a faint touch of plum. Some mint on the top end, it's very clean and bright in the mouth but not at all overdone. Light leather. I may be losing my mind but I think I get kumquats and persimmon for a second. Lightly mineral.
Finish: Warm initially, mint top-note leads and takes the dried fruit along for the ride. Light mineral note. Delightfully bright. Dry but not bitter or resolving on an odd note.
Comment: This is unlike any Macallan I've ever had. Very interesting, very good. I'd never in a million years peg it as a Macallan, but surprises are fun.
Rating: A-
Macallan (over) 15 Years Old, Distilled 1952 – Campbell, Hope & King Bottling 46% ABV
Nose: A little white pepper upfront. Mineral with a touch of mint. Opens up to reveal some orange notes, some gentle sherry undertones clearly there but not leading the way. Fresh tobacco.
Palate: Thick and rich mouthfeel, again leading slightly mineral with a mint aspect; some oranges. Baked bread, a touch of cranberry, nice gentle sherry presence acting as a quiet foundation in this – quite a contrast to modern Macallan. Gentle pepper, even a slightly more direct citrus note – fresh squeezed lemon. Apple skin is here but it almost acts as a texture instead of a taste. Lightly waxy, some wood in the mix. White pepper.
Finish: Mouth-coating, lasting. Mint notes present, that mineral quality continues and it's got a nice sherry basis. Hints of walnuts, plenty of apple skin, drying to oak and later tobacco.
Comment: The change from 1952 to 1958 is pretty amazing. Clearly the '50s were a transitional decade for Macallan. This is a great malt unlike anything today – such minerality! – and while I enjoyed it this wasn't the knee-buckler some other old Macallans have been for me.
Rating: B+
Macallan "Fifties" 40% ABV
Nose: Pleasant – orange and sherry up front with a light note of shoe leather. Lightly nutty, slightly earthy. Figs and an overall, slightly molasses-touched sweetness.
Palate: Slightly thin initially; white pepper and some bitter wood. Lightly vegetal tone to the body; some hay and slight farminess. Some apple skin after a while.
Finish: Light and sweet, gently fruity with some apple skin, some plums and a touch of lighter sherry notes. Some white pepper on the tail end of the finish.
Comment: This really doesn't remind me of the earlier 50s Macallans I tasted – mineral and minty – or the '59 which was a deeply flavored, rich bomb of fruit and flavor. It has a great nose but the palate seems almost like a blend, lacking depth and nuance; the finish is fine but again, relatively light.
Rating: B-


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) -- In the context of serious theological discussions, it may seem trivial to write about first impressions of guests when they visit your church. But if we could understand that a returning guest has more opportunities to hear the Gospel and experience Christian love and fellowship, we might take the issue a bit more seriously.
Prior to assuming the presidency of LifeWay Christian Resources, I led a church consulting company. One of our first steps in the consultation was to send one or more first-time guests to the church. Those individuals would then report back to us on their experiences. Many times those we enlisted were unchurched non-Christians.
As I write this, I am working at home because a handyman is working on several small items around my house. I love his approach. When he first enters our home, he asks for permission to take a quick tour. Within minutes, he commented on several items that might need his attention, items that weren't on the list I gave him. I appreciated his thoroughness, and it was good for his business as well.
The handyman did something very basic and very simple. He looked at my house through outside eyes. I am in my house every day, so I don't notice those things that may not be just right. The same is true for church members and church leaders. They see their church on an ongoing basis, so they don't have the benefit of outside eyes.
After two decades of church consultation, a clear pattern emerged. These were the areas that engendered more comments and concerns from first-time guests. These areas are listed in order of frequency of response, and they deal only with physical facilities.
-- The women's restrooms. Almost 100 percent of the female guests we retained addressed this issue. They noticed first and foremost the cleanliness of the restrooms. Then they noticed the convenience of getting to the restrooms. Finally, they noticed the capacity of the restrooms. Did they have to wait in line?
-- The preschool and nursery area. This area was a focus of near unanimity of young families. Is the area secure? Is it clean? How do I know someone else won't pick up my child? Do the workers appear concerned and qualified?
-- Parking. Guests often commented on the difficulty or ease of finding a parking spot. Was there a covered drop off if the weather was bad? Were there guest parking spots? Were there reserved places for young mothers and expectant mothers? Were there sufficient handicapped parking places?
-- Signage and information. Recently my wife and I were in a mall we had never visited. The first thing we did was go to a sign that had all the stores and their locations on it. Even small churches can be intimidating to first-time guests. Do you have adequate signage throughout the facilities? Is there an obvious information booth or table? Members know where to go; guests don't.
-- Worship seating. First-time guests desire to find a place to sit as quickly as possible. They feel awkward otherwise. Is your worship center more than 80 percent full? If so, the guests perceive it is completely full. Are your members trained to move to the middle of pews or seat rows so guests don't have to climb over them? Are their ushers or greeters available to lead guests to seats?
When a guest has a good experience, he or she is more likely to return. When they return they are more likely to hear about and experience the love of Christ.
When I was a pastor of a church with 70 in worship attendance, we decided to do something about our deplorable restrooms. We had a workday and almost half the church showed up. People donated materials, labor and even toilets. At the end of the day, we had some of the nicest and cleanest restrooms in town.
I don't know how closely it's related, but our attendance bumped up to 90 immediately and never went back in my tenure. Maybe it was the church working together. Maybe it was the community observing the unity of the church. Or maybe we just had clean restrooms.
It is that important.
Thom S. Rainer is president of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. This column first appeared on his website,
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Brasserie d'Achouffe
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4.08/5 rDev -1.7%
08-27-2014 22:30:27 | More by jotifman92
New York
3.5/5 rDev -15.7%
06-29-2014 13:52:16 | More by david18
4.75/5 rDev +14.5%
04-04-2014 21:58:48 | More by Wobbly
3.15/5 rDev -24.1%
A nice bar in a nice area that straddles the line between naff and tasteless due to the gnome overload. It is a great place to get your hands on the full Chouffe line but is a touch too touristy for my liking. Service was decent. We shared our first ever croque monsieur in Belgium and certainly should not have bothered. Not good. All in all not bad but no need to return.
11-12-2013 12:52:16 | More by clintbrimson
4.45/5 rDev +7.2%
A rustic pub/restaurant nestled in the lushly beautiful Ardennes in Wallonie. Around the back of the brewery is the entrance and the inside of the place is full of gnomes, chouffes and gnomes along with exposed timbers and wooden tables and chairs. One of the walls is glass so you can see some of the brewery equipment from the bar.
The service was fairly prompt for Belgium. All the Achouffe beers were available and I had some McChouffe and Chouffe Bok (I had not seen this one before...) that were very fresh and tasty.
The food here is excellent. The warm goat cheese was outstanding. So was the pate, the frites and the desserts. You have to have some food if you stop by.
The brewery store was open and had lots of Chouffe products for sale including the ubiquitous chouffe statue and bottles of the beer.
Well worth the special trip into Wallonie. For me, it's indispensible.
The brewery store is near
12-17-2008 21:49:16 | More by ViveLaChouffe
United Kingdom (England)
4.53/5 rDev +9.2%
Somewhere I've always wanted to visit since my first sip of La Chouffe (some years ago). I met the original brewer at a Zythos fest in 2007 and told him I'm visit one day. That day was Saturday 30th August 2008.
A classic car club were visiting as well as a bus load on a tour. The overflow carpark was where we had to go, the place was very busy.
Sadly I was driving, so only one beer was consummed by me (I did buy some bottles at the shop though).
The bar everyone is reviewing is behind the brewery, which can be seen through the interior windows of the bar. To reach it you must walk past the shop and brewery and turn right, it doesn't look very interesting as you approach, but it soon turns into a dream.
I can't add much to the previous reviewers, the place is a delight and exudes class and an ambience rarely seen in the modern world. Really pleased I went, I'll not be driving next time.
By the overflow carpark there is another larger brewery owned bar, it is only across the road with a lovely garden area to it. I didn't go in, but it also looked classy.
09-09-2008 20:31:16 | More by BlackHaddock
4.53/5 rDev +9.2%
Visited Brasserie d'Achouffe after the brewery tour. Worth the visit just for the gift shop, but getting Achouffe beers normally only available in bottle au fut (on draft) is worth the drive out. The food is GREAT! You wouldn't expect it at a small brasserie like this, but one of my friends said his lupin (rabbit) was one of the best meals he had ever had! Also try the Porto 'Chouffe and the 'Chouffe Royale (w/ port and sherry, respectively). They only have Achouffe and Duvel products available, but you are there for the Achouffe products, anyway...
02-28-2008 21:45:49 | More by damjadi
4.13/5 rDev -0.5%
Visited for lunch on 11 September 2006. The first stop on our 6+ day beer odyssey across Belgium.
After a (very) brief tour of the on-site brewing facilities and a considerably lengthier stop in the small gift shop, our hungry group of 27 dined at the Taverne located adjacent to Brasserie d'Achouffe. We ascended the short gravel driveway to the backside entrance, then bypassed a small outdoor seating area (despite the gorgeous sunshine) and headed inside. Charming and rustic, the interior is an airy yet comfortable barn-like space with rough-hewn timber framing and walls of stone. We sat at tables to the right of the entry, though there was plenty of seating on the lower level and more up an open wooden staircase. The decor is somewhat eclectic but with a pervasive "gnome" theme; there's no escaping those little guys when you're at Achouffe!
We were seated at one of several tables reserved for our group and, almost immediately, were served a choice of either La Chouffe or McChouffe from a platter full of glasses. As we sipped our delicious ales, bountiful lunch platters arrived. Nothing complicated here - just loads of excellent cuts of cold meats, pates, and cheeses, with an assortment of diced, minced and shredded vegetables to add some balance. It took some time to consume these ample portions, so when the server came around offering a second round of beer few resisted. A small disappointment was the lack of selection; neither the N'Ice Chouffe nor Houblon Chouffe were available (though Houblon was available for purchase by the 75cl bottle in the gift shop).
As the meal wound down, someone in the group discovered a tasty coffee drink made in the bar using the ChouffeCoffee. Word spread and this drink gained popularity quickly. Made quite simply, using only the 25% alcohol liqueur and a hefty dollop of double whipped cream, it was warm and sweet and had a nice level of potency - an excellent dessert for sure. Purchasing a bottle of the coffee liqueur is a very good idea.
The brewery and tavern are several miles/km off the beaten path in the tiny town of Achouffe. It's a beautiful, scenic drive through the Ardennes to get there...highly recommended for a visit.
09-26-2006 00:58:32 | More by msubulldog25
4/5 rDev -3.6%
After much debate among my travel companions, we decided it would be worth the 2.5 hour drive from brussels to visit this brewery. It is a favourite of one our group, and looking back on it I am glad we decided to go for it.
We arrived in the small town of Achouffe with no trouble...a good road map and the ability to read signs on the road will take you right to the brewery. On one side of the street is the main brewery, and a sign pointing to the back restaurant. There was also some sort of cafe/restaurant on the opposite side of the road as well, complete with gnomes & whatnot. It appeared to be closed, and we were perplexed...that is until we found the actual restaurant back behind the brewery.
The restaurant was charming, warm and comfortable. Lots of big wooden timbers, seemingly hewed right from some huge tree into this, barn-like structure. There are gnomes all over the place; the walls, hanging from rafters, peeking out of little doors, everywhere...we got a total kick out of it.
The staff was very attentive, although in typically wallonian fashion they spoke almost no english....luckily we had a bit of french at our disposal. We were told that a tour of the brewery would not be possible that day, as they advised making a reservation first. They offered to schedule us something for the next day, but unfortunately we had to decline as we were on our way to Tournai for a 2 night stay. (looking back on this I wish we had decided to find a place to stay out in Achouffe, it was absolutely beautiful out there and we didnt want to leave!).
We tried nearly all the beers that they had available...including a few unfamilliar ones (a port-like brown and a fruity, almost berry-like amber ale) -they were both amazing.
The food was adequate, and we were totally satisfied with the experience....I would definitely recommend a visit, just call ahead to make sure you can get a tour!
03-23-2006 13:42:33 | More by lawrence76
4.39/5 rDev +5.8%
A visit to the La Chouffe brewery was a highlight of my trip to Europe in 2004. My wife and I were traveling in the low season (early December) and somehow I had mistakenly come to the belief that there was a hotel attached to the brewery. We arrived there in our rental car at dusk to find the place nearly empty and no hotel to be found in the very small village of Achouffe.
I managed to find a brewery employee but there was a language barrier, so she left me and came back with a very nice gentleman named Chris who spoke fluent English. He explained that the brewery was closed but we could visit tomorrow, and when we advised we had no place to stay he whipped out his cell phone, made some calls, and found us a very nice bed & breakfast right there in the village. Not content to simply provide directions to the place, he hopped in his car and had us follow him the short distance to the B&B (which incidentally was the cheapest and nicest room we found anywhere in our 2 week stay in Belgium and Germany!).
It wasnt until the next morning during breakfast that the B&B owner mentioned that Chris was actually the co-owner of La Chouffe. After breakfast we made our way back to the brewery and arrived to find several police cars and a small commotion outside the main building. We were shocked to learn there had been a burglary overnight and thieves had stolen a safe from the office. The employee who told us about this suggested that there likely would be no tour available because of this event, but just then Chris overheard the conversation and came down to tell us he would take care of us shortly.
Despite the problems with the burglary, Chris then proceeded to take the better part of his morning to give us a personal tour of his facility. We spent time seeing the brewery and then he put us in his car and drove us to a separate facility just outside the village where they bottle and keg their beers. Then he took us to a small pub outside town where we had a few, and then wrapped it up by giving us several bottles of La Chouffe. On top of that, when I got a few items from the gift shop he had me take them for free since he had no change from the theft of the safe!
I heartily recommend visiting La Chouffe. Its a brewery making great beer in a spectacularly beautiful village nestled in the Ardennes hillsides. Furthermore, the owner is as genuine a person as youll ever meet, a man who loves beer and truly enjoys sharing his passion with other people. If anyone reading this has occasion to visit the brewery and meet Chris, please tell him you read this and give him our regards!
01-04-2006 21:42:37 | More by marksto
Brasserie d'Achouffe in Achouffe, Belgium
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HARVEY, La. - The suspect wanted for the murder of Ahlittia North, 6, was in custody Wednesday morning, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.
Matthew Flugence, 20, was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center with the first-degree murder of North, whose body was found stabbed multiple times in a trash can at her Harvey apartment complex on Tuesday morning. He was also booked on an unrelated outstanding sexual battery charge of an 11-year-old girl, JPSO said.
After he was apprehended, Flugence was questioned for hours at the Jefferson Parish Detective Bureau in Harvey. He admitted to the murder of North, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand. The pocket knife found on Flugence at the time of his arrest was the murder weapon, Normand said.
He was picked up in Westwego around 10 p.m. Tuesday while walking near Victory Drive and the Westbank Expressway after some tips came to 911 reporting his location. Flugence was armed with a knife at the time of his arrest, deputies said.
He was then transported to the JPCC around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Flugence is the nephew of North's stepfather, and it was not uncommon for him to babysit the six-year-old.
"If you can't trust a family member, who can you trust?" North's stepfather said.
Just after 10 a.m. Wednesday, Flugence made his first appearance before a Jefferson Parish magistrate. He will be held without bond on the first degree murder charge. The bond for his sexual battery charge was set at $50,000.
A search for North had been underway since Saturday morning, and JPSO had been searching for Flugence since Monday, when they named him a person of interest in the case. On Tuesday afternoon, Normand named him a suspect.
"What remains as an unanswered question at this point in time is, 'At what point was the body disposed of in the garbage can?'" Normand said. Deputies said they searched the garbage cans and apartment complex for days, so they are trying to figure out exactly when North's body was transported.
Flugence's older brother, Russell Flugence, was arrested and booked with obstruction of justice on Tuesday. Russell Flugence allegedly withheld information that implicated Matthew Flugence in the murder.
The community came together since word first got out that North had vanished. On Saturday, another vigil will be held in the six-year-old's memory. There will be a march against violence to show support for North's family. It's being held at noon and will start at the McDonald's on Lapaclo in front of the Woodmere Subdivision.


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The Henry G. Manne Program in Law & Economcis Studies honors the legacy of Henry G. Manne, Dean Emeritus of George Mason University School of Law, founder of the Law & Economics Center, and champion fo the free-market foundations of the law and economics movement.
The LEC's Manne Program was established in 2010 to build upon the work of Dean Manne. Its goal is to promote law and economics scholarship by funding faculty research and hosting research roundtables and policy-relevant academic conferences. As the program has grown, attendance has increased to include numerous staff members—economists and lawyers—from government agencies and Capitol Hill, as well as state attorneys general and staff. An integral component of the Law & Economics Center at George Mason University School of Law, the program is headquartered just outside Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Va.
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CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have acquired catcher Anthony Recker from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for catcher and first baseman Blake Lalli.
Recker was a member of Oakland's opening day roster but was sent to AAA Sacramento after hitting .129 in 31 at-bats over 13 games. Recker has hit .146 in 18 big league games overall, while he's put up a .273 average with 98 homers in eight seasons in the minors.
The Cubs assigned Recker to AAA Iowa.
Lalli made his major league debut for Chicago earlier this season, his seventh in professional baseball. He went 2 for 15 in six games for the Cubs before being sent down to Iowa.
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Beaumont police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are looking for a man who robbed the Compass bank located near the intersection of 11th Street and Interstate 10. The robbery happened just before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
A police spokesperson tells 12News a man walked into the bank, said that he had a gun, and demanded money. The teller complied and gave him the cash.
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Officers used search dogs Wednesday morning as they searched around the bank property.
A police spokesperson describes the robber as a black male around 5'8". He was wearing a blue jacket and gray sweat pants.
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There were several employees and at least one customer inside the bank at the time of the robbery. None of them were physically injured.
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Relax in this peaceful, open-water, bird and wildlife sanctuary with
private views of the State Park. From your living room sofa, only 9
feet from water's edge, you can watch fish swim and birds fly, or if
you prefer, you may simply sit and enjoy the ebb and flow of the tide.
In these environmentally friendly surroundings, you can observe, in a
way you never have, marine life and native birds in unobstructed
waters. Just off the property you can find nature trails leading to
quiet beaches. The patio offers views of a back yard aquarium and the
spectacular beauty of the Florida Keys. Launch our canoe or kayaks
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easy-to-follow, marked mangrove trails. *
You will be very comfortable is these extremely clean and well-appointed surroundings. iPad 2, wireless internet access, plasma flat-screen TV with all premium movie channels and NFL Sunday Ticket, new Simmons Beautyrest bed, new furnishings and linens, Saltillo tile floors inside and out, new kitchen with granite counter tops. In the picnic area there is a tiki hut, barbecue, patio furniture, picnic table and hammock. All wildlife and scenic photos were taken off back patio.
*Includes canoe, kayaks and binoculars
We are a few minutes from Marathon, only 1-1/2 hours from the Miami
International Airport, and an hour's drive to Key West, which makes
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Amenities include: iPad 2, wireless internet access, plasma flat screen TV with all premium movie channels and NFL Sunday Ticket, state of the art washer and dryer, canoe, kayaks, binoculars, beach chairs and umbrella, tiki hut, new Weber stainless barbecue gas grill, hammock, picnic table, outdoor furniture, yoga-stretching mats, books, snorkel/mask and fins, fishing poles and light tackle, bait freezer, A/C, queen bed, ceiling fan, refrigerator, oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender, juicer, toaster, hair dryer, clothes iron, lobster pot, tea pot, dishware and cooking utensils, spices, coffee, cream and sugar, all paper products, linens and towels.
activities and attractions in Marathon The Florida Keys
Activities include: fish and bird watching, reading and relaxing, wild
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and exploring nature trails in the State Park.
You can take day trips to the Everglades National Park, visit The
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Coral Reef State Park, The Theater of The Sea, Bird and Wildlife
Nature Center, World Wide Sportsman, art galleries, enjoy
fantastic seafood and watch the sunsets.
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* $1000 week May-November
* $1200 week December-April
* Would prefer Saturday-Saturday but not always necessary.
* Monthly and long-term leasing also available.
* Please call or email for availability of calendar.
* There are no cleaning fees.
* $300 holds your dates.
* You may pay balance when you arrive.
* The property and its contents should be returned to its
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* Cancellation policy: deposit is fully refunded with a 60 day notice
Payment Options
* All major credit cards accepted.
* Money orders, cashiers checks and personal checks also accepted.
General Information
* Check-in is at 3:00 PM, check-out is at 11:00 AM.
* Maid service prior to check-in and after check-out only.
* Parking is available for 1 car.
* Boat dock available only by reservation.
* Boat trailer parking at local ramp.
In order to maintain the excellence of our accommodations and insure
that all guests share this ecological experience, we ask that you
adhere to the following regulations:
* All guests must be a minimum 21 years of age - valid I.D. required.
* Accommodations are for up to 2 adults - no overnight guests allowed.
* Smoking is permitted outside only.
* Sorry, no pets allowed.
* Please note this is a wildlife refuge, we recycle plastics, glass
and newspapers.
* The fish are our treasured residents, so we ask that you not fish
off the sea wall.
* There is a no disturbance policy after 10:00 PM.
* Payment in full is required upon arrival.
Jerry Schuman 305-815-2865
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Top things to do in Marathon
- Watch the wildlife from the patio.
- Enjoy the Florida Keys weather.
- Canoe & kayak through the paths in the State Park.
- Walk on the Golden Orb nature trails.
- Get out on the water.
Top things to do on a budget
- Lay in the hammock and read a book.
- Fish and bird watch.
- Watch the sunset.
- Pinic at the beach.
- Walk down Duval Steet in Key West.
Top things to do with a family
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
- The Dolphin Reserch Center.
- Go fishing.
- The Theater Of The Sea.
- See Alligators in Everglades National Park.
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I feel that arch enemy is one of the most over looked bands of our time. They tour constantly, and meet there fans they don't act like some bands. I feel there music is some of the best their is out there. Michael Ammott is one of the greatest guitar players,as is his brother. sharlee is a great player,and angela gossow is in a class of her own.I would wish that you read this and go out and buy an arch enemy cd or get it on your ipod or mp3 on this cd angela is not on this one, but it is still great. so what are you waitiing for go out and get it now. thank u
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This live CD is great, except for two things: only 11 tracks for such great presentation, and BURY ME AN ANGEL is missing(I'd rather prefer less songs from the last album and more from the first and second). This Toy's Factory Edition presents a case with a really big double-sided poster, and extra booklet for Japan with lyrics, notes and history of the band,in english and japanese. The main booklet comes with lots of photos on stage. It comes, also, with a four-minute CD-ROM track where you'll find live video cuts, backstage, recording sessions, and M.Amott and S.D'Angelo in Studio Fedman giving us their opinion about this live album, and presenting Fredrik Nordstrom. Arch Enemy sounds killer on stage. Johan sings with a death metal voice instead his thick heavy voice that we're used to. It seems a great crowd and a great show. The other guys simply sound and rock like hell!!!!! If you're an Arch Enemy fan you should get this CD. Those $36 will be very well spent.
A excelent display of Arch Enemy live. Only fault's I have with the disc is it's short play length, 48:47 to be exact, and the lack of songs from the first album "Black Earth". The enhanced feature is pretty cool though. I also like the matte slipcase it came in, but beware it gets scratches very easily. All in all, it was a well spent ($) and a great addition to any Arch Enemy fans collection. Buy it already!!
Tracklist: The Immortal, Dark Insanity, Dead Inside, Diva Satanica, Pilgrim, Silverwing, Beast Of Man, Bass Intro/Tears Of The Dead, Bridge Of Destiny, Transmigration Macabre, Angelclaw 11 tracks: 2 from "Black earth" (only ! ), 3 from "Stigmata" and the rest – 6 tracks from "Burning bridges". Total time: 48:47 This, limited to Japan only, CD sounds good, audience is great, but there are too much songs from the latest (and the weakest IMHO) album. I think this show is short. Too short. This CD should cost [less]…. There are some PC files on the disc (short interview, some live shots, pictures) PS. I've found Arch Enemy/ Cathedral bootleg called "Black birth machine" (2CD) from Osaka 97. It's better than "Burning Japan"…


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Two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, back on Broadway in David Mamet's The Anarchist, will perform Jan. 7, 2013, at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, while two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster will appear March 2 at 7:30 PM.
Megan Mullally, the two-time Emmy-winning star of TV's "Will and Grace," is scheduled for April 6 at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM, and five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will make her New Orleans debut May 18 at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
The series will conclude with Tony winner Betty Buckley on June 1 at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
All five concerts are produced by Mark Cortale and will be hosted by Sirius/XM radio star Seth Rudetsky at the piano.
Lupin Hall at NOCCA is located at 2800 Chartres Street in New Orleans. For tickets visit www.broadwaynola.com or call (800) 838-3006.


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CDPH Promotes Healthy Swimming During National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week May 19-25
Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics show that 62 percent of outbreaks of recreational water illnesses are related to Cryptosporidium (Crypto), a chlorine-resistant pathogen introduced into pools by swimmers who are ill with diarrhea and spread to other swimmers when they swallow the contaminated water.
These outbreaks underscore the continuing need to educate the public about recreational water illness prevention to ensure a healthy swimming experience.
During National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week May 19-25, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and CDC are highlighting the importance of healthy swimming behaviors for preventing recreational water illnesses. Even healthy swimmers can get sick from recreational water illnesses, but the young, elderly, pregnant women and immunosuppressed individuals are especially at risk.
The following are specific actions the public can take to reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses:
Recreational water venues are important sites for exercise and leisure. To make this summer a healthy swimming experience, CDPH and CDC urge swimmers to continue to enjoy swimming, but only after adopting healthy swimming behaviors to reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses.
For more information about Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week and healthy swimming, visit http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming.


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I don't quite understand your question, but here's my take:
When you walked down the path you passed a window in the house next door and you tried to look ahead of you to avoid looking through the window and seeing what was going on.
In AmE, it would be more natural to say "When you walked down the path, you passed the house next door and you tried to avoid looking through the [picture] window and seeing what was going on."
"Picture" in this case is optional and/or implied; in many suburban houses, there is a large window on the front facade of the house facing the street or sidewalk; this is referred to as a "picture window."
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