But with Belgium close by, I would rather have a Belgium Blonde, Saison, and of course some Tripels.
Current country being in Southern Africa, I'm back to lager (Mosi) and whatever I brew
I grew up in South Africa, before I even knew such a thing as homegrewing existed.
The Africans were drinking cheap, sour sorghum beer (I never had the guts to try it), while we were drinking lagers (Lion, Castle, etc.) from a can. Windhoek Lager was a standout, brewed to the German purity laws and a bit tasty. No “self respecting” person was ever seen in a pub…
Nowadays I live Down Under, and specifically in the small island state of Tasmania. The locals consume Cascade Lager (if you’re from the south of the state like I am), or Boags Premium Lager in the north. The northern offering is a lovely beer for a commercially produced lager, which I consume on the rare occasions that I get offered one. I pass on Cascade. My southern brethren frown on that behaviour, then they hear my accent and they nod their heads having figured out a puzzle.
Both breweries are 150+ years old.
As for craft beer, down here is being like a kid in a lollie shop. Too many great offerings to single out. I did have an Imperial Stout at a new boutique microbrewery/distillery (Overland) the other day. At 11% ABV they only sell it in small servings (5 or 10 oz), but by golly it is heaven in a glass!!!
My ancient heritage is Frankisch, which probably explains why I love beers from the Low Lands so much. Saison, Triple, witbier, you name it. I love an ice cold Hoegaarden wheat beer, which has been brewed since 1445! Had a Chimay Special Reserve with my girlfriend the other night, that was my second beergasm in a week!
Alas, so many good beers, so little time…