Beers with cork/ best method for opening?

[MaspethMaven]

I've got a few bottles from Unibroue recently that are nearly impossible to open. Just can't get a grip on it. I know I should be opening it like I would a champagne, but we're going on 15 minutes with no luck.

Any suggestions?

[bobjbkln]

Nut cracker (instead of a pliers)

[LStaff]

You can get a good grip on the cork by laying a piece of paper towel over it before you grip it.

[JMF]

Hold the cork in one hand and twist the bottle, just as you would for a sparkling wine or champagne.

[MVNYC]

Slowly twist as you pull the cork away from the bottle. Works for me, i drin plenty of Unibroue

[kenito799]

i use pliers to get a good grip, and gently rock it back and forth as I try to pull. Corkscrews don't help.

[JessKidden]

"Corkscrews don't help."

They do if you should twist the cork in half- the "bulb" in your hand, the rest still in the bottle <g>.

Otherwise, I agree with pliers to grip the cork (or, at least, a kitchen towel between the cork and hand), remember to twist the bottle and hold the cork and pull the bottle away (not the other way around).

[spades]

Run the neck of the beer bottle near the cork under hot water for a minute, dry it off, then give it another go.