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Belgian Monkey

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Lake Bluff Brewing Company 16 E Scranton Ave Lake Bluff Illinois USA North America (224) 544-5179 www.lbbrew.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Belgian Monkey make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Girl And The Goatee

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Haymarket Pub & Brewery 737 W Randolph St Chicago Illinois USA North America (312) 638-0700 http://haymarketbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Girl And The Goatee? Submit your review below.

Black Mission

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8% Brewed By Goose Island Beer Co. 1800 N Clybourn Ave Chicago Illinois USA North America (312) 915-0071 www.gooseisland.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Black Mission […]

Father Damien – Pinot Noir Barrel Aged

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Maui Brewing Co. (Brewpub) 4405 Honoapillani Hwy Lahania Hawai’i USA North America (808) 669-3474 http://mauibrewingco.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Father Damien – Pinot Noir Barrel Aged make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Father Damien

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Maui Brewing Co. (Brewpub) 4405 Honoapillani Hwy Lahania Hawai’i USA North America (808) 669-3474 http://mauibrewingco.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Father Damien below.

Hawai’i Nui Southern Cross Winter Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Hawai’i Nui Brewing 275 E Kawili St Hilo Hawai’i USA North America (808) 934-8211 http://hawaiinuibrewing.com Have an opinion about Hawai’i Nui Southern Cross Winter Ale? Submit your review below.

Double Enghien Brune

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brasserie de Silly S.A. rue Ville Basse 2 Silly Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 (0)68 55 16 95 www.silly-beer.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Double Enghien Brune make you happy, let us […]

St Martin Cuvée De Noël

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brasserie De Brunehaut Rue des Panneries 17 Rongy Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 69 34 64 11 www.brunehaut.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good […]

Winter Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brasserie De Brunehaut Rue des Panneries 17 Rongy Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 69 34 64 11 www.brunehaut.com Does Winter Ale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Bush De Nuits

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13% Brewed By Brasserie Dubuisson Frères sprl Chaussée de Mons, 28 Pipaix Hainaut Belgium Europe +32(0)69/67 22 22 http://www.br-dubuisson.com Have you tried Bush De Nuits? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Scaldis Refermentee

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Brasserie Dubuisson Frères sprl Chaussée de Mons, 28 Pipaix Hainaut Belgium Europe +32(0)69/67 22 22 http://www.br-dubuisson.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Scaldis Refermentee below.

Vapeur Cochonne

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brasserie à Vapeur Rue de Rue du Maréchal 1 7904 Pipaix Hainaut Belgium Europe (069) 66 20 47 http://www.vapeur.com/vap0E.html Thank you sir, will you have another Vapeur Cochonne? Give us your review below.

Bon-Secours Brune

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brasserie Caulier Rue De Sondeville 132 Péruwelz Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 (0)69 77 24 71 http://brasseriecaulier.com/ Good people drink good beer. Is Bon-Secours Brune good? Let us know with your review below.

Bush De Noël

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Brasserie Dubuisson Frères sprl Chaussée de Mons, 28 Pipaix Hainaut Belgium Europe +32(0)69/67 22 22 http://www.br-dubuisson.com Good people drink good beer. Is Bush De Noël good? Let us know with your review below.

Bush De Noël Premium

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13% Brewed By Brasserie Dubuisson Frères sprl Chaussée de Mons, 28 Pipaix Hainaut Belgium Europe +32(0)69/67 22 22 http://www.br-dubuisson.com Have an opinion about Bush De Noël Premium? Submit your review below.

Brasserie Des Rocs Triple Impériale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs s.a. 37 Chaussée Brunehault Montignies-sur-Roc Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 65 75 59 99 http://www.abbaye-des-rocs.com/ Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Brasserie Des Rocs Triple Impériale make you […]

La Montagnarde (Brasserie Des Rocs Ambree)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs s.a. 37 Chaussée Brunehault Montignies-sur-Roc Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 65 75 59 99 http://www.abbaye-des-rocs.com/ WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of La Montagnarde (Brasserie Des Rocs Ambree) below.

Bon Secours – Biere Vivante

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brasserie Caulier Rue De Sondeville 132 Péruwelz Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 (0)69 77 24 71 http://brasseriecaulier.com/ Does Bon Secours – Biere Vivante tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Abbaye Des Rocs (Brasserie Des Rocs Brune)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs s.a. 37 Chaussée Brunehault Montignies-sur-Roc Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 65 75 59 99 http://www.abbaye-des-rocs.com/ Good people drink good beer. Is Abbaye Des Rocs (Brasserie Des Rocs Brune) good? Let us know with your review below.

Abbaye Des Rocs Grand Cru Belgian Special Brown

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs s.a. 37 Chaussée Brunehault Montignies-sur-Roc Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 65 75 59 99 http://www.abbaye-des-rocs.com/ Have an opinion about Abbaye Des Rocs Grand Cru Belgian Special Brown? Submit your review below.

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale Traits

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Beer Style Description

Belgian dark strong ales are amber to dark brown in color. Often, though not always, brewed with dark Belgian “candy” sugar, these beers can be well attenuated, ranging from medium to full-bodied. The perception of hop bitterness is low to medium, with hop flavor and aroma also in this range. Fruity complexity along with the soft flavors of roasted malts add distinct character. The alcohol strength of these beers can often be deceiving to the senses. The intensity of malt character can be rich, creamy, and sweet with intensities ranging from medium to high. Very little or no diacetyl is perceived. Herbs and spices are sometimes used to delicately flavor these strong ales. Low levels of phenolic spiciness from yeast byproducts may also be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.

Alcohol By Volume Range

8-11

IBU's Range

20-35

Aroma

Complex, with a rich malty sweetness, significant esters and alcohol, and an optional light to moderate spiciness. The malt is rich and strong, and can have a Munich-type quality often with a caramel, toast and/or bready aroma. The fruity esters are strong to moderately low, and can contain raisin, plum, dried cherry, fig or prune notes. Spicy phenols may be present, but usually have a peppery quality not clove-like. Alcohols are soft, spicy, perfumy and/or rose-like, and are low to moderate in intensity. Hops are not usually present (but a very low noble hop aroma is acceptable). No diacetyl. No dark/roast malt aroma. No hot alcohols or solventy aromas. No recognizable spice additions.

Appearance

Deep amber to deep coppery-brown in color (“dark” in this context implies “more deeply colored than golden”). Huge, dense, persistent cream- to light tan-colored head. Can be clear to somewhat hazy.

Flavor

Similar to aroma (same malt, ester, phenol, alcohol, hop and spice comments apply to flavor as well). Moderately malty or sweet on palate. Finish is variable depending on interpretation (authentic Trappist versions are moderately dry to dry, Abbey versions can be medium-dry to sweet). Low bitterness for a beer of this strength; alcohol provides some of the balance to the malt. Sweeter and more full-bodied beers will have a higher bitterness level to balance. Almost all versions are malty in the balance, although a few are lightly bitter. The complex and varied flavors should blend smoothly and harmoniously.

Mouthfeel

High carbonation but no carbonic acid “bite.” Smooth but noticeable alcohol warmth. Body can be variable depending on interpretation (authentic Trappist versions tend to be medium-light to medium, while Abbey-style beers can be quite full and creamy).