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Europe ’72

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Five Seasons Westside 1000 Marietta St NW #204 Atlanta Georgia USA North America (404) 255-3232 http://5seasons.info/ Thank you sir, will you have another Europe ’72? Give us your review below.

American Beauty

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Five Seasons Westside 1000 Marietta St NW #204 Atlanta Georgia USA North America (404) 255-3232 http://5seasons.info/ Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did American Beauty make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

1972

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Five Seasons Westside 1000 Marietta St NW #204 Atlanta Georgia USA North America (404) 255-3232 http://5seasons.info/ Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love 1972? Submit your review below.

t Goeye Goet Winterbier

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Bierbrouwerij Openluchtmuseum Arnhem Schelmseweg 89 Arnhem Gelderland Netherlands Europe +31 026 3576111 www.openairmuseum.nl Does t Goeye Goet Winterbier tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Synesthaesia

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Five Seasons North 3655 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta Georgia USA North America (770) 521-5551 http://www.5seasonsbrewing.com Did you experience Synesthaesia? Give us your review below.

Lectio Du Chene

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Saint Somewhere Brewing Company 1441 Savannah Ave Tarpon Springs Florida USA North America (813) 503-6181 www.saintsomewherebrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Lectio Du Chene in the below form.

Oblique

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Cigar City Brewing 3924 W Spruce St Tampa Florida USA North America (813) 348-6363 www.cigarcitybrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Oblique make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Monsieur Zhukov’s Biere De Stout

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Cigar City Brewing 3924 W Spruce St Tampa Florida USA North America (813) 348-6363 www.cigarcitybrewing.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Monsieur Zhukov’s Biere De Stout below.

Franziscus Quadruple

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By LagerHaus Grill & Brewery 3438 East Lake Business Palm Harbor Florida USA North America (813) 343-2449 http://lagerhausbrewery.com Have you tried Franziscus Quadruple? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Temerity Fort (Barrel-Aged)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.4% Brewed By 7venth (Seventh) Sun Brewery 1012 Broadway Dunedin Florida USA North America (727) 733-3013 www.seventhsunbrewing.com Have you tried Temerity Fort (Barrel-Aged)? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Temerity

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By 7venth (Seventh) Sun Brewery 1012 Broadway Dunedin Florida USA North America (727) 733-3013 www.seventhsunbrewing.com Have an opinion about Temerity? Submit your review below.

Highly Suspicious

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.2% Brewed By 7venth (Seventh) Sun Brewery 1012 Broadway Dunedin Florida USA North America (727) 733-3013 www.seventhsunbrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Highly Suspicious good? Let us know with your review below.

Belge Brune

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.9% Brewed By 7venth (Seventh) Sun Brewery 1012 Broadway Dunedin Florida USA North America (727) 733-3013 www.seventhsunbrewing.com Does Belge Brune tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Oerbier

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Brouwerij ‘t Koelschip Grace Kellystraat 21 Almere Flevoland Netherlands Europe +31 36 537 5503 www.brouwerijhetkoelschip.nl Does Oerbier tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Barefoot Buddha

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.2% Brewed By The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery 2621 N Federal Highway Boca Raton Florida USA North America (561) 368-4643 www.thefunkybuddha.com Are you a fan of Barefoot Buddha? Enter your review of Barefoot Buddha below.

Affligem Noël

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Affligem Brewery Ringlaan 18 Opwijk Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 015 30 90 11 http://www.affligembeer.be/ The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. […]

Florival Hiver-Winter

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Affligem Brewery Ringlaan 18 Opwijk Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 015 30 90 11 http://www.affligembeer.be/ Are you a fan of Florival Hiver-Winter? Enter your review of Florival Hiver-Winter below.

Koelschip Explosie

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13% Brewed By Brouwerij ‘t Koelschip Grace Kellystraat 21 Almere Flevoland Netherlands Europe +31 36 537 5503 www.brouwerijhetkoelschip.nl Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Koelschip Explosie below.

Donkere 8° Duivel 1883

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brouwerij Boon Fonteinstraat 65 Halle Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 (0)2 356 66 44 www.boon.be/en Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Donkere 8° Duivel 1883? Submit your review below.

Verboden Vrucht / Fruit Defendu (Forbidden Fruit)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Hoegaarden Stoopkensstraat 46 Hoegaarden Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 (0)16 76 98 11 http://www.hoegaarden.com/ The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, […]

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).