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Kerstbie

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brouwerij De Bie Vijvestraat 47 Wakken West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 (0)475 23 47 95 http://www.brijdebie.be/eng Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Kerstbie make you happy, let us know by submitting your […]

O.N.E. (Our Nastiest Effort) – Bourbon Barrel Aged

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By De Struise Brouwers Kasteelstraat 50 Oostvleteren West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 495 28 86 23 http://struise.noordhoek.com/eng Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is O.N.E. (Our Nastiest Effort) – Bourbon Barrel Aged? Let us know below.

Outblack

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By De Struise Brouwers Kasteelstraat 50 Oostvleteren West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 495 28 86 23 http://struise.noordhoek.com/eng Did you experience Outblack? Give us your review below.

Urthel Parlus Magnificum

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Urthel Krommekeerstraat 21b Ruiselede West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 51 688 999 http://www.urthel.com Is Urthel Parlus Magnificum something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Bolleville Calvados

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder Vaartstraat 4a Moen/Zwevegem West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 056 64119 http://www.alvinne.be 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 day. […]

De Eycken Balthazar

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder Vaartstraat 4a Moen/Zwevegem West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 056 64119 http://www.alvinne.be Is De Eycken Balthazar something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Earthnun

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By De Struise Brouwers Kasteelstraat 50 Oostvleteren West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 495 28 86 23 http://struise.noordhoek.com/eng Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Earthnun below.

Alvinne Eerwaarde Pater

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder Vaartstraat 4a Moen/Zwevegem West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 056 64119 http://www.alvinne.be Have an opinion about Alvinne Eerwaarde Pater? Submit your review below.

Balthazar

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder Vaartstraat 4a Moen/Zwevegem West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 056 64119 http://www.alvinne.be Have you tried Balthazar? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Balthazar Oak Aged

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder Vaartstraat 4a Moen/Zwevegem West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 056 64119 http://www.alvinne.be Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Balthazar Oak Aged by filling out your review below.

t Gaverhopke Extra

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Brouwerij ‘t Gaverhopke Steenbrugstraat 187 Harelbeke West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 0497 76 04 12 http://www.tgaverhopke.be/ Did you try this beer? Enter your review of t Gaverhopke Extra in the below form.

Petrus Winter #9

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij Bavik Rijksweg 33 Harelbeke West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 56 65 04 50 www.bavik.be Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Petrus Winter #9 make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

Keyte Dobbel Tripel

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.2% Brewed By Brouwerij Strubbe Markt(lch) 1 Ichtengem West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 51 58 81 16 www.brouwerij-strubbe.be WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Keyte Dobbel Tripel below.

Grof Geschut

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Bierbrouwerij De Halve Maan Walplein 26 Bruges West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 50 33 26 97 www.halvemaan.be Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Grof Geschut below.

Straffe Hendrik Bruin

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brouwerij Straffe Hendrik / De Halve Maan Walplein 26 Brugge West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 50 33 26 97 www.halvemaan.be Would you like to share your opinion of Straffe Hendrik Bruin? Submit your review below.

Het Kerstbier (Green Cap)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brouwerij ‘t Gaverhopke Steenbrugstraat 187 Harelbeke West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 0497 76 04 12 http://www.tgaverhopke.be/ Is Het Kerstbier (Green Cap) something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Tuatara X1 Belgian Black Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Tuatara Brewing Co. 7 Sheffield St Paraparaumu Wellington Region New Zealand Oceania +64 4 2933351 http://www.tuatarabrewing.co.nz Good people drink good beer. Is Tuatara X1 Belgian Black Ale good? Let us know with your review below.

Bad Monkey

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.21% Brewed By Yakima Craft Brewing Co. 2920 River Rd #6 Yakima Washington USA North America (509) 654-7357 www.yakimacraftbrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Bad Monkey by filling out your review below.

Belgian Dark Strong (Pinot Noir Barrel Aged)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.2% Brewed By Engine House No.9 611 N Pine St Tacoma Washington USA North America (253) 272-3435 http://ehouse9.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Belgian Dark Strong (Pinot Noir Barrel Aged) below.

Stratofortress

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.4% Brewed By Wingman Brewers 509 1/2 Puyallup Ave Tacoma Washington USA North America (253) 651-4832 http://wingmanbrewers.com Are you a fan of Stratofortress? Enter your review of Stratofortress 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).