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Kessel X-Mas

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brouwerij De Vlier Leuvensebaan 219 Holsbeek Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 (0)473 83 94 63 http://www.brouwerij-devlier.com Want to share your review of Kessel X-Mas? Submit your review below.

Charles Quint Rouge/Keizer Karel Robijn

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brouwerij Haacht NV Provinciesteenweg 28 Boortmeerbeek Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 (0) 16 60 15 01 http://www.haacht.com/en Want to share your review of Charles Quint Rouge/Keizer Karel Robijn? Submit your review below.

Charles Quint/Keizer Karel

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij Haacht NV Provinciesteenweg 28 Boortmeerbeek Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 (0) 16 60 15 01 http://www.haacht.com/en WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Charles Quint/Keizer Karel below.

Gordon Xmas

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Martin’s Finest Beer Selection rue du Cerf 191 Genval Flemish Barbant Belgium Europe +32 2 655 62 12 http://anthonymartin.be/en/our-beers/gordon-finest-beers/-2-/ 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 […]

Boxer Christmas

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij Roman Hauwaart 105 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 (0)55 45 54 01 http://www.roman.be/eng/brouwerij Is Boxer Christmas something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Ename Cuvee 974

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Brouwerij Roman Hauwaart 105 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 (0)55 45 54 01 http://www.roman.be/eng/brouwerij Is Ename Cuvee 974 something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Adriaen Brouwer Finest Dark

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brouwerij Roman Hauwaart 105 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 (0)55 45 54 01 http://www.roman.be/eng/brouwerij The dude abides. Does Adriaen Brouwer Finest Dark? Submit your review below.

t Smisje Kuvee Elektrik 979W

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij Smisje Driesleutelstraat 1 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 475 36 44 89 www.smisje.be Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on t Smisje Kuvee Elektrik 979W by filling out your review below.

Adriaen Brouwer Dark Gold Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brouwerij Roman Hauwaart 105 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 (0)55 45 54 01 http://www.roman.be/eng/brouwerij Thank you sir, will you have another Adriaen Brouwer Dark Gold Ale? Give us your review below.

t Smisje Calva Reserva

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Brouwerij Smisje Driesleutelstraat 1 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 475 36 44 89 www.smisje.be Good people drink good beer. Is t Smisje Calva Reserva good? Let us know with your review below.

t Smisje Grande Reserva

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Brouwerij Smisje Driesleutelstraat 1 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 475 36 44 89 www.smisje.be Have an opinion about t Smisje Grande Reserva? Submit your review below.

t Smisje Kerst

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Brouwerij Smisje Driesleutelstraat 1 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 475 36 44 89 www.smisje.be Have you tried t Smisje Kerst? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Drongens Plezierke

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Brouwerij Slaghmuylder Denderhoutembaan 2 Ninove East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 54 33 18 31 www.witkap.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. […]

Catherine The Great W/Sour Cherries

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Brouwerij Smisje Driesleutelstraat 1 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 475 36 44 89 www.smisje.be Thank you sir, will you have another Catherine The Great W/Sour Cherries? Give us your review below.

Guido

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brouwerij Smisje Driesleutelstraat 1 Oudenaarde East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 475 36 44 89 www.smisje.be Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Guido in the below form.

Delirium Nocturnum

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brouwerij Huyghe Geraardsbergsesteenweg 4/B Melle East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 252 15 01 www.delirium.be Did you experience Delirium Nocturnum? Give us your review below.

Delirium Noël

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Brouwerij Huyghe Geraardsbergsesteenweg 4/B Melle East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 252 15 01 www.delirium.be Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Delirium Noël in the below form.

Kerstmutske Christmas Nightcap

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.4% Brewed By Brouwerij Slaapmutske Oefenpleinstraat 15 Melle East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 231 93 86 www.slaapmutske.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. […]

Artevelde Grand Cru

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Brouwerij Huyghe Geraardsbergsesteenweg 4/B Melle East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 252 15 01 www.delirium.be Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Artevelde Grand Cru in the below form.

Black Stout

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij Huyghe Geraardsbergsesteenweg 4/B Melle East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 252 15 01 www.delirium.be Would you like to share your opinion of Black Stout? 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).