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Codename: Ron Burgundy

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Funkwerks 1900 E. Lincoln Ave Fort Collins Colorado USA North America (970) 482-3865 www.funkwerks.com Does Codename: Ron Burgundy tie the room together? Give us your review below.

#11 Dark Strong Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.9% Brewed By Equinox Brewing Company 133 Remington St Fort Collins Colorado USA North America (970) 484-1368 www.equinoxbrewing.com Want to share your review of #11 Dark Strong Ale? Submit your review below.

Jean BelJean

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Renegade Brewing Company 925 W 9th Ave Denver Colorado USA North America (720) 401-4089 http://renegadebrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Jean BelJean in the below form.

A. Lotta Cougar

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bull & Bush Pub & Brewery 4700 Cherry Creek S Dr Denver Colorado USA North America (303) 759-0333 www.bullandbush.com Did you experience A. Lotta Cougar? Give us your review below.

Grand Cru

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Great Divide Brewing Company 2201 Arapahoe St Denver Colorado USA North America (303) 296-9460 http://greatdivide.com The dude abides. Does Grand Cru? Submit your review below.

Belgian Chocolate Cherry Imperial Stout (Upslope Collaboration)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Denver Beer Co. 1695 Platte St Denver Colorado USA North America (303) 433-2739 http://denverbeerco.com Thank you sir, will you have another Belgian Chocolate Cherry Imperial Stout (Upslope Collaboration)? Give us your review below.

Silent Night

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Rockyard Brewing 880 Castleton Rd Castle Rock Colorado USA North America (303) 814-9273 www.rockyard.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Silent Night in the below form.

The Beast Grand Cru

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 16.83% Brewed By Avery Brewing Company 5763 Arapahoe Ave Boulder Colorado USA North America (303) 440-4324 http://averybrewing.com Have an opinion about The Beast Grand Cru? Submit your review below.

Sacrilicious

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Avery Brewing Company 5763 Arapahoe Ave Boulder Colorado USA North America (303) 440-4324 http://averybrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Sacrilicious good? Let us know with your review below.

Collaboration Not Litigation Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.72% Brewed By Avery Brewing Company 5763 Arapahoe Ave Boulder Colorado USA North America (303) 440-4324 http://averybrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Collaboration Not Litigation Ale in the below form.

Petite Syrah Aged Strong Dark

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery 1535 Pearl St Boulder Colorado USA North America (303) 546-0886 www.mountainsunpub.com Does Petite Syrah Aged Strong Dark tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Upslope Christmas Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By Upslope Brewing Company 1501 Lee Hill Dr Boulder Colorado USA North America (303) 449-2911 http://upslopebrewing.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 day. Why […]

Hatsujozo 2010 Belgian Black Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Baird Brewing Company / Fishmarket Taproom 9-3 Tadehara-cho Numazu Ch?bu Region Japan Asia +81-55-952-6673 http://bairdbeer.com/en Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Hatsujozo 2010 Belgian Black Ale by filling out your review below.

Waltvleteren 12 Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Dry Dock Brewing Co. 15120 E Hampden Ave Aurora (CO) Colorado USA North America (303) 400-5606 www.drydockbrewing.com Did you experience Waltvleteren 12 Belgian Dark Strong Ale? Give us your review below.

Aora Tostada

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By AORA Cerveza SL Ant. carretera Nal. VI km 402 Cacabelos Castile and León Spain Europe +34 9875 49002 http://aoracerveza.com Have you tried Aora Tostada? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Midtfyns Rough Snuff (Fisherman’s Ale)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.3% Brewed By Midtfyns Bryghus Marsk Billesvej 24 Broby Central Denmark Region Denmark Europe +45 63 90 88 80 http://www.midtfyns-bryghus.dk/ Did you experience Midtfyns Rough Snuff (Fisherman’s Ale)? Give us your review below.

Raasted/Grassroots Coke En Stock

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.8% Brewed By Raasted & Randers Bryghus A/S Langelandsvej 4 D Randers Central Denmark Region Denmark Europe +45 86 40 48 96 http://randersbryghus.dk Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Raasted/Grassroots Coke En Stock below.

The Sinner Series – Lust

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.2% Brewed By Amager Bryghus Fuglebækvej 2 Kastrup Capital Region of Denmark Denmark Europe +45 32 50 62 00 http://amagerbryghus.dk 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 The […]

St. Noël

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By BrewPub København Vestergade 29 Copenhagen Capital Region of Denmark Denmark Europe +45 33 32 00 60 www.brewpub.dk/en Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love St. Noël? Submit your review below.

Santa’s Little Helper 2012

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Mikkeller Viktoriagade 8BC KLD. Copenhagen Capital Region of Denmark Denmark Europe +45 333 104 15 http://mikkeller.dk Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Santa’s Little Helper 2012 make you happy, let us know […]

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).