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La Torpille

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By BFM Brasserie Des Franches-Montagnes Ch. des Buissons 8 Saignelégier Canton of Jura Switzerland Europe +41 (0)32 951 26 26 http://www.brasseriebfm.ch/ Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is La Torpille? Let us know below.

Semper Ardens Abbey Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Carlsberg Danmark A/S Vesterfælledvej 6 Copenhagen Capital Region of Denmark Denmark Europe +45 3327 3327 http://www.carlsbergdanmark.dk Would you like to share your opinion of Semper Ardens Abbey Ale? Submit your review below.

Semper Ardens Christmas Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By Carlsberg Danmark A/S Vesterfælledvej 6 Copenhagen Capital Region of Denmark Denmark Europe +45 3327 3327 http://www.carlsbergdanmark.dk Are you a fan of Semper Ardens Christmas Ale? Enter your review of Semper Ardens Christmas Ale below.

La Mandragore

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By BFM Brasserie Des Franches-Montagnes Ch. des Buissons 8 Saignelégier Canton of Jura Switzerland Europe +41 (0)32 951 26 26 http://www.brasseriebfm.ch/ Want to share your review of La Mandragore? Submit your review below.

Karl Strauss Reef Break Red

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.1% Brewed By Karl Strauss Brewing Company California USA North America (760) 431-2739 www.karlstrauss.com Have an opinion about Karl Strauss Reef Break Red? Submit your review below.

Martial Law (With Cognac Soaked Oak Chips)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Iron Fist Brewing Company 1305 Hot Spring Way Vista California USA North America (760) 216-6500 http://ironfistbrewing.com Want to share your review of Martial Law (With Cognac Soaked Oak Chips)? Submit your review below.

Martial Law

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By Iron Fist Brewing Company 1305 Hot Spring Way Vista California USA North America (760) 216-6500 http://ironfistbrewing.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 […]

Evil On Brandy

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By FiftyFifty Brewing Co. 11197 Brockway Rd #1 Truckee California USA North America (530) 587-2337 www.fiftyfiftybrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Evil On Brandy? Submit your review below.

Anomaly

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Monkish Brewing Co. 20311 S Western Ave Torrance California USA North America (310) 295-2157 www.monkishbrewing.com Are you a fan of Anomaly? Enter your review of Anomaly below.

Dark Horse

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.4% Brewed By Black Market Brewing Co. 41740 Enterprise Cir N Temecula California USA North America (951) 296-5039 http://blackmarketbrew.com Want to share your review of Dark Horse? Submit your review below.

Betelgeuse

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Black Market Brewing Co. 41740 Enterprise Cir N Temecula California USA North America (951) 296-5039 http://blackmarketbrew.com Does Betelgeuse tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Salvation

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Russian River Brewing Company 725 4th St Santa Rosa California USA North America (707) 545-2337 http://russianriverbrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Salvation below.

Judgment Day Mayan Apocalypse

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Judgment Day Mayan Apocalypse by filling out your review below.

10 Commandments – Bourbon Barrel-Aged

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did 10 Commandments – Bourbon Barrel-Aged make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

10 Commandments

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of 10 Commandments below.

Monk’s Blood

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By 21st Amendment Brewery 563 2nd Street San Francisco California USA North America (415) 369-0900 http://21st-amendment.com Are you a fan of Monk’s Blood? Enter your review of Monk’s Blood below.

Drunken Monk Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By 21st Amendment Brewery 563 2nd Street San Francisco California USA North America (415) 369-0900 http://21st-amendment.com Would you like to share your opinion of Drunken Monk Ale? Submit your review below.

AleSmith Grand Cru Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By AleSmith Brewing Company 9368 Cabot Dr San Diego California USA North America (858) 549-9888 Http://alesmith.com Would you like to share your opinion of AleSmith Grand Cru Ale? Submit your review below.

The Widow

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.1% Brewed By Societe Brewing Co. 8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego California USA North America (858) 598-5409 http://societebrewing.com The dude abides. Does The Widow? Submit your review below.

Green Flash Grand Cru

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Green Flash Brewing Co. 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego California USA North America (858) 622-0085 www.greenflashbrew.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Green Flash Grand Cru 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).