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Belgian Black

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Lighthouse Brewing Company Suite 2-836 Devonshire Rd Esquimalt British Columbia Canada North America (250) 383-6500 www.lighthousebrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Belgian Black make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

Thunder Canyon Diablo Grande

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Thunder Canyon Brewery 7401 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson Arizona USA North America (520) 797-2652 www.thundercanyonbrewery.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Thunder Canyon Diablo Grande below.

Gouden Carolus Easter Beer

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Brouwerij Het Anker Guido Gezellelaan 49 Mechelen Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 15 28 71 41 www.hetanker.be Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Gouden Carolus Easter Beer make you happy, let us […]

Gouden Carolus Noël / Christmas

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Brouwerij Het Anker Guido Gezellelaan 49 Mechelen Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 15 28 71 41 www.hetanker.be Thank you sir, will you have another Gouden Carolus Noël / Christmas? Give us your review below.

Barrel Aged Belgian Black

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Four Peaks Brewing Company 15745 N Hayden Rd D5-7 Scottsdale Arizona USA North America (480) 991-1795 www.fourpeaks.com Is Barrel Aged Belgian Black something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Serafijn Donker

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Microbrouwerij Achilles Keizershofdijk 2 bus 2 Itegem Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 (0)495 20 44 97 http://www.serafijn-bier.be Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Serafijn Donker below.

Serafijn Grand Cru

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Microbrouwerij Achilles Keizershofdijk 2 bus 2 Itegem Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 (0)495 20 44 97 http://www.serafijn-bier.be Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Serafijn Grand Cru? Let us know below.

Cuvée Van De Keizer Blauw (Blue)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Brouwerij Het Anker Guido Gezellelaan 49 Mechelen Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 15 28 71 41 www.hetanker.be Thank you sir, will you have another Cuvée Van De Keizer Blauw (Blue)? Give us your review below.

Gouden Carolus Classic

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brouwerij Het Anker Guido Gezellelaan 49 Mechelen Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 15 28 71 41 www.hetanker.be Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Gouden Carolus Classic? Submit your review below.

Embrasse Oak Aged Ardbeg

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij De Dochter van de Korenaar Pastoor de Katerstraat 24 Baarle-Hertog Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 14 699 800 http://www.dedochtervandekorenaar.be/ Have an opinion about Embrasse Oak Aged Ardbeg? Submit your review below.

Embrasse Peated Oak Aged

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij De Dochter van de Korenaar Pastoor de Katerstraat 24 Baarle-Hertog Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 14 699 800 http://www.dedochtervandekorenaar.be/ Have you tried Embrasse Peated Oak Aged? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Embrasse Special Edition

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Brouwerij De Dochter van de Korenaar Pastoor de Katerstraat 24 Baarle-Hertog Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 14 699 800 http://www.dedochtervandekorenaar.be/ Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Embrasse Special Edition by filling out your review below.

Courage

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brouwerij De Dochter van de Korenaar Pastoor de Katerstraat 24 Baarle-Hertog Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 14 699 800 http://www.dedochtervandekorenaar.be/ Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Courage by filling out your review below.

Embrasse

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Brouwerij De Dochter van de Korenaar Pastoor de Katerstraat 24 Baarle-Hertog Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 14 699 800 http://www.dedochtervandekorenaar.be/ Good people drink good beer. Is Embrasse good? Let us know with your review below.

Oak Aged Monk’s Mistress Dark Strong Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.5% Brewed By Midnight Sun Brewing Co. 8111 Dimond Hook Dr Anchorage Alaska USA North America (907) 344-1179 http://midnightsunbrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Oak Aged Monk’s Mistress Dark Strong Ale below.

Monk’s Mistress

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.5% Brewed By Midnight Sun Brewing Co. 8111 Dimond Hook Dr Anchorage Alaska USA North America (907) 344-1179 http://midnightsunbrewing.com Is Monk’s Mistress something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

ODB Belgian Barley Wine

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Sleeping Lady Brewing Company 717 West 3rd Ave Anchorage Alaska USA North America (907) 277-7727 http://www.alaskabeers.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of ODB Belgian Barley Wine in the below form.

Darth Delirium

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Broken Tooth Brewing 2021 Spar Ave Anchorage Alaska USA North America (907) 278-4999 http://brokentoothbrewing.com/ Would you like to share your opinion of Darth Delirium? Submit your review below.

Frost Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Almond ’22 Via Dietro le mura 36/38 Spoltore Abruzzo Italy Europe http://www.birraalmond.com/index-ing.php Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Frost Ale make you happy, let us know by submitting your review below.

Frankenhammer

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Yellowhammer Brewing 2406 Clinton Ave W Huntsville Alabama USA North America (256) 975-5950 http://yellowhammerbrewery.com Have an opinion about Frankenhammer? 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).